On Monday, Swiss privacy software firm Proton sued Apple in U.S. federal court, alleging the tech giant illegally monopolizes iPhone app distribution and imposes excessive developer commissions. Proton, known for its secure Proton Mail service, filed the proposed class-action lawsuit in Oakland, California, representing app developers.

The shortest war in history lasted just 38 minutes. The Anglo-Zanzibar War ended faster than most meetings.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended higher on Wednesday, driven by tech stock gains and a new U.S.-Vietnam trade deal. The Nasdaq saw strong performance, fueled by advances in Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla.

In the spring of 2007, while Wall Street was happily oblivious to impending doom, a quiet event on the Toronto Stock Exchange occurred unnoticed by American investors.

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European Commission Fines Apple and Meta for Violating the Digital Markets Act

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Patrick McGee’s Apple in China so much that I felt compelled to write a synopsis. The book serves as a fantastic litmus test for various macroeconomic topics, including geopolitical trade wars, manufacturing and technology, national security, and their implications for the future.

Apple faces a substantial economic challenge following the announcement of the new Vietnam trade deal by President Donald Trump. A critical clause of this agreement enforces a direct 20% tariff on several key Apple products manufactured in Vietnam, including AirPods, iPads, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch. Compared to the sub-4% rates of the past…

This week we’re thrilled to back Paolo and the team at Exceptional Ventures in their mission to not just add years to life—but make them joyous. Longevity has too often been the playground of hype artists and blood-boy influencers. Exceptional is the antidote: evidence-led, mission-driven, globally ambitious.

My guest for this episode is Bob Baxley, design advisor, mentor, author, and speaker. He is one of the most familiar design leaders in Silicon Valley, having worked on products you probably use every…

It mid-point in this frenzied and inconclusive AI year. And it feels like a few minutes to closing time. With the people at the bar are fast surveying their options. Recalibrating their filters and choices.

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A recap of the week

In a recent Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) budget hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wanted every American to be wearing a device equipped with health sensors within the next four years.

Perplexity may not create foundational AI models, but it's been punching above its weight for most of its existence, quickly becoming the go-to AI search engine for many. With success comes attention, and now it may be at a crossroads, with many speculating that an exit via a Big Tech acquisition might be its best option. The media is playing a role her…

Digital privacy advocates are raising an alarm. Chinese-owned VPN apps are still listed in Apple’s and Google’s US app stores. These apps promise anonymity and protection, but they're quietly funneli…

Get ready to pay by the pixel, marketers. Ads on X will cost more based on their size, a move that owner Elon Musk hopes will disincentivize “giant ads that impair the user experience.”

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