Apple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump
Apple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump At a White House press conference to discuss Apple’s new US manufacturing plans, CEO Tim Cook presented a gift to President Donald Trump: a “unique” piece of glass from iPhone glass manufacturer Corning that’s set in a 24-karat gold base. The piece of glass […]
The enforcer that could break up Apple and Google is facing upheaval
The enforcer that could break up Apple and Google is facing upheaval The sudden firing of two high-ranking antitrust officials this week is signaling upheaval at an agency responsible for arguing some of the biggest tech monopoly cases in decades. Two top deputies to Department of Justice Antitrust Division chief Gail Slater were fired earlier […]
Apple says Trump’s tariffs are adding another $1 billion to its costs
Apple says Trump's tariffs are adding another $1 billion to its costs Apple says Trump’s tariffs are adding another $1 billion to its costs Apple is spending a lot on President Donald Trump’s tariffs. During an earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the duties could add $1.1 billion to its costs during […]
The controversial legal tactic The Trump Organization is using to take down fake merch
The controversial legal tactic The Trump Organization is using to take down fake merch Unauthorized merch promoting Donald Trump – from hats and mugs to signs and T-shirts – is everywhere online. Go to a Trump rally or other MAGA political event and you’re bound to find people hawking their DIY Trump wares. The Trump […]
No, Instagram didn’t suspend Zohran Mamdani’s account for being ‘too socialist’
No, Instagram didn't suspend Zohran Mamdani's account for being 'too socialist' No, Instagram didn’t suspend Zohran Mamdani’s account for being ‘too socialist’ In a story published earlier this week, a site called “NYC Journals” claimed to have a bombshell: that Instagram had suspended the account of New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for being “too […]
Trump wanted to break up Nvidia — but then its CEO won him over
Trump wanted to break up Nvidia — but then its CEO won him over Not long ago, President Donald Trump hadn’t even heard of Nvidia, the most valuable tech company in the world. But once he found out about the AI chip giant, he says, he wanted to break it up. “Before I learned the […]
This ‘violently racist’ hacker claims to be the source of the New York Times’ Mamdani scoop
This 'violently racist' hacker claims to be the source of the New York Times' Mamdani scoop This ‘violently racist’ hacker claims to be the source of the New York Times’ Mamdani scoop The ultimate source for The New York Times’ story about Zohran Mamdani’s college application is an open secret. It’s an anime-loving neo-Nazi whose […]
Meta snubs the EU’s voluntary AI guidelines
Meta snubs the EU's voluntary AI guidelines Meta snubs the EU’s voluntary AI guidelines Meta says it won’t sign the European Union’s artificial intelligence code of practice agreement, warning that “Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI.” The code published by the EU on July 10th is a voluntary set of guidelines to […]
Trump signs first major crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, into law
Trump signs first major crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, into law In a landmark victory for the crypto industry, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, establishing a regulatory framework for a type of digital currency known as stablecoins. The GENIUS Act creates rules for entities that issue stablecoins, whose value is tied […]
The crypto industry got what it paid for
The crypto industry got what it paid for The crypto industry is beginning to see a return on one of its most prescient investments: Donald Trump. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed three bills that industry supporters believe will bring more legitimacy and predictability to the digital currency space – and that critics warn […]