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Apple is nearing Nvidia in market value as it aims to become the largest U.S. company again. Nvidia's valuation has dropped to 2013 levels while Apple's shares are rising.

A user reports receiving frequent scam voicemails claiming loan approvals, which their wife has been getting for over a month. The calls, often about debt consolidation or unsecured loans ranging from $26K to $70K, are blocked and reported, but the user seeks ways to stop them. The voicemails only appear on the wife's phone, linked to the user's Apple account.

AI investors are shifting focus to memory chips as a new chokepoint in the AI industry, with Apple raising prices on devices due to scarcity. SK Hynix's upcoming $28 billion US IPO and mixed stock performance of Micron and Samsung highlight market dynamics, while Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson suggests momentum may be peaking.

World markets showed mixed results with Korean shares slumping despite an AI-driven rebound in U.S. markets. South Korea's Kospi fell 4.9% as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares declined, while AI stocks on Wall Street rose. SK Hynix plans a $28 billion U.S. IPO as concerns over AI stock valuations persist.

Broadcom and Apple have extended their custom silicon partnership until 2031, with Broadcom supplying components like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and charging chips. The collaboration, ongoing since the late 2000s, includes developing custom ASICs for multiple Apple product generations.

Asian markets declined, with South Korea's Kospi dropping 7.6% despite a rebound in AI stocks that pushed the S&P 500 near a record. Samsung and SK Hynix stocks fell despite strong earnings, reflecting concerns over AI sector volatility and investment sustainability.

Asian markets retreated, with South Korea's Kospi dropping 7.6% despite AI stocks rebounding on Wall Street, which pushed the S&P 500 near a record. Samsung and SK Hynix shares fell despite strong earnings, raising concerns about AI sector overvaluation. SK Hynix plans a $28 billion U.S. IPO, and AI-related companies like Broadcom and TeraWulf saw mixed performance.

The US stock market rose as chip stocks led a Big Tech rally driven by renewed AI sector momentum. Broadcom extended its semiconductor supply deal with Apple until 2031, while investors anticipate Samsung's earnings and SK Hynix's potential $28 billion US listing.

A rebound in AI stocks lifted the S&P 500 within 1% of its record, with the Nasdaq composite rising 1.1% and the Dow reaching a record high. Broadcom and TeraWulf saw significant gains, while SK Hynix and SpaceX faced volatility despite large fundraising plans.

Broadcom and Apple have extended their chips partnership to 2031. The collaboration involves Apple Inc and is documented in a Bloomberg report with a photograph by Craig Warga.

Apple has shelved a product described as 'most innovative product in years' amid concerns it could spy on users.

A user received a text message warning that their Apple ID was used to sign in to iCloud on a MacBook Pro 16" and incurred a $630 USD Apple Pay pre-authorization charge. The message advised checking account security if the activity was unrecognized.

Broadcom extended its chip supply agreement with Apple through 2031, maintaining Apple as a major customer. American families are starting back-to-school shopping earlier due to rising costs, with retailers offering extended promotions. An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is spreading, prompting increased international support.

A Shenzhen-based startup founded by a former Apple Watch engineer is developing a $1 billion smart glasses product to compete with Meta. The company aims to challenge Meta's position in the fast-growing smart glasses market.

The article commemorates Chief Justice John Marshall's death in 1835 and highlights upcoming Supreme Court cases on gun regulations, LGBT rights, voting restrictions, and tech-related issues. It also notes a bipartisan coalition challenging tech age verification laws and conservative efforts to expand trans athlete bans following a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Apple's rumored folding iPhone 'Ultra' may face initial shortages upon launch, making it difficult for many interested buyers to obtain the device at first.

The article highlights multiple security threats, including malware spread through verified ads on Mac systems, the ConsentFix malware stealing Microsoft accounts, and vulnerabilities in Apple's Hide My Email feature. It also covers fake Google and Cloudflare verification pages distributing malware, a critical WinRAR flaw, a deceptive Perplexity Chrome extension, and security updates from Apple for iOS, MacOS, and Safari.

Stephen Huang, 55, founded Tranxform, a Taiwan-based AI chip startup, after working on chips at Apple, Amazon, and MediaTek. The company aims to develop power-efficient processors for AI models outside data centers, leveraging Huang's decades of experience in semiconductor design.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., an Nvidia server assembly partner, reported a 40% quarterly sales increase driven by strong AI demand. The company anticipates continued AI rack shipments and projected growth in 2026, while major tech firms like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft plan $725 billion in AI spending this year.

John Ternus, Apple’s incoming CEO, has a minimal LinkedIn presence, contrasting with the trend of CEOs using social media. He succeeds Tim Cook, who will remain executive chairman and maintain his X account.

Apple is rolling out a new Siri AI update to select iPhone models this fall, leaving other devices without the upgrade. The update enhances the intelligence of compatible Apple devices.

A user received an automated call from Bank of America claiming an unauthorized Apple transaction, but suspects it is a scam due to no active BofA account. The user questions if scammers are targeting Apple Pay linked to old accounts or using general phishing tactics.

Apple developed a feature for people with cognitive disabilities that can be repurposed as an effective kids' phone setup. The article highlights this feature as an overlooked solution for creating a simplified, focused iPhone experience for children.

Apple's Hide My Email service has failed to protect users' email addresses. The article also highlights the extradition of an alleged Scattered Spider hacking group member, widespread errors in license plate readers, and Indian officials' concerns over WhatsApp's new username feature.

India is investigating a Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secrets. Tata has hired a global consultant to conduct a forensic audit after documents from Tesla, Qualcomm, and TSMC were also posted on the dark web.

YouTube cofounders Chad Hurley and Steven Chen received $345 million and $326 million respectively in 2006 when Google acquired the platform for $1.65 billion. Today, YouTube's estimated value is $550 billion, a 333x increase, meaning Hurley and Chen could have earned over $100 billion each if they had retained their shares.

Dell is launching a $699 laptop to compete with Apple's MacBook Neo. The XPS 13 undercuts the MacBook Neo on some specs but costs $100 more at its base price for most buyers.

Jon Prosser denied participating in a conspiracy to harm Apple in response to a lawsuit, but admitted to recording a FaceTime call with unreleased iOS software and sharing YouTube revenue with the person who provided the information. He blamed the other defendant for the alleged trade secret disclosures.

The article discusses six 20th-century thinkers—Jane Jacobs, E.F. Schumacher, Wendell Berry, Buckminster Fuller, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.—who warned about systemic failures when decision-makers become disconnected from those affected. It highlights current issues like corporate consolidation, housing unaffordability, poverty, and infrastructure challenges as evidence of this 'catastrophe.'

India is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics that exposed sensitive documents related to Apple’s unreleased iPhone 18 Pro, including component lists and supplier details. The leaked files, obtained by a ransomware group, were posted on the dark web, with additional documents from Tesla, Qualcomm, and TSMC also compromised.

A rotation into value stocks followed a soft US jobs report, lifting Brazil and South Korea as healthcare, utilities, and staples sectors rallied. The Dow closed at a record 52,900, while chips fell for a third day (SMH −4.54%) as growth stocks underperformed.

The article titled 'CarPlay Is Additive' discusses Apple's CarPlay system, with links to the original post and Hacker News comments. It has 22 points and 18 comments on Hacker News.

The individual recovered most of their money (~$1,000) from a Cash App scam but remains out $295 from Apple gift card payments. Apple refused to assist with the loss after their account was hacked. The person acknowledges their luck in recovering most funds and emphasizes the difficulty others face in scam recovery.

Apple has significantly increased prices on most of its products, including the MacBook Pro, due to quadrupled RAM costs driven by the AI boom. The price hikes affect all Mac and iPad models, with RAM shortages impacting industries beyond consumer electronics.

A researcher discovered a vulnerability in Apple’s Hide My Email feature that could expose users’ real email addresses, undermining the feature’s privacy purpose. Apple has not fixed the issue over a year after being notified and plans to reduce the feature’s utility by moving addresses to a new domain.

President Trump's investment portfolio traded media stocks like Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery in 2025 despite his public silence on them this year. His portfolio included Apple, Nvidia, Boeing, Meta, Disney, and others, with Comcast being the second-most traded. Regulatory scrutiny of Comcast's spinoff and past criticisms of its leadership by Trump are highlighted.

Consumer Reports advises parents and guardians to use parental controls to prevent unauthorized in-game purchases by children, citing a case where a grandmother's grandson spent $2,000 on Roblox. The article highlights that platforms like Roblox, Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer customizable parental control settings to manage spending and online activity.

The European Court of Justice dismissed Google's appeal against a $4.5 billion antitrust fine for abusing its dominance in the Android operating system, confirming the penalty. This fine is part of over $8 billion in penalties imposed by the European Commission on Google between 2017 and 2019.

The European Court of Justice dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro ($4.5 billion) antitrust fine for abusing its dominant position in the Android mobile operating system. The ruling confirms the European Commission's 2018 penalty and aligns with broader EU efforts to regulate tech giants, including Amazon, Apple, and Facebook.

Tech stocks declined ahead of the US payrolls report. Apple and OpenAI submitted bids to the government.