Opinion | Consumers will decide the course of the US-China tech rivalry

Opinion | Consumers will decide the course of the US-China tech rivalry

Regardless of how trade talks go, the US-China tech rivalry isn’t going away. From each side’s perspective, maintaining a lead in futuristic technologies matters significantly for economic growth and national power. Now, we’re entering round two. The first round was mostly defined by US export controls aimed at slowing China’s development of advanced technologies. These…

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Improving 5G smartphone performance with 6Rx and AI

Improving 5G smartphone performance with 6Rx and AI

In wireless communications, multiple antennas typically results in improved performance Fitting more antennas within the constraints of a smartphone and managing them is a major challenge A new feature called 6Rx will allow up to six antennas per phone In wireless communications, the use of multiple antennas typically results in improved performance. However, fitting more…

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Hegseth asked to defend Pentagon’s ‘uniquely troubling’ deal with Musk-owned xAI

Hegseth asked to defend Pentagon’s ‘uniquely troubling’ deal with Musk-owned xAI

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) raised serious national security concerns this week about the Pentagon’s plans to integrate the controversial “Grok” chatbot into U.S. military operations via a recent high-dollar deal with tech billionaire Elon Musk’s company, xAI. “As Secretary of Defense, you are responsible for protecting highly sensitive and classified information, procuring the best tools…

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China’s military technology parade underscores need for more U.S. deterrents, experts say

China’s military technology parade underscores need for more U.S. deterrents, experts say

The Trump administration should expand the United States’ weapons arsenal, international partnerships and signaling to counter China’s rising influence globally and deter the People’s Liberation Army as its 2027 deadline for being ready to invade Taiwan approaches, U.S. analysts and a lawmaker said this week. Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted one of his nation’s largest-ever…

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Dueling Strategies for Global AI Leadership? What the U.S. and China Action Plans Reveal

Dueling Strategies for Global AI Leadership? What the U.S. and China Action Plans Reveal

In July, the Trump administration announced its highly-anticipated AI Action Plan, which sets out a guide for achieving U.S. AI dominance by propelling innovation and adoption, easing regulation, and promoting the country’s tech stack abroad. Just three days later, China released its own vision, the Action Plan on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence. In stark…

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Selling AI Chips Won't Keep China Hooked on U.S. Technology

Selling AI Chips Won’t Keep China Hooked on U.S. Technology

In August, the Trump administration reversed course on Nvidia’s H20 AI chips, lifting previous restrictions under a 15 percent revenue-share condition, and is now considering allowing exports of a slightly downgraded version of Nvidia’s Blackwell — America’s most advanced AI chip. Proponents argue it will keep Chinese developers “addicted to the American technology stack” because…

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Microsoft Strips OneDrive Features from Microsoft 365 Copilot App, Forcing Users to Separate Apps

Microsoft is removing core file management tools from its Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone and iPad. An official roadmap update confirms the change, which will redirect users to the separate OneDrive app for most file tasks. This includes browsing folders, setting permissions, and downloading files. The update is planned for mid-October and follows a…

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The Most Popular Apps According to AI

The Most Popular Apps According to AI

By Richard D. Harroch and Dominique A. Harroch Apps have become an integral part of our lives, simplifying daily tasks and enhancing how we interact with technology. They address various needs, including communication, social networking, productivity, and entertainment. Whether on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, these tools provide convenient solutions for staying organized and connected….

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How Similar are the U.S. and Chinese Playbooks?

How Similar are the U.S. and Chinese Playbooks?

In July, both the United States and China put forward their national visions for AI development and governance through their own AI Action Plans. Washington’s plan leans into the rhetoric of AI dominance and transactional dealmaking to advance U.S. national interests. In stark contrast, Beijing has pitched the world on a vision of AI governance…

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