Consumer Tech News (Apr 21-Apr 25): Microsoft's Copilot Gets a Sleek New Look, Apple Under Fire For 'Influence-Peddling' In US-China Trade & More - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), BYD (OTC:BYDDY)

Consumer Tech News (Apr 21-Apr 25): Microsoft’s Copilot Gets a Sleek New Look, Apple Under Fire For ‘Influence-Peddling’ In US-China Trade & More – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), BYD (OTC:BYDDY)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) requested answers from Apple Inc. AAPL CEO Tim Cook, citing a pattern of “influence-peddling” between the iPhone-maker and the Donald Trump administration over the trade negotiations with China. Amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, tech bull Dan Ives thinks the time is “ticking” for trade deals as Wall Street reels from the aftermath of a tug-of-war between the world’s…

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Consumer Tech News (Mar 31-Apr 4): China Plans Retaliation Against Trump's Tariffs Change, Meta To Release $1,000 Version Of Its Smart Glasses & More - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Ford Motor (NYSE:F)

Consumer Tech News (Mar 31-Apr 4): China Plans Retaliation Against Trump’s Tariffs Change, Meta To Release $1,000 Version Of Its Smart Glasses & More – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Ford Motor (NYSE:F)

The White House is set to hold a meeting with key officials to discuss the future of TikTok, as the app faces an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or face a potential U.S. ban. China announced a series of retaliatory measures on Friday in response to President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating the…

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Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Praises China As A Pioneer In Solar, Batteries, And AI: Warns Tensions Are Stifling Global Innovation - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD)

Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Praises China As A Pioneer In Solar, Batteries, And AI: Warns Tensions Are Stifling Global Innovation – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD)

Last week, Microsoft Corp. MSFT co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates lamented the growing divide between the U.S. and China, saying it’s blocking access to critical climate and technology innovations. What Happened: In a wide-ranging interview during an Express Adda event, Gates praised China’s leadership in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and battery technology, while expressing concern…

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Warren Buffett Rakes In $607 Million While Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, And Other Top Moneybags Bleed $67 Billion In A Day Amid Market Wipeout - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Warren Buffett Rakes In $607 Million While Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, And Other Top Moneybags Bleed $67 Billion In A Day Amid Market Wipeout – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

The world’s top tech billionaires saw their fortunes plummet on Monday as markets tumbled, with the Magnificent Seven tech giants shedding approximately $780 billion in market capitalization during a single trading session. What Happened: According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Tesla Inc. TSLA CEO Elon Musk led the losses, with his net worth dropping from…

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TikTok Invests $8.8 Billion in Thailand Data Centers, Bypassing US-China Tech Tensions - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

TikTok Invests $8.8 Billion in Thailand Data Centers, Bypassing US-China Tech Tensions – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

ByteDance’s TikTok committed $8.8 billion in data centers in Thailand over five years, Reuters cited VP Helena Lersch on Friday. Prior reports indicated Nvidia Corp NVDA eying investments in Thailand after Alphabet Inc GOOG GOOGL Google and Microsoft Corp’s MSFT move as Southeast Asia becomes a hub for artificial intelligence data centers and component manufacturing. Thailand has attracted…

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Jeff Bezos-Backed Anthropic Fights US Move To Block Google’s Search Proposal - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Jeff Bezos-Backed Anthropic Fights US Move To Block Google’s Search Proposal – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Jeff Bezos-Backed Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) developer, has filed a plea with a federal court to dismiss a U.S. government proposal that would prevent Alphabet Inc.‘s GOOGL GOOG Google from investing in AI startups. The proposal is intended to address Google’s alleged monopolization of the online search market. What Happened: Anthropic, in a court filing on Friday,…

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Consumer Tech News (Jan 27-Jan 31): China's DeepSeek Launch Gets Mixed Reaction From Experts, Tech Biggies Reported Earnings & More - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Consumer Tech News (Jan 27-Jan 31): China’s DeepSeek Launch Gets Mixed Reaction From Experts, Tech Biggies Reported Earnings & More – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

The White House said the National Security Council is reviewing the implications of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm. The review comes amid fears of intellectual property theft, a concern raised by David Sacks, the White House’s AI and crypto czar. Meta Platforms Inc. META CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly considering purchasing a property in Washington DC as part of his strategy…

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Why VOO Investors Should Keep Calm Despite AI Stock Turbulence - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (ARCA:VOO)

Why VOO Investors Should Keep Calm Despite AI Stock Turbulence – Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (ARCA:VOO)

The AI-driven market surge has hit troubled times and JPMorgan analyst Jason Hunter is telling investors to be cautious. Recent bear gaps in AI stocks have cracked short-term trend support, leaving tech darlings like Nvidia Corp (NVDA), Broadcom Inc (AVGO) and Marvell Technology Inc (MRVL) looking vulnerable. But before VOO investors start sweating, there’s a…

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Bill Gates Could Go Bankrupt If Tesla Stock Surges 200% To Become The Top Company, Says Elon Musk - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Bill Gates Could Go Bankrupt If Tesla Stock Surges 200% To Become The Top Company, Says Elon Musk – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Tesla Inc. TSLA CEO Elon Musk quipped on X that Microsoft Corp. MSFT co-founder Bill Gates could face bankruptcy if Tesla becomes “the world’s most valuable company by far,” escalating their long-running dispute over Gates’ short position in the electric vehicle maker. What Happened: The statement comes as Tesla’s market capitalization stands at $1.251 trillion,…

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Bill Gates Once Called Cryptos, NFTs A Sham: Here's How Much A $1000 Investment In Bitcoin Then Would Be Worth Today - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Bill Gates Once Called Cryptos, NFTs A Sham: Here’s How Much A $1000 Investment In Bitcoin Then Would Be Worth Today – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates has maintained a grim view on cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin BTC/USD, and some of his remarks over the years have been unsparing, to say the least. What happened: The former Microsoft boss delivered a scathing criticism of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, back in June 2022. At a climate conference,…

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