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Baidu’s AI Ambitions Strain as Domestic Rivals Crowd the Market
8 hours ago
Baidu’s AI Ambitions Strain as Domestic Rivals Crowd the Market
Baidu moved first in China's AI race with Ernie Bot, but a fast-moving field of rivals is narrowing its lead across both consumer and enterprise markets.
Apple’s App Store Fee Fight Reaches Boiling Point in Europe
15 hours ago
Apple’s App Store Fee Fight Reaches Boiling Point in Europe
Apple's Core Technology Fee has drawn a formal non-compliance finding from the European Commission under the Digital Markets Act. A fine of up to 10% of global revenue is now possible.
Meta’s Threads Quietly Gains Ground as X Ad Revenue Slips
1 day ago
Meta’s Threads Quietly Gains Ground as X Ad Revenue Slips
X's ad revenue continues to slide while Meta's Threads builds advertiser trust through steady product growth and Meta's established brand safety infrastructure.
Samsung’s Chip Yield Problems Hand TSMC Another Advantage
2 days ago
Samsung’s Chip Yield Problems Hand TSMC Another Advantage
Samsung's chip yield problems on its 3nm node are accelerating customer consolidation around TSMC, deepening the Taiwanese foundry's lead in advanced chip manufacturing.
Nvidia’s Data Center Dominance Faces Its First Real Test
2 days ago
Nvidia’s Data Center Dominance Faces Its First Real Test
Nvidia's data center GPU dominance faces real pressure for the first time - from hyperscaler custom silicon, AMD competition, and export restrictions reshaping its biggest markets.
OpenAI’s For-Profit Push Rattles Nonprofit Backers and Rivals
3 days ago
OpenAI’s For-Profit Push Rattles Nonprofit Backers and Rivals
OpenAI is restructuring into a for-profit public benefit corporation, alarming nonprofit backers, rivals, and state regulators who question whether its safety mission survives the shift.
Amazon and Walmart Clash Over Same-Day Delivery Dominance
3 days ago
Amazon and Walmart Clash Over Same-Day Delivery Dominance
Amazon and Walmart are in a direct fight over same-day delivery dominance, each betting billions on competing logistics models and customer lock-in strategies.
PayPal Bets on Stablecoin Commerce as Crypto Spending Edges Mainstream
4 days ago
PayPal Bets on Stablecoin Commerce as Crypto Spending Edges Mainstream
PayPal is expanding PYUSD stablecoin use into merchant checkouts, targeting card network fees and faster settlement as crypto spending edges toward everyday commerce.
Adidas and Nike Brace for Tariff Fallout as Sneaker Prices Climb
4 days ago
Adidas and Nike Brace for Tariff Fallout as Sneaker Prices Climb
Adidas and Nike face steep tariff costs on Asian-made footwear, with price increases expected across mid-range sneakers as both brands scramble to adapt supply chains.
Spotify Pushes Into Audiobooks as Publishers Brace for Disruption
5 days ago
Spotify Pushes Into Audiobooks as Publishers Brace for Disruption
Spotify is bundling audiobooks into its Premium tier, compressing per-listen revenue and forcing publishers to rethink how audio rights are valued and distributed.