‘Apple is getting this wrong,’ says OpenAI — startup blasts iPhone maker over lawsuit alleging it stole confidential information through ex-Apple employees

OpenAI denies Apple’s allegations in a blog post. The company claims that it doesn’t have and even doesn’t want its rivals trade secrets.

China cracks down on copycat chip designs with new regulations and penalties — new guidelines enforce originality and independent development
China cracks down on copycat chip designs with new regulations and penalties — new guidelines enforce originality and independent development

China tightens legal protections for domestically developed chip layout designs by raising originality requirements and strengthening infringement penalties.

AI companies are now racing to the bottom — crashing token prices and competitive models push companies to cut costs

All major AI developers are cutting prices to compete with impressive new releases from China. But as they shave margins to remain competitive, the profits they’ll need to fulfil investment confidence may end up further out of reach.

Drone flyover reveals rapid progress at Elon Musk’s new ATCF chip fab — Texas site prepares for all-in-one logic, memory, and packaging facility
Drone flyover reveals rapid progress at Elon Musk’s new ATCF chip fab — Texas site prepares for all-in-one logic, memory, and packaging facility

July drone flyovers of Elon Musk’s Advanced Technology Chip Fab in Texas appear to confirm progress has ‘hit another gear.’

Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) foundry roadmaps — breaking down TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and GlobalFoundries’ approach to next-generation scale-up connectivity
Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) foundry roadmaps — breaking down TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and GlobalFoundries’ approach to next-generation scale-up connectivity

As AI systems outgrow copper interconnects, TSMC, Intel, Samsung Foundry, and GlobalFoundries are pursuing four distinctly different co-packaged optics strategies to bring optical connectivity closer to compute.

Errant SpaceX rocket stage set to smash into the moon at 5,400 mph, seven times the speed of sound — NASA and South Korean orbiters prepare to track 3-ton TNT impact

A used SpaceX rocket segment used to deliver to lunar probes in 2025 is set to crash on the surface of the moon in the near future. This event will be monitored by two satellites as scientists and researchers study the effects of an impact on the surface of the moon in preparation for future developments.

Iran suspected of conducting cyberattacks on US water suppliers in 45 municipalities — small towns mostly targeted, with utilities switching to manual control

Several US towns said that their water utilities have suffered from cyberattacks, which are suspected to have originated from Iran. While systems remain running, several have resorted to manual control to protect the water supply.

SpaceXAI says it will remove all 69 of its unpermitted turbine power generators, but expects process to take a year — trailer-mounted generators to be replaced by 1.2GW power plant

These turbines have been the center of a lawsuit involving permits and pollution. While this is good news for the community, it will still take quite some time before they’re fully removed from the premises.

Gem Mint signed 1983 Steve Jobs business card opens at $70,000 — second signed card from that era after $180,000 record sale
Gem Mint signed 1983 Steve Jobs business card opens at $70,000 — second signed card from that era after $180,000 record sale

This rare business card is currently on RR Auction, with a previous example going for $180,000 just a couple of years ago. It’s graded Gem Mint 10, meaning it’s as perfect as it can get.