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Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple has accused OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets for new hardware. Two former Apple employees now working for OpenAI are named defendants. The lawsuit claims OpenAI encouraged employees to share confidential information. OpenAI stated it has no interest in other companies' trade secrets. This legal action marks a significant rift in their partnership.
Apple and Google join forces: Siri to get a major AI upgrade with Gemini integration
Apple is set to revolutionise Siri with the integration of Google’s Gemini AI model, marking one of the biggest collaborations in tech history. The move could transform the iPhone experience, making Siri smarter, more conversational, and context-aware. Here’s how Apple plans to use Google’s advanced AI to redefine digital assistance and why this partnership could reshape the AI race in 2025.
Is the iPhone 17 going to be 'inspired by' the Pixel 9? Google’s hilarious new ad throws shade at Apple
Google reignites its playful rivalry with Apple in a new Pixel ad that throws subtle shade at the rumored iPhone 17 design—suspected of mimicking Pixel 9’s signature camera bar. With AI-voiced phones and sharp humour, the skit calls out Apple’s history of “borrowing” features. Fans are loving the roast, fueling the fire in this tech giant showdown.
Google-parent Alphabet stock price crashes, market cap wiped of whopping $140 billion
Alphabet share price fell on Wednesday as an Apple executive claimed that Google search volume was losing traffic to AI alternatives such as ChatGPT or Perplexity.
Alphabet's share price plunges on traffic drop testimony
Shares in Google parent Alphabet plunged more than seven percent on Wednesday after an Apple executive told a federal court that the search engine's traffic fell on Apple products last month. Cue told the court this would have a significant impact on Apple's ability to invest in new products and services.
Elon Musk once called Apple co-founder Steve Jobs a jerk; dubs Apple as Tesla's graveyard; here's all he said about the iPhone maker and its founder
Elon Musk, the outspoken tech billionaire, has never shied away from expressing his thoughts about Apple and its late co-founder, Steve Jobs.

Google's antitrust case in the US: a timeline
Google, the internet giant, has an antitrust violation filed by the Justice Department of the United States that has been spanning for almost 4 years now, starting from October 20, 2020. Here is a timeline of the progress of the case throughout the years.

Microsoft singles out Google's competitive edge in generative AI
Alphabet unit Google enjoys a competitive edge in generative artificial intelligence due to its trove of data and AI-optimised chips, Microsoft has told EU antitrust regulators, underscoring the rivalry between the two tech giants.

Sundar Pichai returns to court to defend Google for second time in two weeks
In his latest court appearance in San Francisco, Pichai spent more than two hours defending the business practices of the Google Play Store, which distributes apps for the company's Android software that powers most of the world's smartphones.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testifies that Google's power in search is ubiquitous
Nadella was often direct and sometimes combative as he laid out how Microsoft could not overcome Google's use of multibillion-dollar deals to be the default search engine on smartphones and web browsers.

Reliance Jio vs Bharti Airtel: Corporate duels in the 21st century
This is the second time the two telecom czars are dueling. The first battle was fought in early 2000s. Mittal is now pacing up to match Ambani’s offensive.

Apple vs Google: ad blocking war or something more?
Since the arrival of iOS 9 and the decision to allow ad-blocking technology, different articles have suggested the move is an aggressive mobilisation.

Google chairman Eric Schmidt says Steve Jobs is my hero
Despite rivalries, especially over patents, Schmidt held deep admiration for Jobs. In 2008, Schmidt called him "the best CEO in the world today."

Nokia may launch new smartphones before Apple's new iPhone debut
Shares in Nokia gain 5.7 per cent on speculation that the Finnish mobile phone maker could launch new smartphones in early September.
Apple iPad now has over 100,000 applications
According to a report in MacStories, "In 453 days since the original iPad came out, the App Store has more than 100,000 iPad-exclusive apps available."

Apple shares drop 4%, worst first half since 2008
That has left shareholders hankering for new products to propel the stock, even though profit has risen more than 75% in the past two reported quarters.
Apple may replace Google with Bing on iPhone: Report
Apple is in talks with Microsoft to make Bing the default search engine on the iPhone instead of Google, BusinessWeek magazine reported on Wednesday.
Google, Apple spar in high-tech heavyweight battle
The growing use of high-powered phones for Web surfing has become a flash point in the battle between Google and Apple. HP unveils its first-ever touch-enabled netbook
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