Apple has asked the court overseeing its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, io Products and several former employees to grant its own experts access to forensic disk images already gathered in the case, and to compel OpenAI to hand over documents tied to its hardware R&D efforts. The move follows Apple's claim that a forensic check of a MacBook used by former employee Chang Liu after he joined OpenAI revealed he ran a simulation using a confidential Apple circuit schematic, and that a related Mac mini may hold further evidence.
A consumer tech guide outlines strategies for navigating Amazon's flooded marketplace, where searches for common items like power banks return tens of thousands of results from both trusted brands and unknown sellers. The guide flags fake reviews, counterfeit goods, and duplicate listings using identical photos as common pitfalls, especially with third-party sellers. It recommends buying directly from Amazon when possible, since Amazon manages its own inventory more closely than that of outside sellers.
A newly launched web simulator invites users to try their hand at designing a hypothetical next-generation iPhone, offering a playful interface for experimenting with device concepts. The tool is aimed at Apple fans who want to sketch out features and aesthetics without any real engineering constraints.
IEEE Computer Society highlights that most AI products rely on large language models for reasoning and generation, but these models depend heavily on retrieving relevant background information before producing answers. When that retrieved data is outdated, weak, or irrelevant, the resulting output suffers regardless of the model's sophistication.
Apple is selling refurbished Apple TV 4K units at reduced prices amid broader hardware price increases in 2026. The 64GB third-generation model now costs $169, a $30 cut from its regular price, while the 128GB version with an Ethernet port is down to $209, a $40 savings. Both refurbished units carry the same one-year warranty as new devices.
So Delicious Dairy Free has issued a second nationwide recall of its Salted Caramel Cluster frozen dessert due to concerns that small stones and other hard objects may be present in the product. This follows a prior recall of the same flavor back in December, marking a repeat issue with this specific item.
Apple has classified the 2019 21.5-inch iMac with Retina 4K display as vintage worldwide, following last month's addition of three MacBook models to the same list. The designation applies to products discontinued for more than five but less than seven years.
Apple will hold its annual iPhone launch event on Wednesday, September 9, where the company is expected to introduce a foldable iPhone with a passport-style fold—only the third major design overhaul in the device's nearly two-decade history. Alongside the new phone, Apple is also expected to reveal updated wearables and home products.
Adobe has named Anil Chakravarthy, who has run its digital experience business for six years, as its next chief executive. Chakravarthy has overseen much of Adobe's recent work building AI-powered products for enterprise customers.
The FTC and attorneys general from 22 states filed suit against Amazon, alleging the company secretly altered its ad-auction pricing after bids closed, extracting over $20 billion in extra charges from roughly 1.2 million advertisers since 2018. The complaint centers on a 'soft reserve' mechanism that reportedly raised final prices on Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display placements beyond the standard second-price model, with heavier markups during peak shopping periods like the holidays. Amazon has rejected the allegations, saying the government misunderstands how advertisers set bidding strategy.
The FTC and attorneys general from 22 states filed suit against Amazon, alleging the company has secretly overridden its own advertising auction results since 2019 to charge higher prices than advertisers actually won. The complaint says internal documents show Amazon applied hidden surcharges to Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display ads, extracting more than $20 billion from roughly 1.2 million advertisers.
Entrepreneur magazine, working with Statista, is collecting recommendations from founders, startup employees, investors and service providers about their favorite business tools and services across finance, legal, HR, marketing, product and tech support. The findings will be compiled into a ranking of the most valued startup resources, to be published in an upcoming issue of Entrepreneur magazine.
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