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Apple Sues YouTuber Over Alleged iOS 26 Leaks: Claims Coordinated Scheme to Profit from Stolen SecretsApple Sues YouTuber Over Alleged iOS 26 Leaks: Claims Coordinated Scheme to Profit from Stolen Secrets

Apple Sues YouTuber Over Alleged iOS 26 Leaks: Claims Coordinated Scheme to Profit from Stolen Secrets

San Francisco, July 21, 2025 — Apple Inc. has filed a high-stakes trade secret lawsuit in the Northern District of California against prominent tech YouTuber Jon Prosser and his associate Michael Ramacciotti, accusing the pair of accessing Apple employees' internal developer iPhones to leak confidential details about the unreleased iOS 26 operating system.
Garbage Disposal Practices in Different CountriesGarbage Disposal Practices in Different Countries

Garbage Disposal Practices in Different Countries

Garbage is the solid waste generated in human daily life and production. Due to its large quantity, complex and diverse composition, and characteristics of being polluting, resourceful, and social, it requires harmless, resourceful, reduced, and socialized treatment. If not properly handled, it will pollute the environment, affect environmental hygiene, waste resources, undermine production and living safety, and disrupt social harmony.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7/Flip 7 Now Available for Pre-order: Sleeker Design Wins Praise, but Sky-High Repair Costs Raise ConcernsSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7/Flip 7 Now Available for Pre-order: Sleeker Design Wins Praise, but Sky-High Repair Costs Raise Concerns

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7/Flip 7 Now Available for Pre-order: Sleeker Design Wins Praise, but Sky-High Repair Costs Raise Concerns

Samsung Electronics has officially launched its new foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, with pre-orders now fully open. The most notable upgrade in this iteration is the significantly slimmer body, which offers improved portability and has won widespread praise from early reviewers. However, this engineering breakthrough has also pushed up product costs and repair risks.
Canada's Occupational Outlook: 8.1 Million Job Vacancies Expected in the Next Eight YearsCanada's Occupational Outlook: 8.1 Million Job Vacancies Expected in the Next Eight Years

Canada's Occupational Outlook: 8.1 Million Job Vacancies Expected in the Next Eight Years

According to the latest report of the Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) released by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Canada is expected to see 8.1 million job vacancies in the next eight years. Nearly 70% of these vacancies will be triggered by a large-scale wave of retirements, while the remaining job demands will be brought about by economic growth.
Amazon Revives Prime Day-Level Discounts on AirPods 4, Matching Historic LowsAmazon Revives Prime Day-Level Discounts on AirPods 4, Matching Historic Lows

Amazon Revives Prime Day-Level Discounts on AirPods 4, Matching Historic Lows

Amazon has once again rolled out significant price cuts for Apple's AirPods 4, mirroring the record-low deals offered during last week's Prime Day event. The promotion, which is currently live, slashes the price of the standard AirPods 4 to $89.99, representing a 30% discount off its original retail price. For users seeking enhanced audio features, the AirPods 4 model equipped with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is now available for $119.99, marking a 33% reduction.
Intel Drops Out of Top 10 Semiconductor Companies, Faces $16.6B Quarterly LossIntel Drops Out of Top 10 Semiconductor Companies, Faces $16.6B Quarterly Loss

Intel Drops Out of Top 10 Semiconductor Companies, Faces $16.6B Quarterly Loss

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan publicly acknowledged in a recent internal meeting that the company has fallen out of the global top 10 semiconductor firms due to years of strategic missteps, revealing a staggering $16.6 billion loss in Q3 2024 . This marks the worst quarterly performance in Intel’s 57-year history, driven by $15.9 billion in accelerated depreciation costs tied to underperforming Intel 7 manufacturing assets and Mobileye’s goodwill impairment . To reverse its fortunes, the board approved a new strategy centered on edge AI and agent AI, coupled with global layoffs and business restructuri
U.S. Launches National Security Probe into Drone, Polysilicon ImportsU.S. Launches National Security Probe into Drone, Polysilicon Imports

U.S. Launches National Security Probe into Drone, Polysilicon Imports

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on July 14 that the Trump administration has initiated an investigation into imports of drones and polysilicon—a semiconductor material—to assess their impact on U.S. national security. The Section 232 probe, which began quietly on July 1 without public disclosure, could pave the way for higher tariffs on these imports.
Nvidia and AMD Get U.S. Approval to Resume Chip Sales in ChinaNvidia and AMD Get U.S. Approval to Resume Chip Sales in China

Nvidia and AMD Get U.S. Approval to Resume Chip Sales in China

Foreign media reports that Nvidia and AMD have received U.S. government support to restart AI chip exports to China. Nvidia announced it will resume selling the China-customized H20 chip and launch a new compliant product, the RTXPRO GPU. CEO Jensen Huang stated in Beijing that the Chinese market is "vital" to the company, with H20 ready: "We are very pleased to ship as soon as possible."
EU May Withdraw Digital Tax Plan, Easing Pressure on U.S. Tech GiantsEU May Withdraw Digital Tax Plan, Easing Pressure on U.S. Tech Giants

EU May Withdraw Digital Tax Plan, Easing Pressure on U.S. Tech Giants

Foreign media reported on July 15 that the European Commission has formally withdrawn its plan to impose a digital tax on major tech companies during the latest budget negotiations. The decision is seen as a key compromise in EU-U.S. trade talks, temporarily relieving U.S. tech giants like Apple and Meta from heavy tax pressures, while the EU paves the way for broader trade agreements by adjusting its fiscal strategy.
Meta Declines to Sign EU's Voluntary AI Code Amid Regulatory ImpasseMeta Declines to Sign EU's Voluntary AI Code Amid Regulatory Impasse

Meta Declines to Sign EU's Voluntary AI Code Amid Regulatory Impasse

Meta has confirmed it will not sign the European Union's voluntary code of conduct for general-purpose artificial intelligence, just two weeks before the bloc's binding Artificial Intelligence Act takes effect on August 2, 2025. The social media giant cited "legal uncertainty" introduced by the voluntary guidelines and argued they exceed the scope of existing regulations, creating potential compliance risks for companies.
U.S. Department of Defense Becomes Largest Shareholder of MP Materials, Accelerating Domestic Rare Earth Supply ChainU.S. Department of Defense Becomes Largest Shareholder of MP Materials, Accelerating Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chain

U.S. Department of Defense Becomes Largest Shareholder of MP Materials, Accelerating Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chain

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has taken a historic step by acquiring a 15% stake in MP Materials through a $400 million preferred stock purchase, making it the largest shareholder of the U.S.-based rare earth producer . This move aims to address critical national security vulnerabilities by reducing reliance on foreign (particularly Chinese) rare earth supplies, which are essential for advanced military systems, electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies.
Nintendo Expands Switch Online Playtest Program to 40,000 Users, Teasing New Online Service for Switch and Switch 2Nintendo Expands Switch Online Playtest Program to 40,000 Users, Teasing New Online Service for Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo Expands Switch Online Playtest Program to 40,000 Users, Teasing New Online Service for Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo has announced the second iteration of its Switch Online Playtest Program, opening applications on July 18th to 40,000 Switch Online + Expansion Pack members for a closed beta of an unannounced online service. This marks a significant expansion from the 10,000 participants in the 2024 trial, quadrupling the user base to gather broader feedback ahead of a potential full launch. The test will run from July 29th to August 11th, 2025, and supports both the current Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, signaling strategic alignment with the next-gen console’s launch plans .

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