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The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). From introducing new features to its iOS 26 update to the box office success of ‘F1: The Movie’, Apple has been making headlines in multiple sectors. Here’s a recap of the top stories. Apple’s iOS 26...

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen says Steve Jobs' legendary success stemmed from his refusal to tolerate mediocrity, even if it meant being one of "the most disagreeable people in the history of humankind." What Happened: Speaking on the "A16z Podcast," Andreessen described the late Apple Inc. co...

On Friday, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban acknowledged that he and the other Shark Tank investors missed a major opportunity by not backing the Tree T-Pee, a water-saving farming invention pitched over a decade ago. What Happened: The product, developed by Florida farmer Johnny Georges, was...

On Friday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is poised to resume negotiations with China as early as Monday or Tuesday over a potential deal involving TikTok's U.S. operations. What Happened: Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said that the U.S. "pretty much" has a deal in place for...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed disappointment with the Democratic Party, saying it no longer aligns with the pro-innovation values he once shared, leaving him "politically homeless." What Happened: Altman, 40, posted on X on Friday, celebrating America while sharing his frustrations with today's...

Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google has been hit with an antitrust complaint by a group of independent publishers from the European Union. The complaint is related to Google’s AI Overviews, a feature that provides AI-generated summaries above traditional hyperlinks in...

Nintendo Co. (OTC:NTDOY) (OTC:NTDOF) Switch 2 is expected to remain in short supply until next spring, according to analysts. What Happened: According to Nikkei Asia's report, the Nintendo Switch 2, which was released on June 5, is still in high demand, with many potential buyers in Japan resorting...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is rolling out a new feature with iOS 26 that aims to curb spam by automatically filtering and silencing unwanted texts in its Messages app. What Happened: As part of the iOS 26 update, Apple is getting an enhanced spam screening tool within its Messages app, reported...

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is introducing AI-powered bots capable of writing Community Notes to help identify and clarify misinformation — but only if humans deem their contributions helpful. What Happened: According to a post from X's official Community Notes account, these "AI Note...

Nikita Bier's persistence has paid off — the entrepreneur behind Gas and tbh is now the new head of product at X, the social network formerly known as Twitter. What Happened: On Monday, Bier announced on X that he's officially taking the reins as head of product. "Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve...

On Monday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella unveiled an AI system that outperforms human doctors in diagnosing complex medical cases, signaling a major leap toward “medical superintelligence.” What Happened: Microsoft detailed two major advances: SDBench and MAI-DxO...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock bump on Monday shows just how eagerly investors are waiting for signs that the company is serious about artificial intelligence, according to Deepwater Asset Management's Gene Munster. What Happened: Shares of Apple rose 2.03% on Monday — outperforming the broader...

On Monday, Jesus "Jay" Malave was officially announced as Boeing Co.’s (NYSE:BA) incoming Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Brian West. With an impressive background in finance and leadership across major aerospace and defense companies, Malave brings a wealth of experience to the aerospace...

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg once shared his bold vision, indicating that virtual and augmented reality would one day replace mobile phones as the dominant computing platform. Now, nearly a decade later, how close is Meta to achieving that future? What Happened: In a 2015...

On Sunday, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) celebrated the finale of "Squid Game" with a parade and star-studded fan event in Seoul, South Korea. What Happened: A massive Squid Game parade took to the streets of Seoul, featuring towering character installations and figurines from the show, reported The...