Apple Shuts Down Its First Retail Store in China

Reading Time : 2 minutesApple is closing its store in Dalian, China, on August 9, 2025. This marks its first-ever permanent retail exit in the country without opening a nearby replacement. The move suggests a strategic shift in Apple’s retail approach, even as it continues to expand in other parts of China like Shenzhen.

Huawei Challenges NVIDIA with Powerful CloudMatrix 384

Reading Time : 2 minutes Huawei’s CloudMatrix 384 takes aim at NVIDIA’s AI leadership with a cluster packing 384 Ascend 910C chips. Unveiled at WAIC 2025, it delivers more raw power but comes with trade-offs in energy and efficiency. Huawei’s strategy is scale over silicon, offering China an alternative to U.S.-controlled AI compute systems.

Ethereum ETF Approval May Come Sooner Than Expected

Reading Time : 2 minutes Galaxy Digital’s CEO believes Ethereum ETF approvals are closer than many think. While concerns remain over regulatory clarity, recent SEC moves hint at progress. If approvals follow Bitcoin’s lead, it could reshape the crypto market. Institutional investors are watching closely, and the timeline may accelerate more than expected.

Netflix Ad Revenue Set to Double Thanks to Global Growth

Reading Time : 2 minutes Netflix’s advertising business is booming in 2025, with ad revenue projected to double. A surge in ad-tier users and new ad tech tools are pushing growth. The company now sees ads as a core pillar of its business strategy, not just a side experiment.

ChatGPT Now Handles 2.5 Billion Prompts Daily

Reading Time : 2 minutes ChatGPT now processes 2.5 billion prompts daily, reflecting massive growth in AI usage worldwide. With 330 million daily prompts from U.S. users alone, it’s clear that AI chatbots are reshaping how we seek information and solve problems. While Google still leads in searches, ChatGPT is steadily becoming a new digital companion.

Superman Dominates Summer Box Office Ahead of Marvel’s Entry

Reading Time : 2 minutes Superman’s latest film leads the summer box office, crossing $406 million globally. With steady momentum, it surpasses earlier franchise records. However, Marvel’s Fantastic Four, set to release soon, could change the competition. The summer box office remains strong, up 16% from last year, reflecting renewed cinema enthusiasm after years of sluggish growth.

China Beats Growth Forecasts Despite Tariff Pressures

Reading Time : 2 minutesChina grew 5.2% in Q2 2025, beating forecasts despite tariffs and a weak property sector. Strong exports and manufacturing drove growth, but domestic consumption and real estate remain soft. The government stays on track for 5% annual growth but risks loom with tariffs and weak demand.

EU Likely to Shelve Digital Tax Amid Global Reform Push

Reading Time : 3 minutesThe EU is likely to shelve its digital tax due to US resistance and implementation challenges. The focus shifts to the OECD’s global tax reform, aiming for fairer rules for tech giants. This pragmatic move avoids trade disputes but delays immediate action, leaving debates on innovation and tax fairness unresolved as international cooperation takes center stage

Google Unifies ChromeOS and Android into One Platform

Reading Time : 2 minutes Google confirmed the long-speculated merger of ChromeOS and Android. The two systems will unify into a single platform, streamlining development and enhancing user experience across devices. This integration is gradual but marks a significant shift in Google’s strategy, directly positioning it against Apple’s seamless ecosystem of macOS and iPadOS while maintaining compatibility with existing hardware.

Intel’s New CEO Delivers Brutal Reality Check

Reading Time : 2 minutesIntel’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan delivers unprecedented honesty about the company’s fall from grace, admitting Intel is no longer among the top 10 semiconductor companies and has missed the AI revolution entirely, marking a dramatic transformation for the former industry leader.

NVIDIA Hits $4 Trillion, Outpacing Tech Giants in AI Boom

Reading Time : 2 minutesNVIDIA became the first company to hit a $4 trillion market cap on December 4, 2024, surpassing Apple and Microsoft. Fueled by its H100 and Blackwell chips, NVIDIA’s stock soared over 200% in 2024, driven by the AI boom. This milestone highlights NVIDIA’s dominance in AI infrastructure and its pivotal role in shaping the future of technology.

Apple Eyes F1 US Rights Amidst Soaring Popularity

Reading Time : 2 minutesApple is reportedly eyeing the US broadcasting rights for Formula 1, seeking to capitalize on the sport’s soaring popularity and its own successful F1 movie. With ESPN’s contract expiring, this move could significantly boost Apple TV+’s live sports offerings, attracting a massive new subscriber base as the bidding war for the lucrative rights intensifies.