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Ming-Chi Kuo:
Analysis: new iPhone first weekend pre-orders were down 12.7% to ~37M units; the iPhone 16 Pro declined 27% and iPhone 16 Pro Max 16% compared to the iPhone 15  —  Based on my latest supply chain survey and pre-order results from Apple's official websites, I've compiled key data on iPhone 16's …
Reuters:
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, who oversees Big Tech regulation, says he is stepping down over a rift with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen  —  French European Commissioner Thierry Breton on Monday said he would step down as a member of the EU executive body over a rift …
Alexandre Tanzi / Bloomberg:
Research based on the US Census Bureau's data from 2008 to 2021 suggests online dating may be partially to blame for a rise in income inequality in recent times  —  - With apps, people increasingly marry someone like themselves  — It helps explain the increase in income inequality since 1980
Sergiu Gatlan / BleepingComputer:
The Port of Seattle says the Rhysida ransomware operation was behind an August 24 cyberattack and “it does appear that some Port data was obtained by the actor”  —  Port of Seattle, the United States government agency overseeing Seattle's seaport and airport …
Aditya Kalra / Reuters:
Regulatory reports: India's CCI accuses Samsung, Xiaomi, and other smartphone makers of collusion for exclusively launching products on Amazon and Flipkart  —  Samsung, Xiaomi and other smartphone companies colluded with Amazon and Walmart's (WMT.N) Flipkart to exclusively launch products …
Aditya Kalra / Reuters:
In reports dated August 9, Indian antitrust regulator CCI found that Amazon and Flipkart violated local competition laws by giving preference to select sellers
The Verge:
A look at the US DOJ's divestment case against TikTok, which relies on classified material that TikTok can't review, as oral arguments begin on September 16  —  Next week, a court will hear arguments about whether the US government can ban TikTok, based on evidence it doesn't want anyone — including the social media company — to see.
Shahram Mokhtari / iFixit News:
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold teardown: impressive repairability for a foldable, with a modular design that separates high mechanical wear parts like the USB-C port  —  The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has come a long way since the first generation Pixel Fold.  That's because unlike other foldable smartphones …
Ben Lovejoy / 9to5Mac:
Apple's Activation Lock for iPhone components will make a huge dent in the market for stolen iPhones, while also introducing another barrier to DIY repairs  —  Apple's latest theft-prevention measure went live for beta testers yesterday: Activation Lock for iPhone components.
Matthew Martin / Bloomberg:
Groq and Aramco plan to build a Saudi Arabia data center by the end of 2024; Groq says it will be the world's largest AI inferencing center with 19K Groq GPUs  —  The California-based startup will operate what it has said will be the world's largest AI inferencing center that initially …
Caroline O'Donovan / Washington Post:
How Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are fighting an Ohio power company's proposal to increase the upfront energy costs they'll pay for their data centers  —  Negotiations between Big Tech and an Ohio power utility could set a national precedent as communities grapple with the energy demands of the data center boom.

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CNN:
CNN employees and viewers have serious concerns about whether Ellison will uphold CNN's editorial independence amid severe political pressure

Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
Equalpride, parent company of LGBTQ+ outlets like Out and The Advocate, cuts staff, including the EICs of Pride.com and The Advocate

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch:
Spotify launches Audiobook Charts in the US and the UK, which will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre

More News

Zoltan Vardai / Cointelegraph:
Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of USDC issuer Circle, says the company is moving its global HQ to One World Trade Center in New York City, ahead of a planned IPO
Bloomberg:
A profile of Chase Herro, who calls himself the “dirtbag of the internet”; sources say he is the dealmaker behind Trump's crypto project World Liberty Financial
Financial Times:
An overview of California's AI safety bill SB 1047, which easily passed the state's legislature and awaits Gov. Newsom's signature or veto before September 30

Earlier Picks

Christopher Mims / Wall Street Journal:
Recent announcements from Apple and Google show that AI is most useful as a feature in devices and software we already use, rather than a standalone product
Menaka Doshi / Bloomberg:
India's new M&A rule for deals exceeding ~$240M could create hurdles for startups that hope to be acquired in their early years to access funding and scale
Reuters:
Sources: OpenAI's $150B valuation in a $6.5B funding round hinges on whether the company can upend its corporate structure and remove a profit cap for investors
Leah Nylen / Bloomberg:
Google ad trial: an ex-Facebook ad exec testifies the company signed the 2018 Jedi Blue deal with Google because it couldn't compete against Google's “monopoly”
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