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Apple undergoes major leadership changes as tech giants face supply constraints and intensifying global AI regulatory friction.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook announced his final earnings call as CEO, with John Ternus set to take over the role on September 1; the company reported $29.8B in profit while warning of supply chain constraints for its flagship devices.

The U.S. government has implemented a ban on new foreign-made robot vacuums, potentially impacting market-dominant Chinese manufacturers and forcing a shift in the robotics landscape.

Google unveiled Gemini Robotics 2, marking a significant advancement in the company's efforts to integrate large AI models into the physical world through improved video and spatial understanding.

A leaked memo has linked dozens of recent cyberattacks on Minnesota water utilities to Iranian actors, raising alarms regarding the security of critical infrastructure.

Google Chrome is transitioning to a more frequent patching schedule to address security vulnerabilities, a shift enabled by the use of AI tools to discover and fix bugs at a faster rate.

ByteDance is intensifying its push into corporate AI solutions, while researchers and policymakers continue to debate the risks and ownership models associated with the rapid development of generative AI by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Zoox, an Amazon subsidiary, received regulatory approval to begin charging for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, marking a milestone for steering-wheel-free autonomous transportation.

Chinese tech companies, including Unitree Robotics and Cambricon, are navigating increased international scrutiny and export bans as they pursue independent growth and aggressive revenue targets.

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