Apple is contesting a court ruling that requires it to allow app developers to include links to external payment options, arguing that the injunction should not apply to all developers like Microsoft and Spotify who were not part of the lawsuit. The company also disputes a contempt order for charging fees on external payments, claiming the injunction did not explicitly forbid such fees. This legal battle with Epic Games over App Store commissions has lasted over five years, with Epic recently returning Fortnite to the App Store globally, signaling confidence in a favorable outcome against Apple's fee structure. The case continues to impact how app payments and commissions are regulated in the U.S. market.
In 2026, Alphabet has delivered outstanding returns over one, three, and five years, contrasting with struggles faced by other hyperscalers. The semiconductor sector remains highly cyclical, impacting both business performance and stock prices. A com...
In Q2 2026, top contributors to growth included Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Alphabet, United Rentals, Apple, and Visa. Alphabet’s Google Search and Cloud segments showed robust revenue growth of 19% and 63%, respectively, boosting operating i...
OpenAI has introduced the Codex Micro, a $230 light-up keyboard designed to enhance user control over its AI coding assistant, Codex. The device features customizable keys, a joystick, and a dial to adjust AI agent reasoning, aiming to serve as a com...
Apple has released detailed advertising policies for its upcoming Maps ads, set to launch in the U.S. and Canada this summer. Unlike Google, Apple excludes broad categories like home services (plumbing, locksmiths, HVAC) from advertising, aiming for ...
Larry Page's fortune surpassed $300 billion following a 3.9% rise in Alphabet shares, boosted by Warren Buffett's acknowledgment of Berkshire Hathaway's significant investment in the company. Berkshire Hathaway initially invested $4.3 billion in Alph...
