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Former Federal Reserve chiefs has criticised the probe into Mr Jerome Powell as an attempt to undermine the bank's independence.
Former Federal Reserve chiefs has criticised the probe into Mr Jerome Powell as an attempt to undermine the bank's independence.

Apple and Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet

The deal unlocks a large market for Google's Gemini with Apple's installed base of more than two billion active devices.
The deal unlocks a large market for Google's Gemini with Apple's installed base of more than two billion active devices.

Magnificent 7’s stock market dominance shows signs of cracking

For the first time since 2022, the majority of the Magnificent 7 tech giants in 2025 performed worse than the S&P 500 Index.
For the first time since 2022, the majority of the Magnificent 7 tech giants in 2025 performed worse than the S&P 500 Index.

The man who could be Apple’s next CEO

Mr John Ternus, Apple’s head of hardware engineering, appears to have shot to the front of the pack to be the company’s next CEO.
Mr John Ternus, Apple’s head of hardware engineering, appears to have shot to the front of the pack to be the company’s next CEO.

Italy regulator fines Apple over $148 million for alleged App Store privacy violations

Apple said in a statement it “strongly disagrees” with the decision.
Apple said in a statement it “strongly disagrees” with the decision.

Too thin to buy? Why ultraslim phones from Samsung, Apple aren’t selling in South Korea

Sales of ultraslim smartphones, such as Apple's iPhone Air, are reportedly underperforming in South Korea.
Sales of ultraslim smartphones, such as Apple's iPhone Air, are reportedly underperforming in South Korea.

Jimmy Lai remains beacon of Hong Kong press freedom, say ex-colleagues

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, looks on as he leaves the Court of Final Appeal by prison van, in Hong Kong, China February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, looks on as he leaves the Court of Final Appeal by prison van, in Hong Kong, China February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Apple users urged to update their device software following security warnings

Apple’s iOS 26.2, released on December 12, fixes over 20 flaws in Apple’s iOS software, two of which had already been used in real-life attacks.
Apple’s iOS 26.2, released on December 12, fixes over 20 flaws in Apple’s iOS software, two of which had already been used in real-life attacks.

India govt’s attempts to mandate 24/7 phone tracking faces pushback

Recent government notifications have tried to mandate round-the-clock tracking of all phones in India in multiple ways.
Recent government notifications have tried to mandate round-the-clock tracking of all phones in India in multiple ways.

Apple wins only partial reversal in Epic Games antitrust lawsuit; sanctions mostly upheld

Epic Games, makers of the popular game Fortnite, said the ruling will avoid Apple imposing “giant junk fees” on developers.
Epic Games, makers of the popular game Fortnite, said the ruling will avoid Apple imposing “giant junk fees” on developers.

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