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Apple accuses OpenAI of trade-secret theft in high-stakes lawsuit
technology3 hours ago

Apple accuses OpenAI of trade-secret theft in high-stakes lawsuit

Apple has filed a lawsuit alleging OpenAI staff misappropriated confidential Apple information and unreleased technologies, including claims that a former Apple engineer retained a company laptop to access Apple’s cloud storage after leaving, and that a senior Apple veteran now at OpenAI used Apple codenames to recruit staff; the suit also references io Products and partner disclosures. OpenAI denies the allegations, and Apple seeks injunctions, the return of materials, and damages.

via Axios|
#apple#hardware#lawsuit
Apple accuses OpenAI of pilfering hardware secrets in lawsuit
technology13 hours ago

Apple accuses OpenAI of pilfering hardware secrets in lawsuit

Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of a pattern of misappropriating Apple’s trade secrets to boost its hardware efforts, naming IO Products (Jony Ive’s startup bought by OpenAI in 2025) and two former Apple employees, Tang Tan and Chang Liu. The suit alleges Liu accessed Apple systems after leaving, downloaded confidential hardware files and technical data, and instructed a former colleague on copying information, while Tan allegedly emailed himself supplier details and pressed for confidential data during interviews. Apple says OpenAI’s nascent hardware business rests on stolen secrets and has targeted Apple’s partner network; OpenAI has denied the accusations, after Apple says it reached out in February with no reply, and OpenAI later issued a statement. OpenAI’s first hardware product is expected next year.

via The Verge|
#apple#hardware#lawsuit
Steam Machine Delivers Console-Like Play, But Its $1,000 Price Hurts Its Value
technology20 hours ago

Steam Machine Delivers Console-Like Play, But Its $1,000 Price Hurts Its Value

Valve’s $1,000 Steam Machine aims to bring PC gaming to the living room with a plug‑and‑play, console‑like experience. Over two weeks of testing, a mix of new and classic titles mostly ran at 1080p upscale to 4K with minimal tinkering, though some games needed tweaks or saw reduced stability at higher resolutions. It’s a cool, capable device for Steam fans, but the steep price makes it a niche buy for dedicated tinkerers or those who want a compact, quiet living‑room PC; for most gamers, a cheaper desktop or console offers better overall value, especially with GTA 6 looming on non‑PC platforms.

via Kotaku|
#gaming#hardware#review
Pixel 11: Google's AI-first dream clashes with aging hardware
technology21 hours ago

Pixel 11: Google's AI-first dream clashes with aging hardware

The article argues Google’s Pixel 11 sticks to a software-first approach with only modest hardware upgrades: similar battery capacity (roughly 4.8–5.0 Ah), uncertainly faster charging, Tensor G6 still lagging behind rivals in CPU/GPU performance, incremental camera improvements, and potential RAM cuts. Taken together, this risks leaving Pixel fans with premium pricing but hardware that doesn’t keep pace with competitors.

via Android Authority|
#battery#google#hardware
Former Silicon Valley Chip Vet Starts Edge AI Firm in Taiwan
technology5 days ago

Former Silicon Valley Chip Vet Starts Edge AI Firm in Taiwan

After decades designing chips for MediaTek, Apple, and Amazon, 55-year-old Stephen Huang launched Tranxform AI in 2024 in Taiwan to build power-efficient edge AI processors; the Taiwan-based startup (around 40 employees) is developing its first system-on-a-chip expected to ship next year. Huang argues that hardware startups benefit from veteran experience, and demand for specialized AI hardware should grow as companies seek faster, more energy-efficient solutions. The company is pursuing additional funding amid rising AI-hardware investment, while relocating to Taiwan to attract talent amid Silicon Valley competition; his family is now supportive.

via Business Insider|
#ai#chip-design#entrepreneurship
Flipper Zero firmware enters a community-powered maintenance phase
technology5 days ago

Flipper Zero firmware enters a community-powered maintenance phase

Flipper Devices will continue maintaining the Flipper Zero firmware with a smaller internal team and a heavier reliance on community contributions, while shifting focus to new devices like Flipper One (open Linux) and the Busy Bar. Full-time feature development is over, though official firmware remains supported. A new workflow uses weekly GitHub Discussions reviews, community‑driven pull requests with stricter checks, mandatory integration and regression testing, and oversight of AI-generated or low-level changes. With direct social‑media messaging disabled due to high user volume, requests are voted on in Discussions to influence the roadmap.

via BleepingComputer|
#community#firmware#flipper-zero
Steam Machines Start Shipping to Early Adopters as Global Waitlists Grow
technology8 days ago

Steam Machines Start Shipping to Early Adopters as Global Waitlists Grow

Valve's Steam Machines are beginning to arrive with early buyers praising their compact, quiet design, and shipments spreading to Asia, the UK, Australia, and beyond. Yet limited stock means many customers remain on waitlists, constantly refreshing for order confirmations, while a notable figure like Shuhei Yoshida tests the device and remains skeptical.

via Eurogamer.net|
#early-adopters#gaming#hardware
AI Memory Boom Reconfigures Hardware Pricing
business11 days ago

AI Memory Boom Reconfigures Hardware Pricing

AI-driven demand for memory chips is tightening supply and lifting costs for device makers, prompting Apple to raise iPad/Mac prices and Microsoft to hike Xbox prices. While bigger players can often pass higher memory costs to consumers, smaller hardware firms like GoPro and Sonos face tighter margins. Micron stands to benefit from the memory-tight environment as suppliers gain pricing power, signaling a split for investors: major incumbents may manage the hit, but smaller manufacturers could struggle.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai#business#hardware
China-made Steam Machine clone at $688 flagged for fake specs
technology12 days ago

China-made Steam Machine clone at $688 flagged for fake specs

A Chinese listing claims a $688 Steam Machine clone with a Ryzen 5 5500, RX 6750 GRE GPU, DDR5 memory, and 2TB NVMe, but critical compatibility errors (Ryzen 5 5500 is AM4; DDR5 on AM4; RX 6750 GRE is a desktop GPU; chassis won’t fit a discrete GPU) and an unreal price-to-parts calculation indicate the specs are false or misleading, making this listing suspicious. Legitimate budget Steam Machine options exist, but this one is not credible.

via TweakTown|
#budget-gaming#china#hardware
Valve Hints at a Cheaper Steam Machine, but Don’t Expect It Soon
technology14 days ago

Valve Hints at a Cheaper Steam Machine, but Don’t Expect It Soon

Valve indicated a potential price drop for the Steam Machine if component costs ease, but warned that a decrease isn’t likely in the near term. The device launched at $1,049 instead of Valve’s hoped $718 due to the ongoing component crisis, and engineers said cheaper is better but cautioned against expecting immediate relief amid industry-wide cost pressures.

via Wccftech|
#component-crisis#hardware#pricing