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UK Tribunal Rules Apple Abused App Store Dominance, Faces Potential $2 Billion Penalty

A UK tribunal has ruled Apple abused its dominant market position through App Store commission practices. The landmark decision could result in penalties approaching $2 billion, with Apple immediately announcing plans to appeal the ruling.

Landmark Ruling Against Apple’s App Store Practices

A London tribunal has delivered a significant blow to Apple’s App Store business model in the United Kingdom, ruling that the tech giant abused its dominant market position. According to reports from Reuters, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) found Apple guilty of anti-competitive practices that could potentially cost the company up to $2 billion in damages.

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Samsung Galaxy XR Challenges Apple Vision Pro with Lighter Design and Competitive Pricing

Samsung has entered the premium mixed reality space with its Galaxy XR headset, featuring displays with higher pixel count than Apple’s Vision Pro. The device is reportedly significantly lighter and costs approximately half the price of its Apple counterpart, positioning it as a compelling alternative.

Samsung Enters High-End XR Market

Samsung has officially launched its Galaxy XR headset, marking the company’s entry into the premium mixed reality space dominated by Apple’s Vision Pro. According to reports, the new device runs on Android XR operating system developed through collaboration between Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm, positioning it as a direct competitor to Apple’s offering.

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Tech Leaders and Public Figures Demand Halt to Superintelligent AI Development

An unprecedented coalition of technology pioneers, business leaders, and public figures has signed an open letter demanding restrictions on superintelligent AI development. The signatories argue that AI systems surpassing human intelligence pose existential risks that require careful regulation before further advancement.

Global Coalition Calls for AI Development Pause

More than 800 prominent figures from technology, politics, entertainment, and academia have united to demand a temporary ban on superintelligent artificial intelligence development, according to reports from the AI safety organization Future of Life. The open letter states that companies should halt development until both scientific consensus confirms safety and controllability and strong public support exists for such systems.