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Apple Losing Leverage: Why AI demand is Making the iPhone More Expensive

Apple is starting to lose some of its long-held leverage over suppliers as AI companies snap up chips, memory and other components, according to people familiar with the matter, reports the WSJ. Suppliers that once prioritized Apple orders are now charging more, driven by surging demand from AI firms building massive data centres. Analysts say...

SpaceX Reportedly in Talks to Merge with xAI to Form $1T Tech Giant

Elon Musk is moving to combine his rocket company, SpaceX, with his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, according to people familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg. The discussions come as the financial burden of building high-end AI systems continues to escalate, forcing Musk to look for ways to pool resources across his business empire. People close...

Wealthsimple is Giving Away $100,000 in Real Gold: How to Win a 1oz Coin

Wealthsimple has launched a new in-app contest that gives users a chance to win real gold, yet again. The promotion, called Spin the Coin, is running from February 2 to February 28, 2026. During the contest, Wealthsimple is giving away 15 one-ounce gold coins, with each coin valued at about $6,670, based on gold prices...

Don’t Let Your iPhone 8 Die: Apple’s New Update Saves iMessage Until 2027

Apple has released software updates today for older devices, such as your ancient iPhone 8 and older iPads. iOS 16.7.14 (20H370) iPadOS 16.7.14 (20H370) macOS 11.7.11 (20G1443) watchOS 10.6.2 (21U594) watchOS 9.6.4 (20U512) These updates come one week after Apple initially released iOS and iPadOS 16.7.13 and more. According to the release notes, this is...