A recent tech roundup covered Google’s new Pixel 10 Pro AI tools, including live translation and an AI‑enhanced Pro Res Zoom camera mode, while noting occasional glitches. Dish Communications failed to secure a fourth major U.S. carrier slot, a setback linked to FCC chairman Brendan Carr. Intel disclosed partial ownership by the United States, raising industry concerns. Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against Apple over App Store policies, citing the popularity of his Grok app. Additional items discussed ranged from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters success to YouTube’s new AI experiment, Google’s Android verification changes, Taco Bell’s AI drive‑through mishap, and an Amazon locker on wheels concept. Read more →

In a recent Engadget podcast, hosts Devindra Hardawar and Igor Bonifacic sit down with Bloomberg’s tech reporter Mark Gurman to discuss Apple’s slated iPhone 17 event on September 9. The conversation explores rumors of an ultra‑thin iPhone Air, potential robotics initiatives, and a foldable iPhone, while also covering an AI wrongful‑death lawsuit against OpenAI and the U.S. government's conversion of Intel’s CHIPS Act grant into equity. Produced by Ben Ellman with music by Dale North and Terrence O'Brien, the episode offers a wide‑ranging look at current tech developments. Read more →

A senior administration official clarified that not all companies receiving CHIPS Act funding will be required to surrender equity to the government. While Intel’s subsidy may involve a stake, firms such as TSMC and Micron that have expanded U.S. manufacturing are exempt. The Commerce Department also signaled possible reallocation of up to $2 billion toward critical‑mineral projects to lessen reliance on China. Legal challenges could arise over equity clauses, but the administration appears focused on targeted support rather than broad ownership demands. Read more →

XConn Technologies is set to showcase an end‑to‑end PCIe Gen 6.2 and CXL 3.1 solution featuring its Apollo 2 hybrid switch at the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS25) event. The company highlights the switch’s ability to combine both standards on a single chip, promising simplified interconnect designs and greater scalability for AI, cloud and composable‑infrastructure workloads. Partnerships with Intel and ScaleFlux aim to ensure smooth hardware‑software integration and broaden CXL 3.1 compatibility. While the technology is positioned as a breakthrough for data‑center efficiency and high‑speed storage, real‑world performance data remains pending. Read more →

The Trump administration plans to announce tariffs on semiconductors and chips, which could disrupt U.S. hardware and AI companies. The specifics of these tariffs remain unclear. Read more →