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AI Gateway Grab Explodes in Runlayer Rippling Lawsuit
Runlayer says Rippling used a long product trial to clone its MCP gateway, turning enterprise AI's access layer into a legal battleground.

Chinese Humanoid Robot Ban Locks Out New US Machines
Washington is blocking new Chinese humanoid robots before they spread in the US, treating connected machines as a supply chain threat.

Apple Upgrade Hides iPhone Sticker Shock in Monthly Fees
Apple's lease plan turns rising device prices into smaller monthly payments, making premium hardware feel cheaper without cutting the real cost.

Apple's $5 Trillion Bet Puts Its Smart Home on Trial
Apple touched $5 trillion, then turned its smart home push into a test of whether Siri and hardware can justify Wall Street's faith.

AI Boom Hits the Wall as PJM Data Center Power Cuts Loom
PJM plans to cut power to 50MW-plus data centers from 2027, forcing AI infrastructure to bend during grid emergencies.

WhatsApp Web Calling Finally Cuts the App Out of Calls
WhatsApp Web now supports encrypted voice and video calls in the browser, cutting out app installs for work, school, and shared PCs.

HBO Max Shorts Swipes at Viewers Lost in the Menu Grid
HBO Max is testing Shorts, a vertical feed meant to turn clips and trailers into a retention tool before viewers leave.

Cheap JisuLife Handheld Fan Shames $150 Shark Rival
The $30 JisuLife Life10 S runs for 16 hours and makes premium handheld fans look harder to justify.

25W Qi2 Charger Shrinks Twelve South Valet's Luxe Tray
Twelve South Valet gets 25W Qi2 charging and a smaller body, but it gives up tray space and cuts USB-C output while charging wirelessly.

PC Gaming Costs Jump in 2026, 3 Cheap Setups Still Win
PC gaming is getting pricier in 2026, but handhelds, pre-builts and custom PCs still offer cheaper ways in.

Samsung Chip Workers Plot Exit as SK Hynix Pays $476K
Samsung's foundry talent problem is now a pay war, with SK Hynix bonuses making its HBM gap harder to close.

RT6 Fleet Storms London Robotaxi Race for Lyft, Baidu
Baidu's RT6 test cars put Lyft into London's robotaxi fight, turning a 2027 launch plan into a regulatory and trust test.