Daily Tech Headlines xAI Is Suing Apple For Not Ranking Grok Higher In The App Store - DTH
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Aug 12, 2025 xAI is making headlines by suing Apple, claiming unfair app ranking practices. Meanwhile, China is pushing back against NVIDIA’s H20 chips due to security concerns. The tech landscape is further evolving with new guidelines for electric vehicle charging stations and Epic Games' return to iOS. Additionally, Sling TV is spicing up its streaming options, and innovative AI services from Anthropic are becoming more prominent. The intersection of legal issues and technological advancements is shaping the future of the industry.
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China Pushes Back On NVIDIA H20
- China is discouraging use of NVIDIA's H20 chips, citing security concerns despite NVIDIA denying backdoors.
- That stance could significantly hinder NVIDIA's sales rebound in China even after export bans lifted.
xAI Challenges App Store Rankings
- xAI is suing Apple claiming App Store rankings unfairly favor OpenAI and block rivals from reaching top positions.
- The lawsuit frames Apple's control as an antitrust issue amid recent global regulatory pressure on the App Store.
DoT Streamlines EV Charging Rules
- The DoT issued simplified guidelines to unlock $5B for EV charging deployment across states.
- The rules remove several prior requirements to speed construction and funding access.