Daily Tech Headlines China Suspends Export Control on Rare Earth Metals - DTH
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Nov 3, 2025 China has suspended export controls on rare earth metals, stirring international trade discussions. The UK's CMA is deeply scrutinizing the Getty Images and Shutterstock merger amid stakeholder concerns. In tech updates, Windows 11 introduces 'Shared Audio' for simultaneous Bluetooth connections, and Siri is getting enhanced with a custom Google Gemini model. Meanwhile, Udio faces limitations after settling with Universal Music, causing a brief window for user downloads. Google also issues credits to YouTube TV subscribers following Disney channel removals.
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China Pauses Rare Earth Controls
- China agreed to suspend export controls on some rare earth metals and pause reciprocal tariffs for a year.
- The deal also halts a planned 100% tariff and ends certain Chinese investigations into U.S. semiconductor-related firms.
Siri To Use Custom Gemini Model
- Bloomberg reports iOS 26.4 will use a custom Google Gemini model for Siri and run on Apple's private cloud.
- The upgrade will add a summarizer, query planner, and knowledge search while keeping on-device personal data with Apple's models.
Getty–Shutterstock Faces Deep CMA Probe
- The UK's CMA will launch a Phase 2 probe of the Getty–Shutterstock merger after industry concerns.
- The $3.7 billion deal also faces a U.S. Department of Justice review, reflecting broad antitrust scrutiny.