Apple sues OpenAI, alleging trade secret theft in blockbuster Big Tech battle

Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging the AI company stole trade secrets from former employees to accelerate its push into AI-powered hardware. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Meta removes feature that let users generate AI images from public Instagram posts

Meta AI joined the image generation space this week. However, it did so with a controversial default setting that users found upsetting.

OpenAI responds to Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit

OpenAI has issued a formal statement in response to Apple’s lawsuit accusing the company of trade secret theft. Read it below.

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Apple sues OpenAI, alleging trade secret theft ↦

OpenAI has not been shy about teaming with former Apple employees. Back in May, OpenAI was rattling its saber about thinking about talking to lawyers about possibly considering a lawsuit against Apple for not treating it right when it came to ChatGP…

Apple Sues OpenAI, Accusing It of Stealing Company Secrets

The two companies struck a deal in 2024 to offer A.I. services on Apple devices, but their partnership has soured.

Apple sues OpenAI, alleging theft of trade secrets to fuel hardware ambitions

Apple has filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI powerhouse of stealing confidential information from former Apple employees… The post Apple sues OpenAI, alleging theft of trade secrets to fuel hardware ambitions appeared first on Mac…

3 stunning HBO Max documentaries to watch this weekend (July 10-12)

A city built to burn, a creepy crime born on the internet, and the woman behind the '90s break-up album that defined break-up albums.

Insta360’s Next Action Cam Could Be a Real GoPro Competitor

The new X6 360 camera has leaked.

Razer Found a New Way to Print Money: Cinnamoroll Gaming Headphones

There's also a Cinnamoroll-themed gaming chair, keyboard, mouse, and mouse pad.

Mamdani announces new Click-to-Cancel rule for New York City

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Apple calls OpenAI's hardware business 'rotten to its core' in trade secret theft lawsuit

The lawsuit also names io Products, the hardware company led by Jony Ive.

Apple Sues OpenAI, io, and Former Employees, Alleging Theft of Trade Secrets

Apple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Secrets

The iPhone-maker claims OpenAI encouraged poached employees to bring over confidential presentations, secret prototypes, and key supplier details.

The first flights of the US air-taxi program carried organs, not passengers

Beta Technologies has completed the first flights in the US government’s electric air-taxi pilot programme. The Amazon-backed company flew the debut missions of the scheme, CNBC reports. The flights did not carry passengers. Instead, they transporte…

New ‘Ex-Elon’ ETFs let investors track the market while skipping Musk’s companies

An investment firm is offering a way to invest in the broad market without owning Elon Musk’s companies. New York-based Subversive ETFs has filed with the SEC for two “Ex-Elon” funds, Bloomberg reports. One fund tracks the Nasdaq-100 and the other t…

Volkswagen will halve its model range, but stays silent on the 100,000 job cuts

Volkswagen has announced plans to gut its sprawling product range as it fights the worst crisis in its history. The carmaker will cut its model lineup by up to half over the coming years, CNBC reports. The group will also shrink production capacity …

Podcast Rewind: Surviving Email, Sony Controversies, a Snick Challenge, and John Explains the Boonies

Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: AppStories This week, Federico and John talk about the 10+ email apps they’ve used over the years and how recent spikes in email volume have caused them to change their approaches. On Ap…

Apple Watch accounts for 90% of AI smartwatch shipments as Edge AI hits 25% penetration in Q126

Global shipments of Edge AI-capable smartwatches experienced robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Apple maintaining overwhelming… The post Apple Watch accounts for 90% of AI smartwatch shipments as Edge AI hits 25% penetration in Q126 ap…

Three Things I Already Love About the New Ultrahuman Ring Pro

So far the improvements are mainly aesthetic, and I'm enjoying the case that buzzes and sings to me.

Apple Watch Captures 90% of Edge AI Smartwatch Shipments

Apple accounted for roughly 90 percent of Edge AI-capable smartwatch shipments in the first quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. Smartwatches supporting on-device AI represented 25 percent of global shipments during the quarter, up 7…