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Apple has announced large-scale investments in the US worth $500 billion over the next 4 years. The company will open a new server factory in Texas and create 20,000 new jobs.

In 1975, at a conference in Asilomar, scientists developed rules for exploring the “uncharted territories” of science. These principles of self-regulation became the basis for the development of genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and AI.

Apple has released the iPhone 16e for $600 as a replacement for the SE model with a new 6. 1-inch screen and artificial intelligence features. Sales start on February 28, and the device is $200 cheaper than the basic iPhone 16.

Apple has introduced a new iPhone 16e with an A18 processor and 48-megapixel camera. The novelty received support for Apple Intelligence and advanced satellite features, and sales will start on February 28.

Apple plans to redesign the cameras in the iPhone 17 Pro, placing them in a new rectangular panel with rounded corners. The cameras will be arranged in a triangle on the left, and the flash, microphone, and LiDAR will be vertically on the right.

Apple plans to launch artificial intelligence features for Chinese users by mid-2025. The company is adapting Apple Intelligence technology to local conditions and regulatory requirements.

TikTok is available again in the Apple Store and Google Play in the United States after being temporarily removed.

Apple has resumed advertising on the X platform after a year-long break due to the Elon Musk scandal. The company promotes Safari features and the Severance series, joining other major brands that have returned to the platform.

Honda and Nissan have suspended negotiations on their planned merger less than two months after the announcement. The companies will continue to cooperate in the field of automotive technology, while Nissan will look for a new partner.

SpaceX continues to receive multimillion-dollar contracts from the US government, despite Musk's calls to cut federal spending. Musk has proposed reporting SpaceX contracts that may be unfavorable to taxpayers.

TikTok has allowed Android users in the US to download the app via APK from the official website. This comes amid demands that ByteDance sell the platform within 75 days or face a ban.

Apple plans to present an updated iPhone SE with iPhone 14 design, Face ID, and USB-C port. The smartphone will receive a new A18 chip and may be announced next week.

Huawei reported revenue of 860 billion yuan in 2024, up 22% from 2023. This is the second best figure in the company's history after the 2020 record of 891 billion yuan.

At the request of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Apple and Google blocked 118 applications of illegal casinos, including 92 in the AppStore and 26 in the Play Market. Additionally, the State Service of Special Communications deleted 4,460 online casino websites.

Apple, SpaceX, and T-Mobile are working together to integrate Starlink satellite communications into iPhones via iOS 18. 3. Beta testing has already begun in the US with a limited number of users.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek reported large-scale cyberattacks after it overtook ChatGPT in the App Store. The company temporarily restricted the registration of new users due to technical issues.

Sony is planning to release a new model of WH-1000XM6 headphones, as evidenced by an FCC filing. The new version will have a redesign, removable ear cushions, and an updated hinge.

Samsung has unveiled a new series of Galaxy S25 smartphones with Google's integrated Gemini artificial intelligence and Qualcomm chips. The company has kept prices at $799-1299 and plans to release a thinner version of the Edge in the first half of 2025.

Microsoft is introducing automatic saving of user accounts starting in February 2025.

Samsung will introduce four new models of Galaxy S25 smartphones with improved features and AI functions. The flagship Ultra model will have a titanium frame and a 200MP camera.

Donald Trump officially took office as President of the United States on January 20, 2025. The leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU, NATO, and Finland have sent congratulations and expressed their willingness to cooperate.

Ilon Musk gave a speech at Trump's inauguration party at Capital One Arena. Owners of major technology companies, including the CEOs of Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, attended the ceremony.

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders attend Trump's inauguration. The ceremony was moved indoors at the Capitol due to freezing temperatures.

Trump's inaugural committee has raised more than $150 million from individuals and corporations. Among the largest donors are tech giants and aerospace companies, which donated a million dollars each.

In Washington, preparations are underway for the inauguration of the 47th President of the USA, Donald Trump. The ceremony will gather 250,000 guests, involve tech giants, and set a record for fundraising at $170 million.

The Minister of Energy responds to reports that Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo purchased an iPhone 16 Pro Max for UAH 68. 5 thousand. “Epicenter K denies the purchase, and the Ministry promises to investigate the situation.

Apple is completing quality assurance testing of the first A-series chips produced at TSMC's Arizona plant. Mass production will begin this quarter and the chips will be used in the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Apple's board of directors refused to terminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program despite shareholder pressure. The company emphasized the importance of equal opportunities policy and its compliance with the law.

Meta has updated its content moderation rules to allow accusations of mental illness based on gender identity. The company is also changing its fact-checking system and lifting some restrictions on hate speech.

Consumers in the UK spent a record £2. 4 billion on recorded music in 2024. Streaming subscriptions accounted for the largest share, and Taylor Swift's album became the best-selling album of the year.