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📱 Trump says his tariffs on Apple will also apply to Samsung
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- President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that Samsung will now also face the 25% tariff he says he will impose on Apple.
- This 25% tariff, as announced by President Trump, will additionally apply to various other smartphone makers beyond just Apple and Samsung.
- This announcement effectively expands the scope of the 25% tariff beyond Apple, as President Trump indicated it would also cover these makers.
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💰 Oracle to buy $40B of Nvidia chips for OpenAI data center
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- Oracle is reportedly investing around $40 billion in Nvidia chips to build a new OpenAI data center located in Abilene, Texas, for operations.
- This initial "Stargate" project involves deploying about 400,000 Nvidia GB200 chips and is expected to provide 1.2 gigawatts of computing power.
- Oracle will rent this computing power to OpenAI from the facility, owned by Blue Owl Capital and Crusoe, with its operations set to start mid-2026.
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⌚️ Apple reportedly abandons smartwatch camera plans
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- People familiar with the matter at Apple state development has ended on adding a camera to its main Apple Watch and Watch Ultra models.
- The company reportedly wanted to trial a camera on these smartwatch models to make better use of its planned AI features for the devices.
- Previous rumors suggested a 2027 release for this smartwatch camera, which would have likely been the Series 12 and the Watch Ultra 4.
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🧠 Valve CEO's Neuralink rival expects first chip this year
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- Starfish Neuroscience, Gabe Newell's startup, revealed plans to produce its first electrophysiology chip later this year, designed for recording brain activity and brain stimulation.
- The company aims for a smaller, less invasive implant than competitors, accessing multiple brain regions at once without needing an internal battery for its operation.
- Starfish is also developing a precision hyperthermia device for tumors and a robotically guided transcranial magnetic stimulation system to address neurological conditions.
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🤖 Nvidia to launch cheaper AI chip for China amid US export restrictions
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- Nvidia plans to release a new AI chip for China, priced significantly lower than the H20, with mass production anticipated to begin as early as June.
- This Blackwell-architecture processor will use conventional GDDR7 memory and avoid CoWoS packaging, featuring weaker specifications to comply with US export controls and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Facing US curbs that banned its H20 model, Nvidia is developing this third tailored GPU for the nation to navigate restrictions and reclaim its diminished market share.
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