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Time:2026-06-18T20:35:56Z

GTA 6 pre-orders open June 25 with Rockstar unveiling cover art and launch campaign. ByteDance's AI push benefits Chinese chip startups as TSMC secures Marvell for 1.4nm production. Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis over construction zone navigation failures. Apple CEO Tim Cook warns AI-driven memory costs make iPhone price hikes unavoidable.

GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed

GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealedRockstar Games has officially revealed the GTA 6 pre-order date, set for June 25, alongside its cover art. The announcement marks the beginning of the game's full launch campaign after years of anticipation. In the meantime, Rockstar has also refreshed GTA 5 with a new update to keep players engaged. The reveal has generated massive buzz across the gaming community.

Chinese chip startups ride ByteDance AI wave

Chinese chip startups ride ByteDance AI waveByteDance's aggressive push into artificial intelligence is creating opportunities for Chinese semiconductor startups to win major orders. Despite China's drive for chip self-sufficiency, Tokyo Electron's chief sees the company maintaining an edge in key equipment segments. Meanwhile, Marvell has chosen TSMC's advanced 1.4-nanometer process to stay competitive in the AI data center race.

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis over highway safety flaw

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis over highway safety flawWaymo has issued a recall affecting nearly 4,000 robotaxis after discovering they could drive onto closed highway construction zones. The autonomous driving system failed to recognize and avoid obstructed freeway sections in multiple incidents. This marks another in a series of recalls as Waymo's robotaxis continue encountering unexpected road conditions. The company is deploying a software fix to address the navigation blind spot.

AI memory crunch may force iPhone price increases

AI memory crunch may force iPhone price increasesApple CEO Tim Cook has stated that price increases for iPhones are 'unavoidable' due to a memory supply crunch driven by surging AI demand. The rising cost of high-bandwidth memory components is squeezing margins across the smartphone industry. Cook's comments suggest upcoming iPhone models could carry higher price tags than previous generations. The warning adds to growing concerns about AI infrastructure costs being passed on to consumers.