QtrendsApple has filed a trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging theft of proprietary technology involving two former employees now working at OpenAI. Data center expansion continues to spark backlash globally, with communities in Scotland, Texas, and Ireland raising concerns over pollution and energy consumption. China's semiconductor push gains momentum as a state-backed insurer launches a chip fund and a startup advances 2D chip production. US Senator Lindsey Graham's political legacy is being reassessed amid a shifting Washington foreign policy landscape. Gaming hardware deals from Lenovo, Asus, and Newegg dominate tech retail this week.
A wave of gaming hardware bargains has hit the market, with Lenovo releasing an RTX 5070-equipped Legion 7a at $3,375 and Amazon discounting an Asus ROG M.2 SSD enclosure to $59. Newegg is also offering a Ryzen 5 9600X and 16GB DDR5 bundle for $520. These deals reflect ongoing price competition in the PC gaming component space.
Communities in Scotland, Texas, and Ireland are pushing back against the rapid expansion of AI data centers, citing environmental and public health risks. A Scottish village slated for a major datacentre has seen hope turn to fear among residents. New reporting from WIRED warns of catastrophic pollution levels in Texas, while Irish data centers consumed nearly as much electricity as all households in 2025.
China Life has established a dedicated chip investment fund to support long-term semiconductor innovation. A Chinese chip startup has launched an 8-inch production line pilot for next-generation 2D chips, positioning it as a critical step toward domestic tech self-sufficiency. The developments underscore China's determined push to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor technology.
AP News profiles Senator Lindsey Graham's evolving political career, from his small-town South Carolina upbringing to becoming a key Washington figure. Graham is remembered for a distinct vision of American foreign policy that is increasingly out of step with today's populist and isolationist currents in the GOP. His long and consequential friendship with Donald Trump is also examined, charting his journey from staunch critic to fierce ally.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing trade secrets related to proprietary hardware technology. The legal action also targets two former Apple employees — Tang Yew Tan, now OpenAI's chief hardware officer, and engineer Chang Liu. Apple's filing takes an unusually aggressive tone, calling OpenAI's hardware business 'rotten to its core' and signaling a major escalation in Silicon Valley's talent and IP wars.