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AI & Enterprise

Chinese technology becomes harder for global firms to ignore, from Apple to Ford

Chinese technology is rapidly seeping into the supply chains of major global companies, centered on AI, electric vehicle batteries and automotive software, CNBC reported. Apple uses Alibaba and Baidu for AI services in China, while Ford has adopted CATL battery technology. Analysts and researchers cited scale, integrated supply chains and development speed, and said adoption is driven by performance and compliance as well as market access, even as U.S. restrictions tighten.

AI & Enterprise

Apple to make Mac mini in U.S., opens Houston plant to produce AI servers

Apple is opening a new manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, and will produce Mac mini desktop computers there from later this year. Part of the site is already assembling AI servers for Apple. Chief Executive Tim Cook attended the opening event with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and other officials. Apple plans to run the site as a manufacturing center offering free education and training programs for companies.

Mobility

Wearing earphones while driving: legal status varies by U.S. state

Whether drivers can wear earphones, headphones or earbuds varies by U.S. state. No state fully bans such devices while driving, but many restrict use that covers or blocks both ears. Some states allow one-ear use or provide exceptions, while others have no specific limits but may cite drivers under careless-driving laws. Even where legal, earphones can reduce awareness of sirens and horns and may affect liability after crashes.