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May 3, 2025 Ben Smith, a journalist at Semaphore Media, dives into the complexities of Apple's strategy to shift iPhone production to India, revealing the hurdles of moving from China. He discusses the evolving tech landscape influenced by tariffs, and highlights the rising trend of private group chats among Silicon Valley leaders. Smith also touches on significant AI advancements and the legislative changes impacting consumer privacy and creators, providing a critical look at the challenges faced by tech giants amid increasing scrutiny and shifting market dynamics.
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WhatsApp Hits 3 Billion Users
- Meta's WhatsApp user base grew to over 3 billion monthly active users by 2025.
- Meta increased its 2025 infrastructure spending, reflecting commitment to scale and AI expansion.
Xbox Price Increases Announced
- Microsoft raised global prices for Xbox Series S/X consoles, controllers, and select first-party games.
- Price hikes follow ongoing tariff uncertainties impacting hardware and game publishing costs.
Ray-Ban Glasses Voice Data Policy
- Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses enabled voice commands by default, storing voice data for a year.
- Users can delete recordings, but cannot opt out of cloud storage, raising privacy concerns.

