Amazon Revives Prime Day-Level Discounts on AirPods 4, Matching Historic Lows
Amazon has once again rolled out significant price cuts for Apple's AirPods 4, mirroring the record-low deals offered during last week's Prime Day event. The promotion, which is currently live, slashes the price of the standard AirPods 4 to $89.99, representing a 30% discount off its original retail price. For users seeking enhanced audio features, the AirPods 4 model equipped with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is now available for $119.99, marking a 33% reduction.
U.S. News & World Report Releases the Best Jobs of 2025 in the U.S.
This year, U.S. News & World Report, a globally authoritative ranking and consumer consulting institution, announced the best jobs of 2025.
Microsoft Discontinues Movie and TV Show Purchases/Rentals on Xbox and Microsoft Store
Microsoft has recently halted the rental and purchase of movies and TV shows through Xbox consoles and the Microsoft Store on Windows PCs, according to the company’s newly updated support page and multiple news reports.
Intel Drops Out of Top 10 Semiconductor Companies, Faces $16.6B Quarterly Loss
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan publicly acknowledged in a recent internal meeting that the company has fallen out of the global top 10 semiconductor firms due to years of strategic missteps, revealing a staggering $16.6 billion loss in Q3 2024 . This marks the worst quarterly performance in Intel’s 57-year history, driven by $15.9 billion in accelerated depreciation costs tied to underperforming Intel 7 manufacturing assets and Mobileye’s goodwill impairment . To reverse its fortunes, the board approved a new strategy centered on edge AI and agent AI, coupled with global layoffs and business restructuri
U.S. Launches National Security Probe into Drone, Polysilicon Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on July 14 that the Trump administration has initiated an investigation into imports of drones and polysilicon—a semiconductor material—to assess their impact on U.S. national security. The Section 232 probe, which began quietly on July 1 without public disclosure, could pave the way for higher tariffs on these imports.
Nvidia and AMD Get U.S. Approval to Resume Chip Sales in China
Foreign media reports that Nvidia and AMD have received U.S. government support to restart AI chip exports to China. Nvidia announced it will resume selling the China-customized H20 chip and launch a new compliant product, the RTXPRO GPU. CEO Jensen Huang stated in Beijing that the Chinese market is "vital" to the company, with H20 ready: "We are very pleased to ship as soon as possible."
EU May Withdraw Digital Tax Plan, Easing Pressure on U.S. Tech Giants
Foreign media reported on July 15 that the European Commission has formally withdrawn its plan to impose a digital tax on major tech companies during the latest budget negotiations. The decision is seen as a key compromise in EU-U.S. trade talks, temporarily relieving U.S. tech giants like Apple and Meta from heavy tax pressures, while the EU paves the way for broader trade agreements by adjusting its fiscal strategy.
