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Apple has won a significant patent case against health technology company AliveCor, avoiding a potential import ban on Apple Watch devices. The ruling allows Apple to continue selling its watches with ECG and heart monitoring features without interruption, removing a major business risk for the company’s growing wearable technology division.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has reportedly criticized Tesla’s user interface as one of the worst technologies in modern vehicles, according to CleanTechnica. Wozniak specifically called out Tesla’s over-reliance on touchscreen controls, inconsistent software updates, and prioritization of aesthetics over usability. His criticisms highlight the growing importance of intuitive user interfaces in automotive design, especially as vehicles become increasingly software-defined.

Apple has launched a rare limited-time sign-up bonus for new Apple Card customers, marking an unusual departure from its typically incentive-free credit card strategy. The promotion is available for a short window and represents Apple’s effort to compete more directly with traditional credit card issuers in the increasingly competitive financial services market.

Amazon’s attempt to acquire the James Bond franchise for $1 billion has been rejected by the producers despite multiple creative pitches. The producers’ decision appears driven by concerns about preserving the theatrical experience and Bond’s premium brand positioning rather than financial considerations. This rejection highlights the ongoing tension between traditional theatrical distribution and the growing dominance of streaming platforms in the entertainment industry.

A weeklong boycott of Amazon is set to begin this Friday, with organizers urging consumers to avoid using the company’s e-commerce platform and related services. The action aims to highlight concerns about Amazon’s labor practices, market dominance, and environmental impact, while encouraging consumers to explore alternative shopping options. Though Amazon has not officially responded, the boycott is gaining traction on social media as participants prepare to take a stand.

Amazon Bedrock Data Automation is emerging as a powerful platform for processing and analyzing multimodal content, enabling businesses to extract valuable insights from diverse data types including text, images, audio, and video. The article explores how this technology fits into the evolving AI landscape, its key features, and real-world applications across industries like retail, healthcare, and content management, while addressing challenges around building sustainable AI competitive advantages.

OpenAI is reportedly developing advanced ‘PhD-level’ AI agents with a rumored price tag of $20,000 per month, sparking debates about accessibility and the growing divide between premium AI services and open-source alternatives. This development comes amid discussions about the challenges facing AI startups, the future of human-AI interaction online, and AI’s potential to advance scientific research.