Meta has signed a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy to procure 1.1 gigawatts of power from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, starting in June 2027. This move marks Meta’s first venture into nuclear energy, aligning with other tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, who are investing in reliable energy sources to support expanding AI infrastructure. The deal encompasses the entire energy output of the plant's sole reactor and supports Meta’s broader clean energy and AI goals. Although the energy won’t directly power Meta's data centers, it contributes to regional operations and the company’s sustainability commitments.
nypost.com, reuters.comApple and Alibaba's plans to launch AI services in China have been delayed by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), as reported by the Financial Times. The setback is attributed to ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China under President Donald Trump. The two companies had announced a partnership in February 2025 aimed at supporting AI features on iPhones in China. The delay hampers Apple’s competitive position, especially as domestic rival Huawei has surged ahead by integrating AI models from DeepSeek into its devices. Additionally, Trump recently imposed a 25% tariff on U.S. iPhone sales for devices not manufactured in the country.
reuters.comAt the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, 2025, Apple is expected to unveil a significant revamp of its operating systems, marking the most substantial redesign since iOS 7. The anticipated updates include comprehensive changes to the user interface and a shift in the naming convention for Apple’s operating systems. Instead of using sequential version numbers, Apple may start naming its OS updates based on the release year, such as iOS 26 succeeding iOS 18. This new naming system could extend to all Apple operating systems.
timesofindia.indiatimes.comErrol Musk, father of Elon Musk, embarked on a significant five-day visit to India from June 1 to 6, 2025, blending cultural reverence with strategic engagements. On June 4, he visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, offering prayers and participating in the consecration ceremony of the Ram Darbar. During his visit, Errol focused on supporting India's green technology sector. As a newly appointed advisor to Servotech Power Systems, he engaged with policymakers and business leaders in New Delhi and toured an EV and solar manufacturing facility in Haryana. His participation in a World Environment Day tree-planting drive on June 5 emphasized his dedication to sustainability.
indiatimes.comOnePlus is set to launch its latest smartphone, the OnePlus 13s, on June 5 in India. This new device marks the company's first-ever compact flagship smartphone and is part of the OnePlus 13 Series. The OnePlus 13s is being released exclusively for the Indian market and is expected to deliver top-tier performance, incorporate advanced OnePlus AI features, and showcase a fresh design in a sleek form factor. A highlight feature of the device includes the new "Plus Key." OnePlus will host a livestream for the launch event, allowing fans and tech enthusiasts to watch the unveiling online.
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