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  • UK court ruling could unlock compensation for Apple users over App Store fees
    October 23, 2025, 6:56 PM EDT. Britain's Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that Apple abused its dominant position by charging excessive and unfair commissions through the App Store, potentially triggering compensation for about 36 million UK users. The case, led by Dr. Rachael Kent of King's College London, argues Apple could owe as much as £1.5bn for purchases over the past decade. Apple plans to appeal, saying the ruling ignores the value the App Store provides to developers and consumers. Lawyers from Hausfeld claim eligible customers must have bought paid apps, subscriptions, or in-app content via the UK App Store since Oct 1, 2015. The tribunal will determine the exact damages at a forthcoming hearing, with payouts possibly delayed while appeals proceed.
  • Used EV Batteries Turned into Fertilizers via Ion-Exchange
    October 23, 2025, 6:54 PM EDT. Researchers in the U.S. have demonstrated a method to turn used EV batteries into fertilizers by using an ion-exchange process to recover lithium from LFP materials and replace it with potassium. The resulting mix of phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen could be produced as crop fertilizers, reducing EV waste and boosting domestic supply of fertilizer ingredients. Led by Deyang Qu at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the concept addresses the current high recycling costs by turning waste into a high-value product. The team notes that conventional disposal is costly and that this approach could provide an economically sustainable path, with preliminary proof of concept funded by internal grants and the USDA. Next steps include scaling up production and field trials to compare against conventional fertilizers.
  • Microsoft AI chief says company won't build erotica AI services, distancing from OpenAI
    October 23, 2025, 6:52 PM EDT. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says the company won't provide simulated erotica or erotica-focused AI services, distancing Microsoft from its longtime partner OpenAI. Speaking at the Paley International Council Summit in Menlo Park, he warned that such models could mislead users, calling for conscious decisions to avoid sexbot erotica. The comments arrive after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said verified adults could use ChatGPT for erotica, sparking debate about tech ethics. The move comes as Microsoft deepens its Copilot strategy, rolling out new features like an AI companion Mico. Suleyman has urged building AI for people, not as a replacement for humanity, a stance echoed in his August essay and contrasts with rivals pursuing more provocative avatars.
  • Realme GT8 Pro Delivers Ricoh GR DNA with Interchangeable Camera System
    October 23, 2025, 6:50 PM EDT. Realme teams up with Ricoh Imaging to deliver the GT8 Pro, a flagship-like phone with a customizable, interchangeable rear camera island inspired by the Ricoh GR. The triple-camera setup includes a Ricoh-tuned 50MP main sensor with a 1/1.56-inch sensor and f/1.8, plus a 200MP telephoto (3x zoom) and a 50MP ultra-wide. It offers 8K video on all sensors and a Ricoh GR-inspired UI and aesthetics. It supports 28mm and 40mm focal lengths from Ricoh GR lines, a 6.79-inch 2K display at 144Hz, a 7,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Price starts at CNY 3,999 (~$560) in China. The collaboration centers on authentic street photography aesthetics and a distinct user experience.
  • Microsoft Edge's Copilot Mode adds more AI features like Actions and Journeys
    October 23, 2025, 6:38 PM EDT. Microsoft is expanding Edge with Copilot Mode, turning Copilot into a web-facing assistant in a new tab chat window for questions, searches, or URLs. It ties AI responses to Edge results, can summarize across all open tabs, and even compare products. A new agentic Copilot Actions feature can unsubscribe from marketing emails or book a reservation, though Microsoft warns it's for research and may misfire. Preview-style Journeys groups your browsing history into topics and suggests what to search next. You enable Copilot Mode by toggling a switch in Edge (and enable Actions and Journeys in Preview in the US). As with other AI tools, it may make mistakes, so use it with caution.