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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Apple’s request to stay a lower court order concerning its App Store operations. This ruling impacts Apple’s ability to control in-app purchases by disallowing developers to direct users to external payment options. The ongoing antitrust battle, initiated by Epic Games, is the root of this legal dispute. Apple plans to appeal the decision, disagreeing with the ruling that they violated a previous court order promoting market competition.

Elon Musk’s criticism of Republican tax and spending plans has reportedly strained his relationship with Donald Trump. Disagreement over proposed legislation impacting Tesla and the electric vehicle industry, including fees for EV owners and elimination of tax credits, has fueled the tension. Musk, expressing concerns about “debt slavery,” has actively campaigned against the proposals, potentially damaging a previous close collaboration with Trump, who is reportedly displeased with the shift.

As the 2025 Gaokao nears, China is undertaking a massive logistical operation: nationwide distribution of exam papers. China Post, with police escorts and advanced technology like Beidou, is ensuring secure transport for over 13.35 million examinees. The operation highlights the exam’s importance and underlines the need for public vigilance and cooperation.

Kingsoft Office appointed Lei Jun, the founder and de facto controlling shareholder, as Honorary Chairman. Jun, with his extensive experience in technical innovation and management, will provide strategic guidance without receiving compensation. His advisory role is expected to contribute to the company’s growth, reflecting his long history with the company since 1992 and his other entrepreneurial ventures.

A roadside sign labeled “985” and “211” along a highway in Shaanxi Province, referencing elite Chinese universities, has become a symbol of good luck for students preparing for the National College Entrance Examination. Local residents and traffic police film the sign during exam season to wish students success, transforming the marker into a localized landmark of hope and ambition. The sign’s strategic placement coincides with highway kilometer markers.

Nio’s new brand, Ledao, is running a localized pilot program using the L60 model for Didi’s premium ride-hailing service. This move, aimed at broadening consumer access, has sparked discussion. Nio executives address public concern, clarifying this is a limited trial to potentially compete with the BYD Han in the RMB 200,000 segment. They aim to provide consumers with a Ledao experience through a curated program.

A projector manufacturer is launching a lamp replacement service in April 2025 to address declining picture quality. The service offers tiered packages: “BrightView” for lamp replacement and installation, “VividCare” for in-depth cleaning and maintenance, and “PremiumCare” for on-site service. This initiative aims to rejuvenate home theater systems, ensuring optimal viewing experiences.

This comparison reviews the Dangbei X5S Plus, JMGO N3, and Vidda M2 Pro projectors under $500. The Dangbei stands out with superior brightness, contrast, and color accuracy due to its ALPD 3.0 laser. It also has a more versatile design and interface, including more connectivity ports. While both JMGO and Vidda provide viable options, the Dangbei excels in overall performance and user experience.

BYD is aggressively pursuing legal action against online defamation and disinformation campaigns. Publicly announcing a crackdown on “black public relations” and media tactics, the EV giant is suing 37 accounts with 126 more under review. BYD has already won cases, with individuals ordered to apologize and pay damages for spreading false information, demonstrating their commitment to protecting their reputation and market fairness.

Micron has begun shipping samples of its 1γ LPDDR5X memory, targeting next-gen AI smartphones. This advanced, low-power DRAM boasts industry-leading 10.7Gbps speeds, up to 20% lower power consumption, and the thinnest packaging in the industry at 0.61mm. This marks a significant advancement in mobile memory, utilizing EUV lithography. Competitors like Samsung and SK Hynix are also developing their own 1c DRAM solutions, intensifying the competition in the mobile memory market.