British-American designer; founder of LoveFrom; long-time Apple chief designer
OpenAI and Apple are locked in a widening trade secrets dispute. Apple seeks expedited discovery and alleges misconduct by former Apple employees now at OpenAI; OpenAI rebuts with published iMessages and claims Apple misrepresented facts. The dispute centers on alleged theft of confidential hardware information and the handling of staff transitions.
Electronic Arts has been taken private in a $55 billion deal led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The move delists EA from Nasdaq and adds $20 billion in debt. Analysts expect a focus on core franchises and potential cost-cutting. Regulators approved the deal, and governance implications are under scrutiny.
Airbnb has embraced AI across product, search, and customer service, with CEO Brian Chesky saying the company is now “AI-native.” The move follows strong Q2 results, including double-digit revenue growth and a sustained push on AI-powered features that reduce costs and speed up development.
Ferrari’s first fully electric Luce has sold at Sotheby’s Monterey for $40 million, a record for a new car at auction. Proceeds go to the Ferrari Foundation’s educational programs. The sale follows mixed reception to the EV’s design and Ferrari’s push into electrification.
Meta has rolled out updates to its AR glasses to deter covert filming, adding a stronger capture LED safeguard and hardware-based privacy measures. The moves come as regulators in the EU probe the glasses and venues consider bans; the company reports a small share of devices have been tampered with and vows ongoing updates.
Apple has accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets; OpenAI contends Apple’s offboarding practices fuel the dispute. The case centers on former Apple employees who joined OpenAI and the handling of confidential information as both sides seek expedited judicial action.