Top tech stories today: Apple is moving to OLED screens; Nvidia has both legal and financial problems; Starlink will abide by the X block in Brazil.

 

Top tech stories today: Apple is moving to OLED screens; Nvidia has both legal and financial problems; Starlink will abide by the X block in Brazil.

Apple’s Transition to OLED Displays

Apple is preparing to transition all its iPhone models sold in 2025 to organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, according to a report from Nikkei. The shift marks a departure from the liquid crystal displays (LCDs) that Apple has traditionally used in many of its models. This change could lead to significant shifts in Apple's supply chain, with companies like Japan’s Sharp Corp. and Japan Display potentially losing their prominent roles in providing displays for Apple devices. Instead, the company may turn to manufacturers such as China’s BOE Technology and South Korea’s LG Display to meet its OLED requirements. However, no official confirmation or denial has been made by the involved companies regarding the report.

OLED displays are highly valued in premium devices due to their superior ability to showcase vibrant colors, deeper blacks, and sharper contrasts compared to LCDs. This technology enhances the overall viewing experience, offering more accurate color reproduction, less distortion, and better shading for media content.

Nvidia Faces Market Drop and Legal Scrutiny

Nvidia’s shares fell by 9.5% on September 3, 2024, marking one of the most significant single-day declines in U.S. market history, as reported by Reuters. This sharp decline, which wiped out $279 billion from Nvidia's market capitalization, was driven by growing concerns among investors about the costs and sustainability of AI technology. The loss followed similar trends at Intel, which also saw its stock drop nearly 9%.

Additionally, Nvidia is grappling with legal challenges, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a subpoena to the company in connection with antitrust concerns. According to Bloomberg News, regulators are investigating whether Nvidia’s customers are being restricted from switching to competitors, or if users are being coerced into depending exclusively on Nvidia's products. These legal hurdles come at a time when the chipmaker is already under intense scrutiny for its dominant role in AI and high-performance computing technologies.

Starlink to Restrict X Access in Brazil Amid Legal Battle

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink has agreed to restrict access to his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for users in Brazil, following a legal dispute with the country’s authorities. Brazil’s Supreme Court judge, Alexandre de Moraes, had earlier ordered the freezing of Starlink's accounts to enforce fines and compelled the company to block access to X. The country’s telecom regulator, Anatel, revealed that Starlink initially resisted the court’s order but later reversed its stance.

The legal confrontation between Musk and de Moraes has escalated tensions, with the judge demanding that X appoint a legal representative in Brazil or face being blocked entirely. Musk, on the other hand, has publicly mocked the judge through social media posts. Though access to X is still available in Brazil through VPNs, users who bypass the block could face penalties. Starlink currently serves over 200,000 customers in Brazil, making this decision highly impactful for its user base.