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Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a rival that has moved faster in rolling out AI features, suggesting increased competition in the AI space.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. will allow users to select third-party AI models for its iOS 27 features, aiming to close the gap with rivals in AI development. This move is expected to enhance its product offerings and potentially boost sales.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a competitor in the AI market, against whom the Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. partnership is seen as a strategic alliance.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. has partnered with Alphabet Inc. to integrate Gemini AI models into its Siri and Apple Intelligence features, addressing pressure to deliver competitive AI products and enhancing user experience. This deal is critical for Apple Inc. to catch up in the AI market.
Jan 12, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a software rival spending heavily on artificial intelligence, contrasting with Apple Inc.'s more pragmatic approach under John Ternus.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. announced a leadership transition with John Ternus succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, effective September 1, 2026. The company faces pressure to innovate in AI, an area where it has lagged behind rivals.
Apr 20, 2026 · 108 articles
International
Microsoft: Microsoft reported forecast-beating earnings, contributing to a rally in the AI sector and broader Asian markets.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. reported forecast-beating earnings, contributing to a rally in the AI sector and broader Asian markets.
May 03, 2026 · 41 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is among the companies hiring professionals who completed ERC's AI specialization programs, indicating its demand for AI-fluent talent.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is among the companies hiring professionals who completed ERC's AI specialization programs, indicating its demand for AI-fluent talent.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Microsoft: Microsoft is among the tech companies partnering with the Pentagon to provide artificial intelligence capabilities for classified military systems.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. reported stronger-than-expected profit and revenue, leading to a rally in its stock and contributing to new records for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as one of the few companies that have previously crossed the $4 trillion market capitalization threshold, alongside Alphabet Inc.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. entered a multi-year deal with Alphabet Inc. to base its next-generation AI models on Google's Gemini, which is a significant endorsement of Alphabet Inc.'s AI capabilities. Apple Inc. was also surpassed by Alphabet Inc. in market capitalization.
Jan 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft's shares dipped despite topping analyst forecasts for Q1, as its cloud growth at 40% was outpaced by Alphabet Inc.'s Google Cloud. The company expects significant capital outlay for calendar 2026, driven by AI investments.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is expected to partner with Alphabet Inc. to power its artificial intelligence features, including upgrades to Siri, which would significantly expand Google's reach across a vast global device base.
Apr 29, 2026 · 53 articles
Regulatory
Microsoft: Microsoft is designated as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act, demonstrating the extensive application of the EU's new regulations.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is among the companies designated as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act, showing the wide reach of the EU's regulatory efforts.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is a technology company whose stocks are now available for perpetual contracts trading on Bybit.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is a technology company whose stocks are now available for perpetual contracts trading on Bybit.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a large company with a market cap of $3.1 trillion.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is mentioned as a large company with a market cap of $4.3 trillion, previously surpassed by Alphabet Inc. in 2016.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as one of the top tech giants that have anchored their future in India — Hyderabad, indicating the city's attractiveness for global companies.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is mentioned as one of the top tech giants that have anchored their future in India — Hyderabad, indicating the city's attractiveness for global companies.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as another tech giant that has struck similar deals with AI startups, which have also drawn regulatory scrutiny.
Apple Inc.: Alphabet Inc. paid Apple Inc. billions to make Google Search the default search engine on Safari, a deal previously criticized by the United States — United States Department of Justice.
May 22, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Microsoft: Microsoft's strong earnings contributed to a tech sector rally, indirectly benefiting from investor optimism amid hopes for an end to the Iran conflict.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc.'s strong earnings contributed to a tech sector rally, indirectly benefiting from investor optimism amid hopes for an end to the Iran conflict.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft was also surpassed by Nvidia in market valuation, though it remains the second-largest U.S. company. It is a significant customer of Nvidia's chips for its AI models and cloud services, and is expected to cross the $4 trillion threshold soon.
Jul 09, 2025 · 28 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft Surface Pro laptops are discounted during Amazon (company) Prime Day, offering consumers versatile 2-in-1 devices at more attractive prices.
Jun 25, 2025 · 10 articles
Regulatory
Microsoft: Microsoft's Bing search engine is currently used by ChatGPT for real-time information. Microsoft is also cited by Alphabet Inc. as a competitor in the generative AI space.
Apr 22, 2025 · 11 articles
Tech
Microsoft: Microsoft's Edge browser is mentioned as another browser built on Chromium, indicating the widespread use of Google's open-source code.
Jul 09, 2025 · 8 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a backer of OpenAI, highlighting the competitive landscape in the AI industry.
Aug 25, 2025 · 24 articles
Business
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. was recently targeted with a lawsuit by authors accusing it of using pirated books to train its generative AI, Apple Intelligence.
Sep 05, 2025 · 21 articles
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