As the week comes to a close, let’s take a look at the top stories that made headlines in the tech and entertainment world. From Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) breaking streaming records to a major AI strategy shift in China, here’s what you need to know.

Apple’s ‘Ted Lasso’ Breaks Records

Apple has scored big with the return of its hit show “Ted Lasso.” The show’s fourth season, which premiered earlier this month, has become the biggest launch in Apple TV’s history. The show garnered 296.6 million minutes of watch time in just two days, according to Nielsen data. The show’s success could significantly boost Apple’s undervalued segment.

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Apple Makes Major AI Strategy Shift In China

Apple has reportedly partnered with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA) to develop an AI model specifically for the Chinese market. This model will power Apple’s AI toolkit, Apple Intelligence, which is set to debut in China in the coming months following an iOS update. The move is seen as a strategic shift to counter Huawei’s dominance in the Chinese market.

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Trump Thanks Tim Cook For Mac Mini Production

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been commended by President Donald Trump for his commitment to American manufacturing. Cook recently opened a new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Texas, where Mac mini computers will be produced. The center will provide free training on advanced manufacturing techniques and is expected to begin Mac mini production later this year.

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Analyst Warns Tesla Over Marketing Strategy

Investment manager Gary Black has cautioned Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) about its marketing strategy. He argues that Tesla’s lack of investment in marketing has hindered its growth beyond electric vehicles. Black suggests that Tesla needs a long-term branding strategy to increase its enterprise value.

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Apple, Samsung Can Absorb Smartphone Cost Shock

According to Counterpoint analysts, Apple and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:SSNLF) can handle the rising smartphone costs better than smaller rivals. Smartphone demand has weakened in major markets due to cost inflation, with rising memory prices leading to price hikes. This has particularly impacted the low-end smartphone market.

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