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Show Notes
Apple might soon make App Store changes to raise revenue, increase margins: report
In Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reports Apple is considering tweaks for the App Store in order to “figure out ways to raise margins and squeeze additional recurring revenue from the platform”. Gurman states any changes would be a result by a push by new CEO John Ternus and senior vice president of services Eddy Cue. Reportedly, the push for these changes contributed to the departure of longtime Apple exec Phil Schiller, who disagreed with this approach. 9to5Mac notes possible ways to increase potential revenue include raising the price of the $99/year developer membership fee and possibly charging large developers fees based on traffic in order to offset infrastructure costs.
Musk’s xAI loses court bid to block Minnesota’s AI ‘nudification’ ban
In Minnesota, xAI’s second preliminary injunction filing against the state’s ban on AI-generated fake nude images was denied by US District Judge Donovan Frank. In the September 4th decision, Frank wrote “xAI has not demonstrated irreparable harm and the balance of harms tips steeply in favor of the State”. xAI claims the measure infringes upon free speech rights granted by the US Constitution and Minnesota argues the law is narrowly defined to curb spread of AI-generated non-consensual imagery. xAI will appeal the decision.
Source: Reuters
Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 AI rendering tech was intended to launch solely for NBA 2K27 for 50-series RTX GPUs, but modders ported a leaked version of DLSS 5 able to function on a far wider selection of GPUs. Nvidia spokesperson Rajal Maharaj confirmed to The Verge DLSS 5 will now officially come to older RTX 40-series GPUs in a future expansion. The modded version enables sliders for full control, but Nvidia states “For gamers, DLSS 5 is a simple on-or-off toggle” and that the granular controls are meant for developers.
Source: The Verge
Video game makers really don’t want to give their customers tariff refunds
Game console manufacturers continue to argue in US court that console purchasers are not entitled to any US tariff refunds and moved to dismiss class-action lawsuits arguing otherwise. Back in July, Nintendo stated consumers were not misled about the price at the time of purchase, were informed in advance, and still chose to buy the product. Earlier this week, Sony told the court that consumers “voluntarily paid the advertised prices for the consoles and received exactly what they paid for.” Likewise, Microsoft stated that consumers paid for, received, and continue to use the product. Nintendo recorded a $300 million refund, Sony approximately $510 million, and Microsoft has not disclosed an amount at this time.
Source: Business Insider and The Next Web
Apple tells Mac App Store developers they can now drop Intel support
Earlier in September, Apple emailed developers to share that universal macOS app in the Mac App Store requiring macOS 13 or later no longer need to support Intel-based Macs. Intel users can continue to use the latest version of any apps compatible with their machine. In 2025 Apple announced Rosetta 2, which translates Intel apps for Apple Silicon will be discontinued after macOS 27.
Source: 9to5Mac
Nigeria’s regulator asks Uber about the services it did not deliver before leaving
Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission launched an investigation into Uber’s sudden unannounced exit from the country last week. The commission aims to examine unfulfilled services to customers under the nation’s consumer laws. Uber announced the departure from Nigeria and Uganda as part of a global restructuring that included eliminating 3,300 jobs. Uber did not respond to a request for comment.
Source: The Next Web
Tesla says first responders may need to push new Cybercab with no steering wheel
Following the limited launch of Tesla Cybercabs to limited areas in Austin, Texas, NBC News revealed first responders were given a manual detailing steps on how to deal with Cybercabs that crash or breakdown, including how to push the vehicles out of the way if they are an obstruction. Tesla’s manual says first responders can contact the company to remotely move the vehicles, but that there may be situations people need to push the car. If it needs to be turned, the Cybercab tires must be pushed in the correct direction from the outside before pushing the whole vehicle, as there is no steering wheel available in a Cybercab to do it the easy way. The manual also notes “Pushing Cybercab when it is not in Neutral or Tow Mode can result in overheating the motor and potential risk of shock if electrical components are exposed.”
Source: NBC News