2026-06-25: Apple Raises Prices Amid AI Memory Shortages; Kremlin Demands Answers

Apple has increased the prices of its MacBook and iPad lines due to rising memory and storage chip costs driven by AI data center demand. Meanwhile, the Kremlin is demanding an explanation from Apple after the removal of VK apps from the App Store in Russia, citing legal compliance issues. OpenAI will stagger the release of GPT-5.6 following a request from the US government, with limited previews available to select partners. This episode covers these stories and more, including Microsoft's global Xbox price hike, Apple's shift to AI-focused M7 chips, and the latest developments in tech stocks and Bitcoin trading. Read the full news brief: https://metacurate.io/briefs/daily/2026-06-25