Apple's recent Q1 results showcased the company's strength in hardware but highlighted its struggles in the artificial intelligence sector, while a recent winter storm in the eastern U.S. tested the power grid's resilience, revealing vulnerabilities in fossil-fuel plants.
Apple reported a successful holiday quarter, exceeding expectations in global iPhone sales and its China business, according to Fortune. The company also increased its profit margins and boasted over 2.5 billion active Apple devices. Fortune noted that these results demonstrated CEO Tim Cook's "unparalleled mastery of the controls" of the $3.8 trillion company. However, the report also pointed out Apple's challenges in the evolving AI market, stating that Apple and Cook had "shockingly little to say" about their vision for AI.
Meanwhile, a severe winter storm put a strain on the power grid in the eastern half of the U.S., according to MIT Technology Review. While the grid largely met the increased demand, there were signs of stress, particularly for fossil-fuel plants. An analysis cited by MIT Technology Review found that PJM, the nation's largest grid operator, experienced "significant unplanned outages in plants that run on natural gas and coal." The report noted that these facilities historically struggle in extreme winter weather. Much of the country continues to face record-low temperatures, and the possibility is looming for even more snow this weekend.
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