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Product & Design Pulse v66
Patent Wins and AI Investment 💰
Malcom Jones
November 17, 2025
Welcome to this week’s edition of Product & Design Pulse, where we explore the latest in tech, product, design, and innovation! Apple was hit with a $634 million blow after a jury ruled it infringed Masimo’s medical sensor patents—another crack in its increasingly contested wearables empire. Security researchers sounded the alarm as Chinese state-backed hackers ramped up AI-powered attack techniques, supercharging everything from phishing to malware. In Europe, Google came under fresh scrutiny as regulators opened a DMA investigation into whether it’s quietly down-ranking media publishers in search results. And Anthropic made headlines with a sweeping $50 billion investment plan aimed at reshaping America’s AI infrastructure, from data centers to clean energy—signaling just how high the stakes have become in the race to scale.
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Last week…
Masimo Wins $634 Million Verdict Against Apple in Apple Watch Patent Fight
A federal jury has ordered Apple to pay $634 million to medical technology company Masimo over patent infringement tied to the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen monitoring feature. Masimo argued that Apple misappropriated its pulse oximetry technology after recruiting key employees from the company. The verdict marks a major win for Masimo and adds to Apple’s growing legal challenges around its wearable devices.
Chinese Hackers Are Using AI to Supercharge Cyberattacks
According to U.S. intelligence officials and security researchers, Chinese state-backed hackers are increasingly using AI tools to automate phishing, write malware, and analyze stolen data. The integration of generative AI is making cyberattacks more efficient and harder to detect. Experts warn this evolution could significantly escalate global cybersecurity threats.
EU Opens DMA Investigation into Google Over Possible Demotion of Media Content
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into whether Google is violating the Digital Markets Act by demoting media publishers’ content in its search results. Regulators say early evidence suggests Google may be favoring its own products and AI-generated answers over third-party journalism, potentially reducing visibility and traffic for news organizations. If confirmed, the breach could lead to significant fines and mandatory changes to Google’s search business.
Anthropic Invests $50 Billion in American AI Infrastructure – Anthropic
Anthropic announced a $50 billion investment initiative to expand AI infrastructure across the United States over the next five years. The plan includes building new data centers, developing sustainable energy solutions, and strengthening semiconductor supply chains. The company says the effort will support safe, large-scale AI deployment and create tens of thousands of tech and construction jobs.
