Apple has announced the iPhone 16e, a new AI-powered smartphone at a lower cost compared to its flagship models.Microsoft has developed a quantum chip powered by the world's first topoconductor, enabling the potential for building quantum computers within years.New rules in the UK include electric vehicles (EVs) in the expensive car supplement (ECS), imposing additional road tax for EVs costing over £40,000.Mercedes-Benz plans to cut production costs by 10% by 2027 as profits have fallen and the company faces threats from tariffs.