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Nintendo’s Switch 2 likely becoming the fastest-selling console ever

The Nintendo Switch 2 has taken the gaming world by storm, selling 3.5 million units globally within its first four days of release. Nintendo itself called this achievement the “highest…

YouTube’s ecosystem generated 490,000 jobs and contributed $55 billion to US GDP in 2024

YouTube revealed on Tuesday that its creative ecosystem contributed more than $55 billion to the U.S. GDP and supported over 490,000 full-time jobs, based on research conducted by Oxford Economics.…

OpenAI says annual revenue reaches $10 billion

OpenAI recently announced that it has reached $10 billion in annual recurring revenue, nearly doubling from approximately $5.5 billion last year. This revenue encompasses income generated from consumer products like…

Google offers buyouts to employees company-wide, including Search team

Google has extended voluntary buyout offers to employees in several of its divisions, including its Knowledge & Information (K&I) unit—which houses Search, Ads, and Commerce—along with central engineering, marketing, research,…

Qualcomm to buy semiconductor company Alphawave Semi for $2.4 billion

Qualcomm announced plans to acquire Alphawave Semi, a UK-based semiconductor company specializing in high-speed data center connectivity, in a deal valued at approximately $2.4 billion. The acquisition is part of…

DoorDash Faces Lawsuit in Canada Over Misleading Pricing Practices

Canada’s Competition Bureau has launched a lawsuit against DoorDash Inc. and its Canadian subsidiary, accusing the food delivery company of marketing prices lower than what consumers actually pay at checkout.…

Warner Bros. plans major restructuring by separating cable and streaming units

As cable television faces continued stagnation and cord-cutting accelerates, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is restructuring to better position itself in the evolving media environment. The company announced plans to split…

Amazon plans $20B investment in Pennsylvania data centers, including site near nuclear plant

Amazon announced on Monday plans to invest $20 billion in two new data center complexes in Pennsylvania. One of these is being built adjacent to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant…

Meta reportedly plans multi-billion dollar investment in Scale AI

Meta is reportedly discussing a multibillion-dollar investment in Scale AI, with Bloomberg reporting that the deal could surpass $10 billion. This would mark the largest external AI investment by Meta,…

Tesla attempts to block public records access ahead of Austin robotaxi launch

Tesla is reportedly attempting to block journalists’ access to public records in Austin related to its upcoming robotaxi service launch in the city. The company announced in January its intention…

Temu and Shein Shift Focus to Europe Amid Regulatory Challenges

Temu and Shein, China-founded budget e-commerce platforms, are increasingly turning to Europe as their U.S. operations suffer under unfavorable trade policies. However, their entry into European markets may not be…

Elon Musk’s net worth falls $34 billion amid feud with Trump

Elon Musk experienced a staggering $34 billion loss in personal wealth on Thursday after a public dispute with President Donald Trump. Tesla shares dropped 14.3% during the trading session, wiping…

Elon Musk Says SpaceX May Decommission Dragon Spacecraft After Trump Threat — Or Maybe Not

Elon Musk announced Thursday that SpaceX would begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft “immediately” in response to President Donald Trump’s threat to cancel government contracts with Musk’s companies. Dragon is critical…

Tanzania Orders Shutdown of X Over Pornography Concerns

Tanzania has decided to block access to the social media platform X, citing the sharing of pornographic content that conflicts with the country’s laws, culture, customs, and traditions, the information…

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Downplays AI Job Fears, Highlights Growth Plans

In a Bloomberg interview Wednesday night in San Francisco, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai pushed back against fears that AI might render half of the company’s 180,000-person workforce redundant. Instead, Pichai…

Reddit Sues AI Startup Anthropic Over Contract Breach and ‘Unfair Competition’

Reddit is suing Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, alleging breach of contract and accusing the company of “unlawful and unfair business acts” by using Reddit’s platform data without permission. The…

Meta’s Move Into Nuclear Power Plant Ownership, More or Less

Meta announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to purchase all the “clean energy attributes” from Constellation Energy’s Clinton Clean Energy Center, a 1.1-gigawatt nuclear power plant located in central…

Disney Cuts Costs With Hundreds More Layoffs

Disney has revealed plans to lay off several hundred employees worldwide, affecting teams in its film, television, and finance departments. The entertainment giant faces ongoing challenges as viewers increasingly turn…

TikTok Shop Food Listings Allegedly ‘Putting People at Risk’

A recent BBC investigation found that many food items sold on TikTok Shop lack required allergen information, putting consumers at risk. UK businesses must legally declare any of the 14…

Tesla Submits New ‘Robotaxi’ Trademark Applications After Previous Attempt Stalls

Tesla has submitted new trademark applications for the term “Tesla Robotaxi,” following earlier setbacks in securing trademarks for its planned self-driving vehicle service. Back in October 2024, Tesla applied to…