Qualcomm’s Strong Forecast Driven by Chinese Smartphone Demand
Qualcomm Inc. announced on Wednesday that its projected sales and profit for the upcoming quarter are expected to surpass Wall Street’s estimates, largely driven by an increase in Chinese smartphone…
Amazon May Fund Anthropic Again, If It Switches to Its Chips
Amazon is reportedly exploring another multibillion-dollar investment in AI startup Anthropic, according to The Information. The deal, though still in negotiation, includes a stipulation: Amazon wants Anthropic to incorporate its…
Amazon Wins FAA Approval for Drone Deliveries in Arizona
Amazon’s much-anticipated Prime Air drone service just got the all-clear from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to buzz across the skies in Arizona’s Phoenix metro area, kicking off a new…
Nintendo Confirms Switch Games Will Work on Upcoming Console
Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, announced on Wednesday that software from the company’s Switch console will be compatible with its upcoming successor device. While specific details about the new hardware are…
China-Linked Hackers Accessed US Telecom Data for Months, Report Finds
New revelations highlight the scale of surveillance on US telecom networks by hackers linked to China, potentially impacting thousands of Americans. The Wall Street Journal reports that this hacking group,…
OpenAI Acquires Chat.com Domain
OpenAI has quietly picked up Chat.com, and now visitors to the domain are redirected straight to ChatGPT, the company’s flagship AI-powered chatbot. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the move with…
How Trump’s Presidency Could Impact Musk’s Companies
Elon Musk, the high-profile CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, has publicly aligned with Donald Trump’s campaign, bringing his wealth, influence, and online presence on X (formerly Twitter) to bear…
Suzuki Unveils First EV E Vitara in Collaboration with Toyota
Suzuki has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV), the E Vitara, developed in collaboration with Toyota. The compact, 4WD-capable electric SUV marks a significant milestone for Suzuki as it ventures…
Internet Archive Brings Wayback Machine Back to Full Strength
The Internet Archive has restored its “Save Page Now” feature on the Wayback Machine, resuming a core function after DDoS attacks disrupted services in early October. This latest update, shared…
US Lawmaker Urges Crackdown on Chinese Chipmaker SMIC
A leading Republican lawmaker has voiced strong concerns over the Biden administration’s approach to regulating China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), arguing that not enough is being done to counter…
Apple Alerts Investors Future Products Might Not Be as Profitable
Apple is signaling to investors that its future product lines, despite being innovative, may not deliver the same profit margins as its hallmark iPhone. The tech company issued this warning…
South Korea Fines Meta $15 Million for Collecting User Data Illegally
Facebook owner Meta Platforms faces a 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million) fine imposed by South Korea for collecting and using sensitive user data without legal authorization. The Personal Information Protection…
Nvidia Surpasses Apple in Market Value, Reclaims Top Spot
Nvidia passed Apple in market capitalization on Tuesday, becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company for the second time. Nvidia’s stock climbed nearly 3%, closing with a market cap…
Super Micro Shares Fall 17% as Annual Results Delay Remains Unresolved
Super Micro, a major player in the server industry facing scrutiny, has experienced a 17% decline in share value during extended trading. This sharp drop followed the company’s release of…
Meta Brings Llama AI to U.S. National Security
Meta has announced that it is making its Llama AI models available to U.S. government agencies and contractors involved in national security. The decision aims to address concerns about open-source…
Apple Brings Real-Time Election Updates to Users’ Screens
Apple has released a Live Activity widget to provide real-time updates on the U.S. 2024 presidential election, enabling users to monitor results on their lock screens, home screens, and Apple…
Japanese Engineers Head to Tenstorrent for AI Chip Training
Japan’s government has enlisted Silicon Valley AI chip startup Tenstorrent to train 200 Japanese chip designers over five years at the company’s U.S. offices. This initiative, announced Tuesday, involves a…
Meta’s Plan for Nuclear-Powered AI Data Center Stalled by Rare Bee Discovery
Meta’s plans to build a nuclear-powered AI data center in the U.S. have stalled due to the discovery of a rare bee species on the intended site. The Financial Times…
Netflix Is Killing Most of Its Interactive Content
Netflix is saying goodbye to nearly all of its interactive content, leaving only four titles after December 1st. The company confirmed to The Verge that most of its “Interactive Specials”…
Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of 500,000 Ohio Residents
The City of Columbus, Ohio, confirmed that a July ransomware attack led to the theft of personal data belonging to 500,000 residents. Hackers accessed information, including names, birth dates, addresses,…