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BMW Braces for €1 Billion Tariff Hit as U.S.-EU Trade War Escalates
German automaker BMW warned on Friday that newly imposed tariffs could cost the company €1 billion ($1.09 billion) in 2025, as tensions rise between...
Digital Privacy Concerns Grow as More People Cut Back Online Presence
As online scams and data privacy concerns mount, more individuals are scaling back their digital footprints to protect themselves from identity theft, stalking, and...
Wall Street Futures Decline as Global Economic Concerns Mount
Wall Street futures took a nosedive early Monday as concerns over deflationary pressures in China and a weakening U.S. economy exacerbated fears of an...
TSMC to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Chipmaking Expansion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will invest at least $100 billion to expand its U.S. operations, President Donald Trump announced Monday alongside TSMC CEO...
Trump’s New Tariffs Shake Markets, Raise Costs for Americans
US President Donald Trump’s latest move on trade has sent shockwaves through global markets, as sweeping new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China threaten...
Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in May, Moves Users to Teams
Microsoft has announced it will shut down Skype, the once-dominant internet-based phone and video service, starting in May. The company confirmed on X that...
Japan Turns to AI Robots to Ease Elderly Care Crisis
AIREC, an AI-driven humanoid robot, is being tested in Tokyo as a potential solution to Japan’s growing elderly care crisis. In a recent demonstration,...
Nvidia Exceeds Expectations, Reinforcing Its AI Dominance
Nvidia delivered a stellar performance at the close of 2024, surpassing Wall Street estimates with robust sales and profit growth that underline its pivotal...
Tesla’s European Sales Plunge 45% Amid EV Boom and Political Controversy
Tesla Inc.’s sales in Europe plummeted 45% in January, even as the region’s electric vehicle (EV) market surged, highlighting growing challenges for the Elon...
Apple Announces $500bn US Investment, New Factory in Texas
Apple has unveiled plans to invest more than $500bn (£396bn) in the US over the next four years, starting with a new advanced manufacturing...
Apple Scraps Advanced Data Protection in Britain Amid Government Pressure
Apple is disabling its most advanced security encryption feature for cloud data in Britain, the company announced on Friday. The move marks an unprecedented...
Germany Faces Economic Uncertainty as CDU’s Merz Poised to Take Over
Germany’s struggling economy has been central in the latest election campaign, with critics blaming Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s policies. As voters head to the polls,...
Microsoft Unveils Majorana 1 Chip to Accelerate Quantum Computing
Microsoft has announced a breakthrough in quantum computing with the unveiling of its Majorana 1 chip, which it claims could enable quantum computers to...
Google Settles Italy Tax Dispute for €326 Million
Milan prosecutors plan to drop a tax case against Google’s European division after the company agreed to pay €326 million ($340 million) to settle...
Musk’s xAI Claims Grok 3 Outperforms OpenAI, DeepSeek in Early Tests
Elon Musk's xAI unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, Grok 3, on Tuesday, claiming it surpasses offerings from OpenAI and China's DeepSeek based on...
Apple to Bring AI-Powered Features to Vision Pro Headset
Apple is preparing to enhance its Vision Pro headset with Apple Intelligence, a new AI-driven suite of features, as part of a software update...
Trump Threatens EU Car Tariffs Over Unfair Trade Imbalance
US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the European automotive market, threatening to impose hefty tariffs on EU car imports. He argues...
Musk’s Ties to Trump Could Ease Federal Pressure on Tesla
Elon Musk has long criticized U.S. government oversight, arguing that federal regulations hinder Tesla’s progress in autonomous vehicle technology. With Donald Trump’s return to...
Reddit Shares Drop Over 15% Despite Strong Q4 Earnings
Reddit’s stock plunged more than 15% on Wednesday after the company reported weaker-than-expected user growth in its fourth-quarter earnings. Despite exceeding profit and revenue...
Apple Partners with Alibaba to Launch AI Features for iPhones in China
Apple is teaming up with Alibaba (9988.HK) to introduce artificial intelligence features for iPhone users in China, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a...
Elon Musk’s $97.4 Billion Bid for OpenAI Escalates AI Power Struggle
Elon Musk and a consortium of investors have made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, intensifying tensions between Musk...
What Would the End of the War Mean for Zelensky’s Domestic Reform and Re-Election...
With discussions increasing about a possible end to the war in Ukraine, Zelensky will need to prioritise tackling domestic issues at the same time...
Google Re-Edits Super Bowl AI Ad After Cheese Consumption Blunder
Google has revised an advertisement for its artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Gemini, after it inaccurately claimed that Gouda accounts for "50 to 60 percent...
Trump to Announce New 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, marking another sharp escalation in his trade...
Alphabet Shares Drop 9% After Revenue Miss, AI Investment Plans
Alphabet shares tumbled over 9% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the Google parent company reported fourth-quarter revenue that fell short of Wall Street expectations....
DeepSeek Disrupts AI Market with Unbeatable Pricing, Shaking Up Big Tech
Hemanth Mandapati, CEO of German startup Novo AI, recently switched from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to the Chinese AI model DeepSeek, highlighting how the transition took...
How Eye Care Brands Are Making Ocular Wellness More Convenient
Studies reveal that Brits are experiencing some of the most significant surges in eye problems across Europe. To date, up to 1 in 3...
Trump, Nvidia CEO Discuss AI and Export Restrictions Amid China’s Rise
President Donald Trump met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Friday to discuss AI policy, semiconductor exports, and the rise of Chinese AI firm...
Alibaba Unveils New AI Model, Qwen 2.5-Max, Amid DeepSeek’s Rapid Rise
In a surprise move on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Chinese tech giant Alibaba (9988.HK) launched its latest artificial intelligence model,...
Nvidia Defends Chinese Market Relevance as DeepSeek Sparks Investor Jitters
Nvidia reaffirmed the importance of its chips in China on Monday, stating that AI firm DeepSeek's advancements highlight the growing demand for its technology....
DeepSeek’s Disruption: Chinese Startup Challenges U.S. AI Leadership
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has shaken the global tech industry with its groundbreaking models, DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1. Praised for matching or surpassing the capabilities...
MIT CISR and The European Business Review Collaborate to Uncover Best Practices in Digital...
As businesses face increasing pressure to innovate in the digital age, the MIT Center for Information Systems Research (MIT CISR) has collaborated with The...
Trump Open to Elon Musk Buying TikTok Amid National Security Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed openness on Tuesday to the idea of billionaire Elon Musk purchasing the popular social media app TikTok, following national...
Phoenix Quietly Becomes a Tech Powerhouse with Chips, Self-Driving Cars, and Drones
Known for its golf courses, retirement appeal, and desert heat, Phoenix is making a name for itself as a rising technology hub, driven by...
TikTok Partially Restored After Trump Pledges Executive Order to Delay Ban
TikTok returned to some U.S. users on Sunday following President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he plans to issue an executive order delaying the federal...
TikTok’s U.S. Future Hinges on Last-Minute Negotiations as Deadline Looms
TikTok's fate in the U.S. remains uncertain ahead of a Sunday deadline for its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest the app or face...
Apple Faces $1.8 Billion UK Lawsuit Over App Store Commissions
Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) is under scrutiny in a landmark lawsuit at London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal, accused of abusing its market dominance by charging app...
Snapchat’s My AI Faces Backlash Over Privacy Concerns and Impact on Teens
After Snapchat launched its My AI chatbot feature last week, parents like Lyndsi Lee from East Prairie, Missouri, expressed concerns about the tool’s impact...
Netherlands in Talks with Nvidia, AMD for AI Supercomputer Facility
The Dutch government announced Thursday that it is in discussions with U.S. chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to supply hardware and expertise for a potential...
Meta Shifts Course on Moderation, Ending Fact-Checking Program and Embracing Free Speech
In a sweeping overhaul of its content moderation policies, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the company will end its longstanding fact-checking program...
Microsoft Plans $80 Billion AI Investment for Fiscal 2025
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FBI Probes Cybertruck Explosion Outside Trump Hotel
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in flames outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, killing the driver and injuring seven others. The...
Tesla to Address Software and Safety Issues in China-Made Vehicles
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Apple Joins U.S. Antitrust Case Against Google Over Search Dominance
Apple (AAPL.O) has requested to participate in the upcoming U.S. antitrust trial targeting Google’s (GOOGL.O) dominance in online search. The iPhone maker aims to...
Starbucks Strike Expands, Over 300 Stores Affected Nationwide
A strike at Starbucks is escalating, with over 300 U.S. stores expected to participate in a five-day work stoppage ending on Christmas Eve, according...
Nike CEO Elliott Hill Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid Struggles
Two months into his tenure as Nike's CEO, Elliott Hill faces his first major test on Thursday as the company reports quarterly earnings. Following...
Amazon Faces Holiday Strike Threat as Teamsters Demand Bargaining
Pressure is mounting on Amazon (AMZN.O) as the Teamsters union threatens strikes at multiple facilities during the critical holiday shopping season. Workers in New...
Google and Samsung Partner for Mixed-Reality Headset to Challenge Apple and Meta
Google and Samsung are entering the wearable headset market with a new mixed-reality headset set to launch in 2025, aiming to compete with Apple’s...
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2024 was neither a banner year nor a disastrous one for McDonald’s, but it was undeniably eventful. The fast-food giant found itself intertwined with...
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