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
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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
Microsoft (MSFT.O) announced plans to invest approximately $80 billion in fiscal 2025 to expand its data centers, supporting artificial intelligence (AI) development and cloud-based...
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
Tesla (TSLA.O) is set to fix software in 77,650 China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to safety hazards, China's market regulator announced...
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...
McDonald’s: A Reluctant Main Character in 2024’s Headlines
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...
CData Recognized in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools
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CData is honored to be recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools. We are especially proud to be...
TikTok Seeks Court Block on U.S. Divestment Order
ByteDance and TikTok filed an emergency motion Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, seeking to block a law...
Jack Ma Highlights Ant Group’s AI Potential in Rare Public Appearance
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma expressed optimism about Ant Group's future, emphasizing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for the fintech giant. Speaking at Ant...
Marine Le Pen’s High-Stakes Gamble on French Government Collapse
Marine Le Pen’s push to bring down French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government could mark her best chance at power yet. While she claims...
Saudi Arabia Charts Ethical AI Future with Ambitious Framework
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In a bold step toward integrating advanced technology responsibly, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has unveiled a...
Australia Approves Social Media Ban for Minors Under 16 Amid Controversy
Australia approved a groundbreaking social media ban on Thursday, preventing children under 16 from accessing platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The law, which...
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Resigns Amid Mounting Criticism
Stellantis, the global automaker behind Chrysler, Jeep, and Peugeot, announced Sunday that CEO Carlos Tavares has resigned following boardroom disagreements, disappointing sales, and mounting...
Mark Zuckerberg Dines with Donald Trump, Signals Support for “National Renewal”
Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta CEO, has met with President-elect Donald Trump at a private dinner at Mar-a-Lago, marking a surprising turn in their relationship...
Google Faces Calls to Sell Chrome, Share Data in Landmark Antitrust Case
Prosecutors are urging a U.S. judge to enforce sweeping measures against Alphabet's Google, including selling its Chrome browser and possibly Android, to dismantle its...
Nvidia Unveils AI Model for Music and Audio Creation, Holds Back Public Release
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China Surpasses Germany in Industrial Robot Usage
China has overtaken Germany in industrial robot use, ranking third globally in robot density, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). With 470...
Enky Revolutionises the Concept of Start-up Fundraising with its Unique Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
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Tesla Shares Surge on Reports of Federal Autonomous Vehicle Regulations
Tesla shares jumped over 5% Monday following a Bloomberg report that President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team plans to establish federal regulations for autonomous vehicles.
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The Future of X: From Social Media Hub to Authoritarian Amplifier?
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AI Labs Shift Focus from Scale to Smarter Training Amid Challenges, Pushing Next Generation...
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Retailers Turn to Weather Analytics for Competitive Edge in Pricing
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ChatGPT’s New Search Feature Puts OpenAI in Competition with Tech Giants
On Thursday, OpenAI launched a new set of search functions within its popular language model ChatGPT, integrating web search capabilities directly into the chatbot...
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