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
By Amit Sharma
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
Nvidia (NVDA.O) on Monday introduced *Fugatto*, an advanced artificial intelligence model capable of generating music, sound effects, and even modifying voices. Designed for use...
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
With a remarkable 500% growth in crowdfunding for its B2B projects in just one quarter, the Belgian-French startup is now opening its capital to...
Enky Takes the Lead in the Second-hand Furniture Market!
With a 500% growth in crowdfunding for its ‘B2B’ projects within just one quarter, the Franco-Belgian start-up Enky is now preparing to launch an...
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.
The...
The Future of X: From Social Media Hub to Authoritarian Amplifier?
The platform formerly known as Twitter, now rebranded as X, is facing a significant exodus as it grapples with its transformation under Elon Musk....
AI Labs Shift Focus from Scale to Smarter Training Amid Challenges, Pushing Next Generation...
As artificial intelligence companies face mounting challenges in developing more powerful language models, some of the world’s most influential AI scientists and investors say...
Retailers Turn to Weather Analytics for Competitive Edge in Pricing
Retailers like Walmart are increasingly leveraging weather analytics to adapt their strategies, from pricing to advertising. Previously limited to basic inventory planning, weather data...
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...
Canadian Dimension: What the US Presidential Candidates Are Saying and Aren’t – Key Trends...
By Dr. Jack Rasmus
National opinion polls show that with just one week to go in the US presidential election, Trump and Harris are virtually...
Amazon’s Shift to Everyday Essentials Boosts Sales, Challenges Rivals Amid Price Pressures
Amazon’s focus on everyday essentials, from toothpaste to dish detergent, is driving more frequent purchases on its platform but putting downward pressure on average...
November 2024: A Swing States Déjà Vu Election?
By Dr. Jack Rasmus
With the November 2024 election now just days away, the political marketing passing as political polling is intensifying. If one were...
X’s New Terms Allow AI Training on User Content, Stirring Concerns
On November 15, X’s updated terms of service will grant the platform a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use all user-shared content to train its...
Holiday Scams Are Coming: How to Avoid Falling for Phishing Tricks, According to a...
By Pamela Martinez, Writer and Editor at The European Business Review
Email is the number one channel scammers use to trick consumers, and it gets phishier during the...
Alibaba Agrees to $433.5 Million Settlement in U.S. Class-Action Lawsuit
China’s Alibaba Group (9988.HK) has agreed to pay $433.5 million to settle a U.S. class-action lawsuit, which accused the e-commerce giant of monopolistic practices....
Disney Names James Gorman as New Chairman Amid Leadership Shifts and Industry Challenges
Disney is set to appoint its fourth board chair in just over three years, as the company continues to navigate turbulence in the media...
One Young World’s Kate Robertson: Peace is Possible
In a year marked by global hostilities, from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war to the Israel-Hamas war and civil unrest in Sudan, Kate Robertson's message...
Dow Jones and New York Post Sue AI Firm Perplexity for Copyright Infringement
Rupert Murdoch’s Dow Jones, parent company of The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Post filed a lawsuit on Monday against Perplexity, a...
TikTok Lays Off Hundreds Amid Shift to AI-Driven Content Moderation
TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees globally, with a significant number affected in Malaysia, as the company pivots towards AI-powered content moderation. On...
Amazon Partners with Rivian to Boost Delivery Speed with New In-Truck Spotlight System
In its ongoing pursuit of greater efficiency, Amazon (AMZN.O) has developed new systems designed to speed up deliveries and simplify purchasing decisions for customers,...
Strike forces Boeing to Cut Workforce and Delay Jet Launch
Boeing will cut 17,000 jobs—10% of its global workforce—and delay the first deliveries of its 777X jet by a year, citing financial strain from...
Google Faces Potential Divestment of Chrome and Android in Antitrust Case
The U.S. Justice Department may ask a court to force Alphabet, Google’s parent company, to divest parts of its business, such as its Chrome...
Tesla to Unveil Robotaxi Plans as Analysts Question Profitability
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to reveal details about the company’s long-awaited autonomous taxi fleet on October 10, a project he claims could...
AI Companion Emerges in Microsoft’s New Copilot
Microsoft has launched a significant update to its AI system, Copilot, designed to make it more than just a productivity tool by focusing on...
PayPal Expands Cryptocurrency Capabilities for U.S. Merchants
PayPal Holdings (PYPL.O) announced on Wednesday that it will enable U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency directly from their business accounts. This...
OpenAI Faces Executive Shakeup During Critical Funding Round
Three top leaders at OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company backed by Microsoft, announced their resignations on Wednesday. Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati, VP of...
Amazon Unveils AI Tool ‘Amelia’ to Boost Seller Support and Sales
Amazon has launched a new AI tool, Amelia, designed to assist independent sellers with managing sales metrics, inventory, and advertising on its platform. Unveiled...
Chip Giants TSMC and Samsung Consider Expanding to UAE
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics are reportedly exploring plans to build major semiconductor factories in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to...
Instagram Enhances Safety Settings for Teen Users
Instagram announced a major update on Tuesday aimed at safeguarding young users, rolling out new “teen account” settings that will automatically set accounts for...
Former Coursera Exec Joins OpenAI to Boost AI in Education
OpenAI has hired Leah Belsky, a former Coursera executive, as its first General Manager of Education. Belsky will lead efforts to integrate OpenAI’s tools...
Australia Enforces Age Limit on Social Media Use
Australia has introduced a new law setting a minimum age limit for social media use, aimed at protecting young users from online harm. Starting...
Google’s Ad Business Goes to Court Over Monopoly Claims
Google’s advertising business is under legal scrutiny in a trial that could impact its dominance in the digital ad industry. Following an earlier declaration...
iPhone 15 and More: What to Expect from Apple’s Fall Event
Apple has announced its highly anticipated fall event, set for September 12, 2024, where the tech giant is expected to unveil its latest products....
FedEx Invests in AI Robotics Firm Nimble to Boost Supply Chain
FedEx has announced a strategic investment in Nimble, an AI and robotics company, to strengthen its supply chain operations. By leveraging Nimble's cutting-edge automation...
U.S. Supply Chain Struggles May Boost Holiday Inflation
U.S. supply chains are facing challenges as the holiday season approaches, potentially driving up inflation. Disruptions in the supply chain are affecting the availability...
Women Business Leaders Outshine Men in Tech Expertise, Research Finds
New research by Accenture reveals that women business leaders are leading the charge in technology expertise, with 33% of women in leadership roles possessing...
Elon Musk’s X Faces Shutdown in Brazil Amid Legal Standoff
Elon Musk's social media platform X is on the brink of a shutdown in Brazil as tensions escalate with the Supreme Court. Judge Alexandre...
Klarna Leverages AI to Reduce Workforce, Reports Profit Surge
Swedish payments firm Klarna has cut hundreds of jobs by deploying AI chatbots to handle customer queries, with further reductions expected. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski...
What Does Google’s Antitrust Case Mean for Big Tech?
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In the first successful antitrust case since 2000, Google has been found guilty of monopoly formations. How will the...
The AI Hype has Lost its Momentum
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Economists and investors have grown skeptical about AI’s potential. Will AI find its way out of the trough of...
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The Lawbreaker: How Deliberate Rule-Breaking Drives Innovation
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