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Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal
Microsoft said it would invest $1.5 billion in G42, an Emirati company with ties to China, as Washington and Beijing maneuver to secure tech influence in the Persian Gulf.The New York Times - Tech - Microsoft -
Spotify Makes Progress on Profitability Push
Spotify came up short on user growth, but swung to a profit in the first quarter, delivering a mixed earnings report as it works to achieve consistent profitability this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Spotify Makes Progress on Profitability Push
Spotify came up short on user growth, but swung to a profit in the first quarter, delivering a mixed earnings report as it works to achieve consistent profitability this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.The New York Times - Tech - Microsoft -
Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.The New York Times - Top stories - Microsoft -
Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.The New York Times - Business - Microsoft -
Tech's earnings bonanza this week shines spotlight on growing troubles at Tesla, Google
This quarter's earnings reports from the U.S. tech giants coincide with a mountain of drama that the companies are facing.CNBC - Business - Google -
Spotify reports record quarterly profit after a year marked by deep layoffs and activist attention
Spotify beat expectations on the top and bottom lines when it reported quarterly earnings Tuesday, after a year of activist investor scrutiny and cost cutting.CNBC - Business -
GTC 2024: Highlights from our exclusive interviews with Microsoft, Dell, Deloitte and others
VentureBeat was there to cover GTC in full force, with backstage access to some of the key companies and industry leaders at the event.VentureBeat - Tech -
CoStar pays big premium to buy tech company that creates virtual showings
Matterport’s stock skyrocketed Monday, after the provider of 3D “digital twins” of real estate properties agreed to be acquired by online real estate marketplace CoStar Group Inc. in a deal valued at $1.6 billion.MarketWatch - Business -
Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government
Google has fired 28 employees in the aftermath of protests over technology that the internet company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war, further escalating tensions surrounding a hot-button dealABC News - Tech - Google -
Amazon removed Just Walk Out from many of its own stores but wants to sell the system to others
Amazon wants other businesses to know it’s not giving up on its Just Walk Out technologyABC News - Tech -
Microsoft shows off VASA-1, an AI framework that makes human headshots talk, sing
In the long run, Microsoft sees VASA research as a step towards lifelike avatars emulating human movements and emotions.VentureBeat - Tech - Microsoft -
This ‘hidden gem’ of a city wants the tech world to take notice
Although it’s home to 11 Fortune 1,000 companies, Richmond, Va., has a “modesty problem.”MarketWatch - Business -
Chinese general takes a harsh line on Taiwan and other disputes
One of China’s top military leaders has taken a harsh line on regional territorial disputesABC News - World -
How a 20-Year-Old Book About AI Inspired This Tech Founder's Company
Gaurav Banga used a key theory from his reading to build his cybersecurity startup, Balbix.Inc. - Business -
Disney tech executive Aaron LaBerge leaves company after more than 20 years
Aaron LaBerge, longtime tech executive at Disney and ESPN, is leaving the company for a new job at sports betting platform Penn Entertainment.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
GEF Capital raised $325 million to back midsize companies that help other businesses consume energy more efficiently.
GEF Capital raised $325 million to back midsize companies that help other businesses consume energy more efficiently.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What will it take to get tech stocks rising again? An unemployment rate above 4%
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
Jim Cramer looks at what Disney CEO Bob Iger is doing well and what he needs to work on post-Peltz
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
LSU breaks through, takes first gymnastics title
LSU won its first NCAA gymnastics title Saturday, with California and Utah placing second and third, respectively.ESPN - Sports -
Reed Hastings shares the 3-word tactic that helped make Netflix a $240 billion company—it's called 'farming for dissent'
Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings says a good leader seeks out critical feedback whenever possible. Here's his three-word strategy for doing it.CNBC - Business -
Worried about the volatility in Magnificent Seven stocks? Take a look at the companies’ short-dated bonds.
As their stocks sell off, Magnificent Seven companies’ two-year bonds are looking attractive.MarketWatch - Business -
IBM Nears Deal for Cloud-Software Provider
The takeover could value HashiCorp at a premium to its market value of $4.9 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World -
First witness takes the stand in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial
Former National Enquirer Publisher David Pecker was the first witness prosecutors called to the stand Monday. He will return to testify Tuesday. Prior to testimony, the first order of business Tuesday is a hearing over whether Trump should be held ...CBS News - Top stories - New York -
Tesla and Li Auto are in an intensifying price war in China, undercutting each other as sales of electric and hybrid vehicles there surpassed those of traditional cars for the first time.
Tesla and Li Auto are in an intensifying price war in China, undercutting each other as sales of electric and hybrid vehicles there surpassed those of traditional cars for the first time.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This couple bought a rundown abandoned house for $1.5 million and plan to make it their forever home: Take a look inside
Jenna Phipps and Nick Volkov have plans to DIY most of the renovation.CNBC - Business -
Caitlin Clark’s pro salary exposes an undeniable economic reality separating the WNBA and NBA
Despite record ratings, women's basketball still struggles financially, leaving players far behind their male counterparts in compensation. Why is this happening?NBC News - Top stories - WNBA -
The U.S. Treasury is about to take a step designed to make the bond market more resilient
A long-awaited program intended to make the Treasury market more liquid and resilient is expected to get off the ground in a matter of days.MarketWatch - Business -
NFL mock draft live: 32 team reporters make their first-round picks
Reporters who cover their teams on a daily basis predict how the first round of the 2024 NFL draft will unfold in The Times' beat writers' mock draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Six quarterbacks go in first round; Steelers make big splash with trade into top 12
For the first time in 41 years, six quarterbacks go in the first roundCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
HashiCorp shares spike on report that IBM is in talks to buy the cloud software maker
HashiCorp's business is growing considerably faster than that of IBM, which has been confronting a challenging economic environment.CNBC - Business -
Tesla's Layoffs Won't Solve Its Growing Pains
The car company popularized EVs. Now, facing intense competition from China, it has to figure out what to do next.Wired - Tech -
Verstappen wins again. This time he takes first Formula 1 sprint race of the season
Max Verstappen has continued his dominance in Formula 1 and took the first sprint race of the season — the prelude to the full-blown Chinese Grand Prix on SundayABC News - Sports -
Five including child die trying to cross Channel
The deaths come hours after the UK Parliament passes its Rwanda bill, which aims to deter small boat crossings.BBC News - Top stories -
12:30 Report — Hush money trial: Opening statements, first witness takes stand
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Happy Earth Day!! It’s been a busy morning in court news. Here’s what’s happening today: Opening arguments in former President Trump’s hush money trial wrapped up this morning, and the first witness took the ...The Hill - Politics -
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, scores, results: Knicks and Nuggets rally to take 2-0 first-round leads
The NBA playoff bracket is set with 16 teams in the running for the Larry O'Brien TrophyCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Trump vows to make his voice heard in court as first week of trial draws to a close. Here's what you missed on Day 4.
The former president, who has largely sat silently in the courtroom during a week's worth of court proceedings, told reporters that he will take the stand.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Nike’s Layoffs Prove the Olympics Can’t Solve Its Midlife Crisis
Nike’s reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. Now layoffs threaten to sour hopes that the Paris games could turn its fortunes around.Wired - Tech -
Tesla Axed its Marketing Team During Layoffs. Was it a Stealth Genius Move?
It may sound crazy, but ditching a team that didn't seem able to achieve sales growth may offer useful lessons for your company.Inc. - Business - Tesla