Why tech companies like Amazon, Google and TSMC are flocking to Phoenix

• Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit

  This year is expected to be a crucial one for Amazon's Zoox, as the company plans to grow its operations and commercialize a robotaxi business.
  
  CNBC - 1h

• Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup

  A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 3h

• Entertainment, tech companies donate millions to LA wildfire relief effort

  Companies are pledging millions in donations to aid relief efforts for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
  
  CNBC - 1d
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  Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC

  Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in ...
  
  Wired - Jan. 10

• Google donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, joining other tech giants

  Google becomes the latest tech company to donate to Trump's inauguration fund
  
  CNBC - Jan. 9

• Why Milan looks like an art capital of the future

  Gallerists and collectors are drawn by an impressive cultural heritage — and attractive tax arrangements
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 9

• Amazon's Ring announces smart smoke alarm as CES tech-palooza kicks off

  Kidde and Ring will launch two models in April, along with a $5-per-month smoke monitoring subscription service.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 6

• Bruno on Utd draw: Why not like this every week?

  Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has said he and his teammates are not satisfied despite earning a draw at league leaders Liverpool, asking why his team cannot perform similarly every week.
  
  ESPN - Jan. 6

• Americans keep flocking to Florida—3 young people share what it's like living there: 'My money goes a long way'

  Florida's population has continued to boom despite costs going up and hurricanes intensifying.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 1

More from CNBC

• Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, but Trump might offer lifeline

  Although President-elect Donald Trump could choose to not enforce the law, it's unclear whether third-party internet service providers will support the app.
  
  CNBC - 1h

• Trump and China's Xi discuss TikTok, trade, fentanyl, president-elect says

  President-elect Donald Trump said he spoke on the phone with Chinese President Xi Jinping about TikTok, fentanyl, trade and more.
  
  CNBC - 3h

• Democrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cash

  Trump's second inaugural committee has reportedly raked in $170 million and is on track to end up with around $200 million.
  
  CNBC - 4h

• Sam Altman posts letter from senators concerned about OpenAI efforts to 'cozy up' to Trump

  On his X account, Sam Altman posted a letter signed by Democratic senators concerned about the ways tech companies appear to be bending to Trump's wishes.
  
  CNBC - 57m

• FAA grounds SpaceX's Starship after mid-flight explosion, reports property damage on Turks and Caicos

  The FAA grounded SpaceX's Starship pending an investigation into the failure that caused the rocket to break apart midflight after launching on Thursday.
  
  CNBC - 33m

More in Business

• Top Supreme Court lawyer charged with tax evasion related to poker winnings

  Lawyer Tom Goldstein co-founded SCOTUSblog, which chronicles Supreme Court cases. He has appeared dozens of times before the high court.
  
  CNBC - 12m

• How to ‘Trump-proof’ your 401(k)

  An investment idea for the terrified.
  
  MarketWatch - 15m

• ‘He’s twice mentioned divorce’: My new husband told me he’ll have $500,000 for retirement, but he’s $80,000 in debt. How do I protect myself?

  “Six months after we married, we had planned to get pre-qualified for a mortgage with the intention of selling both our homes.”
  
  MarketWatch - 17m
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  I.R.S. Commissioner to Quit as Trump Takes Office

  Mr. Trump has said he plans to nominate Billy Long, a former Republican congressman, to the role.
  
  The New York Times - 20m
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  Advertisers With ‘Hair on Fire’ Brace for U.S. TikTok Ban

  After the Supreme Court upheld a law that would force a sale of the video platform’s U.S. assets or start a ban on Sunday, advertisers seek alternatives.
  
  Inc. - 23m