HPE sees more than 30% growth in server sales as AI boom rolls on

ServiceTitan’s planned IPO could come with a more than $5 billion valuation

The Glendale, Calif.-based company could raise up to $500 million in its initial public offering.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

The Memo: Democrats hit Biden for pardon that they see as gift to Trump

President Biden is facing blowback from his own party for his dramatic Sunday evening pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. A growing chorus of Democrats have raised their voices to object to the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Mobile games see high returns on hybrid monetization models | AppsFlyer

AppsFlyer's 2024 State of App Monetization report shows that gaming apps can often benefit from hybrid monetization models -- but not always.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, Thailand with over 30 killed, thousands displaced

Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

PlayStation at 30: the console that made video games cool

Launched in Japan in December 1994, the record-breaking PlayStation started out as a CD add-on for the Super Nintendo – but ended up ushering video games into a new era all on its own. If you were ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Tesla's China Sales Fall as Competition Heats Up

The U.S. electric-vehicle maker’s China-made car sales fell 4.3% in November.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator

Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctions

Financial Times - Dec. 3

East Coast to See More Freezing Temperatures as Lake-Effect Snow Eases

Snow has been piling up for days around the Great Lakes as temperatures remain bitterly cold in the eastern United States. Another storm system brings the threat of more.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

'Roll your eyes if you want, I'm a star': TikTok to hold first awards show

The UK's first TikTok Awards sees 72 creators, who have a combined follower count of over 101m, nominated.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?

Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Microchip Technology to Cut Jobs, Sees Revenue Near Low End of Views

The Chandler, Ariz., total system solutions provider said it plans to cut about 500 employees following slower-than-expected turns orders and manufacturing restructuring plans.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2

Bitcoin's post-election boom

Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Bitcoin's boost for Trump Bitcoin has blasted through a series of record highs since President-elect Trump’s ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

Best Kindle Cyber Monday Deals and Amazon Device Sales (2024)

Cyber Monday is almost over—grab the brand-new Kindle lineup and many other Amazon products, from Eero routers to Ring cameras, before time runs out.

Wired - Dec. 2

College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC stands

The next set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday night under heavy scrutiny before the final bracket is set on Sunday

ABC News - Dec. 2

Saudi Arabia makes more than 900 sponsor deals in 2034 World Cup plan

Kingdom set to be awarded tournament in December Agreements also made with many football federations Saudi Arabia has struck more than 900 sponsorship deals across the sporting landscape and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

See Call Of Duty's Snow-Filled Nuketown Map Makeover For The Holidays

As usual, Call of Duty is getting a holiday update, and some of the first details for what's going down in Black Ops 6 have now arrived. As part of a new COD POD from Activision , the company ...

GameSpot - Dec. 2

Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows

The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

12:30 Report — Hunter Biden pardon ripples across Washington

Plus: The Pete Hegseth story isn’t going away. {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Welcome back and happy December! First lady Jill Biden unveiled the 2024 holiday decorations at the White House ...