Tech Sector
Sort by
45 items
Filter
Items per page
-
AP WAS THERE: Mexico's 1938 seizure of the oil sector from US companies
Mexico took control of its most precious natural resource by seizing the oil sector from U.S. companies in a move that’s taught to schoolchildren and celebrated as a great patriotic victoryABC News - World -
Nvidia is chip sector’s only hope after AMD and Super Micro disappoint
Investors better hope that Nvidia Corp. exceeds Wall Street’s current expectations, after Tuesday’s disappointments by two other favored AI-related companies, Advanced Micro Devices and Super Micro Computer.MarketWatch - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
New York police storm Columbia and arrest pro-Palestinian protesters
Hundreds of officers in riot gear detain students who occupied campus building for nearly 24 hoursFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Antony Blinken tells Israel and Hamas that ‘time is now’ for a deal
Secretary of state says militant group must accept latest proposal but reiterates US opposition to Rafah offensiveFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Smith & Nephew grants CEO 30% pay rise despite shareholder revolt
AGM vote sees 43% come out against a hike of $2.6mn for Deepak Nath if he hits targetsFinancial Times - Business -
Is Big Tech's Spending Stifling AI Startups Innovations?
Critics say technology giants' multibillion-dollar spending on AI infrastructure makes it hard for startups to compete.Inc. - Business -
Nvidia launches tech update for ChatRTX AI chat
A new update for Nvidia ChatRTX is available for download today.VentureBeat - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Wolters Kluwer, Match Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Big Tech caught up in AI frenzy
Also in this newsletter: Houthis expand attacks, England and Wales go to the polls, warning on global povertyFinancial Times - World -
One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush
Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke downABC News - Tech -
Friends From the Old Neighborhood Turn Rivals in Big Tech’s A.I. Race
Demis Hassabis and Mustafa Suleyman, who both grew up in London, feared a corporate rush to build artificial intelligence. Now they’re driving that competition at Google and Microsoft.The New York Times - Tech -
In Race to Build A.I., Tech Plans a Big Plumbing Upgrade
The spending that the industry’s giants expect artificial intelligence to require is starting to come into focus — and it is jarringly large.The New York Times - Tech -
Investors Cheer AI Spending Boom in Big Tech---Just Not at Meta
Meta had its worst trading day in 18 months after warning of years of AI investment. Shares of Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet rallied.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Amazon Prime ads help tech giant drive profits
The tech giant did better than expected in many areas of its business.BBC News - Top stories - Amazon -
Most Companies Lack Tech Needed to Meet Sustainability Reporting Requirements
Almost nine out of 10 tech and sustainability leaders say they need to adopt better technology, according to a Bain & Co. survey.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How working for Big Tech lost 'dream job' status
Mass layoffs have eroded the shine of the tech industry.CNBC - Business -
-
TikTok Broke the Tech Law Logjam. Can That Success Be Repeated?
For years, federal lawmakers have tried to pass legislation to rein in the tech giants. The TikTok law was their first success.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
The US Government Is Asking Big Tech to Promise Better Cybersecurity
The Biden administration is asking tech companies to sign a pledge, obtained by WIRED, to improve their digital security, including reduced default password use and improved vulnerability disclosures.Wired - Tech -
Tech Powerhouses Reap Gains From AI Cloud Computing Boom
You can't spell AI without Alphabet--or Amazon, or Microsoft, which are all making money off the need for cloud services as businesses adopt AI functions.Inc. - Business -
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Other Tech Leaders to Serve on AI Safety Board
The panel will advise the Department of Homeland Security on deploying artificial intelligence safely within America’s critical infrastructure.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Ten of 11 S&P 500 sectors suffer their worst month in 2024. Here’s what comes next.
U.S. stocks closed out their worst month of 2024, with ten out of the S&P 500 index’s 11 sectors posting their biggest monthly percentage decline this year.MarketWatch - Business -
ADP says 192,000 private-sector jobs created in April. Labor market not cooling off much.
U.S. businesses created 192,000 new jobs in April, paycheck company ADP said, and more industries hired people last month in a sign of ongoing labor-market strength.MarketWatch - Business -
AI use by businesses is small but growing rapidly, led by IT sector and firms in Colorado and DC
The rate of businesses in the U.S. using AI is still relatively small but growing rapidlyABC News - Tech -
The best deals at Best Buy ahead of Memorial Day can save you hundreds on tech, home goods and more
There are tons of savings waiting for you at Best Buy right now, from discounted iPads to Samsung TVs and more.CBS News - Top stories -
Google and Apple Built Tech Empires--Now the Antitrust Laws That Helped Them Pose a Threat
Any regulatory efforts to crack down on the tech giants would have strong similarities to the Justice Department's 1988 case against Microsoft.Inc. - Business - Google -
The best graduation gift ideas in 2024: From the latest tech to memorable presents they'll cherish for a lifetime
Discover the perfect gift ideas for a high school or college graduate.CBS News - Top stories -
Micron, GM join Big Tech on this list of 20 biggest winners this earnings season
Companies in the S&P 500 increasing sales by double digits while improving profit margins also include Netflix, two home builders and American Express.MarketWatch - Business -
New Law for Old Tech: Congress Pushes Law Requiring New Cars to Receive AM Radio
Lawmakers insist AM radio is a "fundamental tool" for emergency communications for millions of listeners. Does that make sense in the era of 5G phones and space-based internet capability?Inc. - Business