Intel faces scrutiny for partnerships with Chinese surveillance firms accused of enabling human rights abuses against Uyghurs, despite sanctions and U.S. political backlash.
Author: Nileena Sunil
FEMA has suspended employees who signed an open letter warning Trump administration budget cuts, political interference, and censorship of climate science could trigger another Katrina-like disaster.
Apple’s September 9 event at Steve Jobs Theatre is set to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including a new slim “iPhone 17 Air,” alongside Apple Watch and AirPods updates.
Meta will invest $50 billion in its Hyperion AI data center in Louisiana, a facility designed to scale up to five gigawatts for superintelligent AI.
Humain, backed by Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, launches Humain Chat—an Arabic-first AI chatbot built on the Allam model, supporting diverse dialects and cultural sensitivity.
Elon Musk’s xAI has sued Apple and OpenAI in Texas, accusing them of monopolistic practices by locking markets through Apple’s ChatGPT integration and seeking billions in damages.
OpenAI launches India-first Learning Accelerator with IIT Madras, AICTE, and others to transform education through AI research, $500,000 funding, and half a million ChatGPT licenses.
President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud sparks legal battles, political backlash, and renewed concerns about Fed independence.
SpaceX has called off its 10th Starship flight due to lightning risks from anvil clouds, marking the second consecutive launch delay amid ongoing technical and weather setbacks.
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) ramps up federal lobbying to $1.49M in 2025, outspending rivals as it pushes influence on AI, defense, and regulation.
Elon Musk’s xAI launches “Macrohard,” a tongue-in-cheek yet real AI software venture aiming to simulate Microsoft-like firms entirely with artificial intelligence.
Apple has sued ex-employee Shi Chen, accusing him of stealing Apple Watch trade secrets and sharing them with Oppo, intensifying U.S.-China tech rivalry concerns.
OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta over alleged talks with Elon Musk and xAI about financing his rejected $97.4 billion takeover bid, intensifying the ongoing AI legal battle.
AI continues to dominate the startup landscape as Y Combinator-backed ventures Stellon Labs, Frizzle, and OnDeck launch innovative solutions in edge AI, education, and video intelligence.
A Louisiana state regulator has approved Entergy’s deal with Meta to power the tech giant’s largest data center to date
Nuro, a startup which develops self-driving software for delivery and ride-hailing services, has raised $203 million in its Series E funding round
Elon Musk’s social media company X has reached a settlement with former employees who sued for $500 million in severance pay after mass layoffs in 2022.
A coalition of U.S. labor unions and advocacy groups is urging pension fund officials to oppose Elon Musk’s massive Tesla pay package, citing risks to workers’ retirement savings.
Pop Mart’s trending “Labubu” dolls fuel a global craze, with soaring sales, viral unboxings, and plans to double revenue through mini phone-hanging versions.
U.S. DNI Tulsi Gabbard announced sweeping reforms, slashing staff and budget while eliminating key units, amid controversy over revoked security clearances and reshaped intelligence priorities.
Microsoft is scaling back Chinese firms’ access to its cybersecurity early warning system after a SharePoint hack linked to state-sponsored attackers raised concerns of data misuse.
Target CEO Brian Cornell will step down in 2026, handing leadership to COO Michael Fiddelke as the retailer grapples with boycotts, tariffs, and falling sales.
India’s Parliament has passed a bill banning online real-money games, threatening the $3.6 billion fantasy gaming industry, jobs, investments, and pushing users toward offshore platforms.
President Donald Trump made a return to popular video-sharing platform TikTok by uploading three montages posted to a new official @whitehouse account Tuesday night
Oracle Chief Security Officer Mary Ann Davidson, a leading figure in cybersecurity since 1988, has left the company amid reorganization and AI-driven cost-cutting measures.