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Apple TV+ hikes subscription for third time in three years
Apple TV+ monthly subscription will be $13 in the U.S. and other countries starting Thursday.
Google’s Pixel 10 launch wasn't about the phones but the strategic AI play
Google develops Android, the operating system found on over 3 billion devices, which gives it a strategic advantage to hook users on its Gemini-powered AI.
UK faces legal challenge over attempt to force through data center development
Campaigners in the U.K. are contesting the government's approval of a new data center, raising concerns over the sheer power and water such facilities require.
Meta puts the brakes on its massive AI talent spending spree
Meta Platforms has paused hiring for its AI division, ending a spending spree that saw the company acquire a wave of high-priced AI researchers and engineers.
Microsoft's gutting of discounts for some clients likely baked into guidance, analyst says
In getting rid of enterprise discounts for certain products, some Microsoft clients could face significant price increases.
Alibaba says smart car spinoff Banma plans to list shares in Hong Kong
Alibaba said in a filing on Wednesday that Banma, a smart car supplier that the company backs, will list shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
These little robots are changing the way solar farms are built, saving time and money
Civ Robotics is a startup that uses robots as land surveyors. The robots can mark thousands of placement points per day for solar panels on solar farms.
Intel in talks with other large investors for equity boost at discount, sources say
It comes after SoftBank announced it would invest $2 billion in the struggling chipmaker.
Palantir stock plummets 20% from highs in longest losing streak since April 2024
Earlier this month, Palantir rocketed to record highs after it posted a first $1 billion-revenue quarter and blew past Wall Street quarterly estimates.
Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in U.S. as tariffs start to hit
Sony said on Wednesday that PlayStation 5 game consoles will cost more in the U.S. starting this week.
Crypto firms urge UK to form national stablecoin strategy to avoid falling behind U.S.
In an open letter, several major crypto firms said the U.K. "must act now to avoid being a rule-taker rather than a rule-maker in the digital asset era."
Google announces its AI-powered Pixel 10 smartphone series
The newest series prominently feature the Gemini assistant as AI increasingly becomes the battleground where device companies compete.
Nvidia, Bill Gates-backed robotics startup Field AI hits $2 billion valuation after recent raise
Robotics startup Field AI has closed two funding rounds, with investments from Nvidia's venture capital arm and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' family office.
Epic touts new AI tools for patients and doctors at company's annual meeting
Epic says it's developing roughly 200 different AI features for patients, clinicians and insurers.
SoftBank Group shares plunge over 9% as Asian tech stocks track declines in U.S. peers
Losses were also seen in other technology stocks in South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Palantir stock slumps 9%, falling for a fifth straight day from record
Palantir's stock fell for a fifth straight day to continue its pullback from all-time highs.
Databricks says it's valued at over $100 billion in latest funding round
Databricks said that it's closing a funding round that will value the company at over $100 billion, up from $62 billion late last year.
Lutnick says Intel has to give government equity in return for CHIPS Act funds
The potential deal would convert the CHIPS ACT grants into equity, but wouldn't come with governance rights in Intel, Lutnick said.
Apple reportedly ups iPhone production in India as country's Russia ties roil White House
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Tuesday that India is "profiteering" off of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Crypto stocks tumble on Tuesday as investors go into risk-off mode
Crypto stocks were among the hardest hit on Tuesday as investors dumped tech names.
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