Apple CEO Tim Cook called the surge in demand for iPhones in the latest quarter “staggering.” Analysts say multiple factors can help explain why. Image: Marco Antonio Victorino / Pexels Source: CNBC
Italy’s credit rating outlook was raised to positive from stable by S&P Global Ratings, the latest victory for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Image: Antonio Vivace / Unsplash Source: Bloomberg
Plus: AI agent OpenClaw gives cybersecurity experts the willies, China executes 11 scam compound bosses, a $40 million crypto theft has an unexpected alleged culprit, and more. Image: Chris F / Pexels Source: Wired
The stock prices of some major video game companies, including Take-Two Interactive, Roblox, and Unity, had notable declines on Friday, just a day after Google announced its Project Genie tool that lets users prompt AI to generate interactive experiences, Reuters reports. Take-Two’s stock price closed at $220.30 (down 7.93 percent from yesterday), Roblox’s closed at…
Peloton said on Friday that it’s cutting around 11 percent of its staff, mostly impacting “engineers working on technology and enterprise-related efforts,” reports Bloomberg. Last August, Peloton laid off six percent of its workforce and told investors it would continue layoffs globally in 2026, in an attempt to cut at least $100 million of annual…
The world's most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026. Image: Kanchanara / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
Alphabet CEO skipped an analyst’s question about Apple on the company’s earnings call. Image: Nick Fewings / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
Introduction In the high-stakes world of tech earnings, what isn’t said often speaks louder than any revenue figure. This week, Alphabet Inc. executed a masterclass in strategic silence, deftly sidestepping direct questions about its monumental artificial intelligence partnership with Apple—a deal analysts whisper could be worth upwards of $20 billion annually. The conspicuous omission has…
Introduction The speculative fervor that once propelled Bitcoin to dizzying heights has collided with a stark reality check. The flagship cryptocurrency has surrendered nearly a fifth of its value since January, a precipitous decline that has completely erased the gains celebrated after the last U.S. presidential election. This dramatic reversal is forcing investors and analysts…
Introduction A federal judge has delivered a significant blow to Elon Musk’s legal strategy, explicitly rejecting the billionaire’s claims of political interference in a high-stakes Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit. The ruling clears the path for a trial that could see Musk forced to disgorge $150 million, a case stemming from his tumultuous 2026 acquisition…
