CEO Andy Jassy outlines Amazon's future as "the world's largest startup"
Amazon claims to have made over 375 changes to its bureaucracy, based on suggestions from employees
At Cloud Next, Google bets on AI everywhere
From TPU Ironwood to Agent2Agent: Google doubles down on hybrid AI
Google's DeepMind accused of paying AI staff to do nothing - as long as they don't work elsewhere
In a nutshell: Google's DeepMind is enforcing strict noncompete clauses and extended notice periods to limit its U.K.-based AI talent from joining competitors, a tactic that underscores the fierce competition for skilled professionals in the field. The measure has drawn criticism from former employees and industry insiders who argue they stifle innovation and limit career mobility in the sector.
News industry calls for regulation as AI companies face mounting copyright backlash
UK publications ran a similar campaign earlier this year
Apple's China exposure makes it most vulnerable in US-China trade war
After $1.8 trillion big tech wipeout, Tuesday offers slight market breather
Gartner projects $644 billion in 2025 AI spending, but few understand GenAI's actual value
A paradoxical market forced to grow until it bursts
Most AI experts say chasing AGI with more compute is a losing strategy
Is the industry pouring billions into a dead end?
Apple loses more than $1 billion a year on Apple TV+ streaming service
Just a drop in the bucket for the company
Solar power sets record in the US with 50 GW added, meanwhile Big Tech bets on nuclear
Meeting the rising demand for electricity
Trump calls for an end to the Chips Act, redirecting funds to national debt
"Your Chips Act is a horrible, horrible thing"
Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?
The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.
Meta raises executive bonuses by up to 200% after cutting 5% of its workforce
Isn't that always the way?
A hot potato: Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has described 2025 as "an intense year" as the company looks to streamline its business. Part of that involves laying off 5% of its workforce, close to 4,000 people. The company is also giving its executives more money, having just approved a plan giving them bigger bonuses – up to 200% of their base salary.
Survey shows Elon Musk remains popular among Republicans, but both sides dislike Mark Zuckerberg
People's age plays a big factor in whether they like the billionaires
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta push AI spending to new heights, set to surpass $320 billion this year
The race for AI dominance - but, how much is too much?
US business giants line up to cut deals with Elon Musk as billionaire expands influence in Washington
Investment in X increases as Musk's DOGE gains access to government funding systems
Teens aren't buying Big Tech's promises on AI and online safety
Why young users are skeptical about tech giants' ethics, privacy, and AI decisions
Nvidia loses record $600 billion market value in one day as DeepSeek AI shakes industry
The Chinese startup has shaken the AI industry
What just happened? Nvidia has once again broken the record for the largest one-day decline of market value in US history. After the release of the open-source R1 AI model by Chinese startup DeepSeek, which caused panic within the industry, Team Green's shares dropped 17%, resulting in its market cap falling by almost $600 billion.
Joe Biden warns of tech billionaires' threat to democracy in farewell address
"An oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney blasts big tech leaders for cozying up to Trump
"After years of pretending to be Democrats, Big Tech leaders are now pretending to be Republicans"
A hot potato: In a scathing critique of tech industry leaders, Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has accused prominent executives of cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump in an attempt to influence anti-competitive policies. Sweeney's comments, shared on the social media platform X, highlight growing concerns about the relationship between big tech and the incoming administration.
Zuckerberg slams Apple for not "inventing anything great in a while"
He also said Meta's profits could double without Apple restrictions
Microsoft is apparently handing out big bonuses to prevent poaching of AI talent
Internal document reveals how the company is trying to retain "critical AI talent," shielding AI teams from layoffs
Donald Trump names David Sacks "White House AI and crypto czar"
Sacks to craft policies for AI and crypto domains
Nvidia nearly doubles AMD's R&D budget – Intel's spending dwarfs both, but struggles to compete
As the world's largest company, Apple also leads in R&D spending
The big picture: The competitive strength of hardware makers is often gauged by their research and development expenditure. However, an analysis of recent financial reports from various tech giants reveals that higher R&D spending does not always guarantee success. Intel's recent struggles and Nvidia's astronomical growth driven by the AI boom have broken conventional assumptions.
US Justice Department calls for Google to sell Chrome to end search monopoly, puts Android under scrutiny
Google calls the DOJ's approach "unprecedented government overreach"
The DOJ could force Google to sell Chrome and detach Android
Google plans an appeal, with hearing scheduled for April and a final decision set for August