Technology business news on AI, semiconductors, software and Big Tech, and what it means for investors.
Meta’s first-quarter earnings report exceeded market expectations, triggering a significant after-hours stock surge of 5.6%. The technology giant reported earnings per share of $6.43, substantially higher than the anticipated $5.25, while revenue reached $42.31 billion, marking a 16% year-over-year increase and
In a recent interview with Greg Hunter of USAWatchdog.com, Catherine Austin Fitts, who publishes The Solari Report, warned about the rapidly developing digital control system that threatens individual freedoms. Fitts emphasized that the ongoing implementation of various digital control mechanisms represents one of the most significant challenges to personal
Recent discussions with a philosophically-minded rideshare driver highlighted a concerning trend in modern society: the dramatic shortening of attention spans and its broader implications for culture and social behavior. The driver observed that social media has fundamentally altered how people process information, with users constantly seeking brief moments of
In a remarkable display of technological prophecy, Nikola Tesla’s 1898 vision of remote-controlled vessels revolutionizing naval warfare is materializing in modern-day Ukraine. The pioneering inventor had declared to the New York Herald that such innovations would make traditional warfare obsolete, predicting that even smaller nations could defend
In a controversial decision that has sparked debate about criminal justice standards, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has opted to place a Tesla vandalism suspect in a diversion program rather than pursue criminal charges. The suspect, Dylan Adams, 33, a data analyst employed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services,
Ethereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin has emphasized the critical importance of privacy in technological development, expressing concern about the diminishing assumptions regarding transparency and positive intentions in global politics. In a detailed blog post published on April 14, Buterin challenged the notion that increased transparency automatically leads to better
As global systems face mounting pressures, a fundamental reality emerges: our world is experiencing inevitable contraction. This universal scaling-down affects all aspects of society, with various attempts to redistribute dwindling resources becoming a central focus of political discourse. Current efforts, including tariff implementations, represent attempts to reclaim industrial capabilities
According to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart, U.S.-based Ethereum exchange-traded funds could begin staking operations as early as May, marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency investment landscape. This potential timeline comes following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s April 9 decision to permit options trading on
Semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology is preparing to implement a tariff-related surcharge on certain products in response to the latest round of trade measures announced by President Trump. The new tariffs, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Wednesday, have prompted the memory chip giant to notify
A new legislative proposal in California aims to expand the acceptance and use of digital currencies like cryptocurrency across the state. The measure, Assembly Bill 1052, introduced by Assemblyman Avelino Valencia, would establish broad protections for businesses and individuals engaging in digital asset transactions. The proposed legislation, currently under review
A significant development is unfolding in the U.S. semiconductor industry as Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) move toward establishing a joint venture agreement. According to sources familiar with the matter, the preliminary deal would see TSMC acquiring a 20% stake in a new entity that would operate
Senior White House officials are set to convene Wednesday to evaluate a final proposal regarding the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, as a crucial deadline approaches this weekend. The meeting, which will take place in the Oval Office, comes just days before ByteDance must complete the sale of TikTok
