Technology business news on AI, semiconductors, software and Big Tech, and what it means for investors.
The European Commission has launched a comprehensive investigation into Chinese-owned online fashion retailer Shein, focusing on allegations of addictive platform design and the distribution of prohibited merchandise, including sex dolls resembling children. This represents the first formal enforcement action against the company under the bloc’s Digital Services Act,
Francis Bacon’s seventeenth-century manuscript “New Atlantis” serves as the foundation for a compelling analysis by technology investor Peter Thiel and researcher Sam Wolfe in their widely-circulated First Things essay. The piece examines how contemporary society’s embrace of boundless scientific advancement has fundamentally altered traditional religious conceptions
Oracle Corporation finds itself in turbulent financial waters as the technology giant unveils plans to secure between $45 billion and $50 billion in funding throughout 2026. This announcement arrives amid significant deterioration in both the company’s equity valuation and debt instruments, raising concerns about its ambitious artificial intelligence infrastructure
Almost twelve months have passed since DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence innovation sent shockwaves through financial markets worldwide, and China now begins 2026 experiencing another surge of technological advancement fueling equity gains despite ongoing economic challenges. Chinese technology stocks have kicked off the year strongly, propelled by emerging developments spanning commercial
A significant confrontation is unfolding between Cloudflare, a major internet infrastructure company, and Italian regulatory authorities over internet censorship and digital freedom. The dispute centers on Italy’s demand that Cloudflare participate in a content blocking system, which the company’s leadership characterizes as censorship without due process. Matthew Prince,
Prior to Russia’s military operation in Ukraine beginning in 2022, global observers possessed minimal understanding of contemporary combat dynamics. Critical questions remained unanswered regarding the effectiveness of hypersonic weaponry, cruise missile technology, drone capabilities on battlefields, the continued relevance of artillery and armored vehicles, plus the significance of electronic
During a Tuesday hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives, experts testified that while no immediate cyber or physical threats to America’s electrical infrastructure have been identified, the Chinese government has been systematically probing for weaknesses in network systems that could be exploited in future offensive operations. According
Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council Minister Wu Cheng-wen has announced that an understanding has been established between Taiwan and the United States regarding the exemption of semiconductor products from American tariffs. During an interview with the Financial Times that was made public on November 20, Wu explained
From Tel Aviv to San Francisco, the AI-coding boom is reshaping how software is built and exposing startups to global security risks
Your Salesforce CPQ contract renewal is approaching. For many revenue leaders, this moment triggers a familiar pattern: assess current performance, negotiate pricing, sign for another term, and move on. But 2025 presents a fundamentally different decision landscape. With Salesforce CPQ entering end-of-life status and the broader revenue operations
In a groundbreaking announcement, PayPal has revealed a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate its payment services directly into ChatGPT, causing the payment processor’s stock to surge dramatically in premarket trading. The collaboration introduces a revolutionary “chat-to-checkout” feature that promises to transform how users make purchases through
OpenAI’s announcement of its new AI-powered web browser has sent ripples through the tech industry, particularly affecting Google’s market position. The innovative browser, named Atlas, is making its initial debut on macOS, with plans for expansion to Windows, iOS, and Android platforms in the coming months. The
