Trump Orders 2028 Astronaut Moon Landing in Major Space Policy Move
President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order on Thursday, directing NASA and the U.S. government to land astronauts on the moon by 2028. The order also emphasizes protecting space…
Starbucks Names Anand Varadarajan as New CTO
Starbucks announced on Friday that Anand Varadarajan will become its new chief technology officer, effective January 19. CEO Brian Niccol aims to push a tech-driven revamp in stores to improve…
EU Council Backs Digital Euro with Online and Offline Functionality
On Friday, the EU Council approved a negotiating position for a digital euro that works both online and offline. This approach differs from earlier European Parliament proposals, which focused only…
AI Likely to Displace Jobs, Says Bank of England Governor
Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, warned that AI is likely to displace workers similarly to the Industrial Revolution. He stressed that the UK needs training, education, and…
TikTok Secures US Deal to Avoid National Ban
TikTok Strikes US Investment DealTikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, signed binding agreements with American and global investors to continue operating in the US. Chief executive Shou Zi Chew informed employees of…
Russian Defense Firms Targeted by Hackers Using AI and Other Tactics
AI-Generated Decoys Used in CyberattacksRussian technology companies involved in air defense, sensitive electronics, and other defense applications have faced cyberattacks in recent weeks. According to cybersecurity firm Intezer, the attacks…
Paychex Q2 Expenses Rise Despite Higher Annual Earnings Forecast
Payroll services provider Paychex (PAYX.O) reported a rise in second-quarter expenses on Friday. The higher costs overshadowed its upward revision of the annual adjusted earnings forecast. Shares fell 2.6% in…
Exclusive: US Reviews Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China
The Trump administration has started a review that could allow the first shipments of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China. Trump’s Policy Shift on AI Chip ExportsThis decision marks a…
PUBG Maker Krafton Leads $666M India Tech Fund with South Korean Partners
Gaming giant Krafton will lead a new $666 million investment fund in Asia, joining South Korean peers Naver and Mirae Asset. The fund aims to diversify beyond gaming into a…
US Lawmakers Seek Pentagon Review of DeepSeek and Xiaomi
Nine U.S. lawmakers sent a letter this week to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, urging the Pentagon to add several Chinese tech firms to a list of companies allegedly supporting…
