Former President Trump is preparing an executive order to block state-level AI regulations. The move follows failed legislative attempts and highlights a major split within the GOP on tech policy.
According to the franchise head, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was the catalyst for Xbox games coming to PlayStation. He first proposed the idea internally two and a half years ago, was initially told no, but Sony’s proactive interest changed everything. This move was enabled by a new “thin client
In a stunning move, Paramount is attempting a hostile takeover of all of Warner Bros. Discovery for $108.4 billion, directly challenging Netflix’s accepted $72 billion deal for just the streaming and studio assets. The battle now hinges on antitrust approval, political connections, and the future of
Thin-film solar firm Ascent Solar has entered a private placement deal that could bring in up to $5.5 million. However, the structure is heavily warrant-dependent, with only about $2 million in immediate gross proceeds.
Intel is teaming up with India’s Tata Electronics in a landmark $14 billion deal to build the country’s first major semiconductor fabrication plant. The partnership aims to capitalize on India’s booming PC and AI markets, but the road to production will be long.
Meta is introducing a new option for users in the European Union to see fewer personalized ads. The change, set for January 2026, is a result of pressure from EU regulators. It represents a significant shift in how the platform’s core advertising model operates in its second-largest market.
The European Commission fined X €120 million for violating the Digital Services Act. In response, X’s head of product accused the Commission of abusing a platform exploit and shut down its advertising account.
Stripe is acquiring billing platform Metronome to supercharge its tools for companies using metered pricing, a model CEO Patrick Collison calls the “native business model for the AI era.” The deal aims to fuse Stripe’s payments with Metronome’s monetization tech to create a new revenue operating pla
After years of massive losses, Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly cutting Meta’s Reality Labs budget by 30%. The metaverse dream is being sidelined for AI and smart glasses. It’s a stunning retreat from a $70+ billion gamble.
The New York Times has filed a second major lawsuit against an AI company, this time targeting search startup Perplexity. The suit alleges Perplexity’s AI crawls and republishes paywalled content, damaging the Times’s business. This legal battle is part of a broader publisher strategy to force licen
