Intel is ramping up efforts to showcase its commitment to U.S. manufacturing and technology, following recent political scrutiny over CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s past ties with Chinese firms. The company recently unveiled its “USAI” campaign, emphasizing domestic advanced manufacturing and strategic partnerships with government and military sectors. The initiative comes as Intel seeks to rebuild confidence among lawmakers and the public,…

Surprising revelations from recently reviewed company papers suggest Elon Musk’s SpaceX has quietly managed to skip paying federal income taxes for nearly two decades, despite being one of the U.S. government’s most essential contractors. That doesn’t sit easily with some observers who feel ordinary taxpayers cover the difference. According to the New York Times, SpaceX accumulated nearly $5.4 billion in…

A subtle revolution is unfolding — not in politics or technology alone, but inside our very thought processes. According to Forbes contributor Cornelia C. Walther, the release of ChatGPT-5 marks a tipping point toward agency decay — the gradual erosion of our capacity for independent decision-making and complex problem-solving. Earlier AI models still required small moments of conscious choice. Users…

A daring theft near London’s Heathrow Airport has stripped Samsung of thousands of its newest devices, including the record-breaking Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Just days after the tech giant celebrated its best pre-order performance in history for a foldable device, criminals intercepted a shipment valued at more than $10 million, highlighting just how sought-after these…

Milestones are nothing new for Apple, but the company has just shattered another historic ceiling—Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed during the Q3 2025 earnings call that the tech giant has officially shipped its three-billionth iPhone since the original launched in 2007. Nearly two decades after Steve Jobs introduced the world to a touchscreen phone that doubled as an iPod and…

Mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency in the U.S. continues to stall despite a surge in institutional adoption and political attention. According to a new Gallup survey, just 14% of U.S. adults currently own bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies — a modest rise from previous years, but still far from widespread adoption. Demographics tell the real story. The typical crypto owner is a…

Recent activity from Nokia’s official community channels hints at a potential resurgence in the smartphone sector, challenging the common perception that the brand had shifted focus primarily to feature phones. The company’s Community Manager revealed on Reddit that Nokia is actively seeking a manufacturing partner for new mobile devices. A preference for a "large-scale" manufacturing facility was emphasized, suggesting Nokia…

Facing sweeping changes from the European Union, Meta announced it will stop allowing political, electoral, and social issue ads across its platforms within the EU starting October 2025. This decision follows the introduction of the EU’s Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulations, which Meta describes as “unworkable” due to the complex operational and legal challenges they present. The…

Shockwaves ripple through the tech industry as Intel confirms massive restructuring plans that will leave tens of thousands without jobs and halt several flagship international operations. After months of vague language about “headcount actions,” Intel has come clean in its Q2 2025 earnings report: the chipmaker is undergoing a seismic shift, cutting approximately 24,000 employees — nearly a quarter of…

Billionaire Jeff Bezos has sold a staggering $737 million worth of Amazon shares just days after his highly publicized wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy. The three-day event, attended by celebrities and business elites, reportedly cost around $50 million and drew criticism from some locals over its opulence and disruption. The timing of the stock sale raises eyebrows—but for…

Responding to mounting concerns from lawmakers and the public, Meta has unveiled a fresh set of safety features aimed at shielding teenage users from online exploitation on Instagram. These updates include enhanced direct messaging restrictions and new alerts that help teens identify potentially harmful interactions before they escalate. Safety Notices will now show teens more detailed information about people they…

Ethereum’s momentum is once again dominating the crypto conversation, with analysts now placing $15,000 firmly on the radar. After a sharp 8.12% surge over 24 hours to $3,425.50, ETH’s market sentiment has flipped bullish, fueled by institutional buying and growing excitement around upcoming network upgrades. Daily trading volume for Ethereum has surged past $53.5 billion — a staggering 39.55% increase.…

Facing a wave of over 15,000 layoffs in recent months, Microsoft has doubled down on artificial intelligence — not just as a product, but as a workplace expectation. Remaining employees are being told that AI is now “core to every role,” with usage increasingly factored into performance evaluations. Julia Liuson, president of Microsoft’s Developer Division, made it clear in a…

Unusual movements in the US dollar suggest it may soon behave more like a risky asset than a traditional safe haven, Goldman Sachs analysts warn. Despite recent stabilization, the greenback’s correlation with global volatility indexes remains near historic lows, indicating a departure from its classic role as a refuge in times of market stress. Elevated policy uncertainty tied to trade…

Change is sweeping across YouTube as the platform introduces new monetization policies aimed squarely at AI-generated and “low-effort” content, sparking both anxiety and cautious optimism among creators worldwide. From July 15, 2025, YouTube’s Partner Program (YPP) will adopt stricter criteria for what qualifies as monetizable content. The platform is sending a clear message: mass-produced videos with minimal human input—like voice-over…