Tech
Phones, plans and the tools a small operation pays for every month.
Tuesday, November 3
Super Micro stock pops 6.4% as earnings show booming AI demand
Super Micro Computer just reported revenue of $19.9 billion for the quarter. That is nearly four times higher than the same time last year. Adjusted earnings hit $1.81 per share, beating Wall Street estimates.
Alphabet, Amazon and Meta face investor panic as AI spending hits $200 billion
Alphabet, Amazon and Meta just hit a wall as heavy AI spending drains their cash. Alphabet reported a negative free cash flow of over $9 billion in the quarter. Amazon and Meta saw shares fall sharply over massive infrastructure costs.
Nvidia and Broadcom lift Wall Street as Apple dips on AI costs
Tech stocks pushed the S&P 500 up 0.4 per cent on Tuesday. Nvidia rose 2.3 per cent and Broadcom gained 3.1 per cent. Apple slipped 1.9 per cent as memory chip costs climbed. Higher chip prices are cutting into Apple profit margins now.
Sunday, November 1
Tuesday, October 27
Monday, October 26
U.S. stocks climb on Monday as Nvidia and the S&P 500 recover
Wall Street bounced back strongly on Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.8 per cent. Nvidia gained 2.5 per cent to lead the market. Markets watched big swings across tech and AI stocks.
S&P warns Data centers face credit downgrades amid local bans
Data centers face potential credit rating downgrades from S&P Global Ratings. Public opposition has sparked moratoriums and cancellations across New York and Texas. Three-quarters of 146 delayed projects stem from local pushback. Towns in 40 states now impose bans over power and water costs.
Wednesday, October 21
Tuesday, October 20
Stop swiping apps away on your iPhone to save battery life
Force-closing apps does not actually save power on your iPhone. Doing this constantly makes your device work harder and can drain your battery faster. Apple, the company that makes the iPhone, says you should only close apps if they freeze. Leave your apps alone to help your battery last longer.
Amazon offers Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $199, saving shoppers $50
Amazon dropped AirPods Pro 3 down to $199 today. That is $50 off the normal retail price. You can order now for fast shipping to your door. This matches solid savings ahead of the holiday rush.
Google brings Personal Intelligence to Android Auto for hands-free app searches
Google adds Personal Intelligence to Android Auto starting today. The opt-in feature searches Your Gmail and Calendar while driving. Adults with personal Google accounts can turn it on in settings. Workspace and school accounts are excluded from the update.
Meta's Muse app passes 10.9 million downloads as ChatGPT drops 25%
Meta's new app, Muse, has reached over 10.9 million downloads since it launched on Sept. 8.
Meta's Muse app hits 10 million US downloads in just 40 days
Meta's Muse app reached ten million US downloads in forty days. Only twelve apps ever hit this milestone so fast. ChatGPT reached just 3.7 million downloads in that time. Meta suspended its sharing feature after privacy concerns arose. The app keeps thirty percent of users after seven days.
Apple moves up iPhone Duo delivery dates for some buyers by weeks
Your new phone might arrive earlier than expected. Apple delayed some shipments to January 25 next year. Now delivery dates are moving up by a few weeks. One US buyer saw an arrival date change to November. Check your order status on Apple's website now.
Apple acquires audio editor Samplab to expand its Creator Studio software suite
Apple bought Samplab to improve its Creator Studio software suite. Samplab builds audio editing tools for musicians. Apple also bought MotionVFX and Color.io this year. These software tools feed right into its professional apps.
Apple reveals why HomeView was delayed for years until November 13, 2026
Apple delayed HomeView for years because the new Siri AI was not ready. Kaiann Drance, Apple's VP of product marketing for home, said privacy features needed Siri. Lilian Rincon, Apple's VP of product marketing for AI, said natural speech is finally ready.
Amazon cuts the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to $953, saving you $347
Amazon just slashed the price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phone drops to $953 for the Sky Blue version. That is a 27 percent savings off the usual $1,300 price tag. You can also trade in an old device for up to $600 in credit.
Joe Amato says AI drives 30 to 40 percent of the market
Direct winners from artificial intelligence now make up 30 to 40 percent of the entire stock market. That is the warning from Joe Amato, the president and chief investment officer at investment firm Neuberger.
Using the original Pixel Fold in 2026 shows Google's early vision
Google launched the original Pixel Fold three years ago. It featured a wide screen design that was ahead of its time. Today, newer devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 prove that wider screens work well. Google abandoned the shape because Android apps were not ready then.
UK watchdog says Apple still makes it too hard for Apple Pay rivals
British regulators claim Apple blocks payment app rivals. The tech giant makes chip access too difficult. High fees and strict rules stop new competitors. Regulators opened a public consultation to force changes. UK shoppers may soon get more wallet choices.
Samsung could release six different foldable phones next year including Galaxy Z Slide
Samsung plans six new foldable phones for next year. The lineup includes a mysterious new Galaxy Z Slide model. The devices will feature battery and weight improvements. Pricing and exact release dates remain unconfirmed.
OpenAI seeks $30 billion at a $1.4 trillion valuation
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company, wants to gather $30 billion in its new effort to raise money from investors. "OpenAI is in talks with investors to raise a new funding round."
Monday, October 19
WhatsApp tests a new in-app browser setting to open any link
WhatsApp is testing a new in-app browser setting. You will be able to open any link inside chats. A new toggle lets you switch back to your default browser anytime. WhatsApp says it cannot see the links you share or open.
Apple App Store chief Carson Oliver reveals new strategy for iPhone gaming
Apple promoted Carson Oliver to run the App Store. He says more big PC and console games are coming to iPhone. Younger players now use phones instead of traditional gaming consoles. Developers can sell games directly or through the Apple Arcade subscription.
Google adds customization controls for Gemini Notebook slide decks and video overviews
Google is giving users more control over Gemini Notebook features. The AI tool now pauses and asks how to proceed before generating slides and videos. A new review toggle lets you check outlines and give feedback before anything renders.
Howard Schneider says AI spending of hundreds of billions drives inflation
Howard Schneider says artificial intelligence companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars to build out technology. That massive spending is driving up inflation across the economy.
Apple announces special event for October 28 titled Pro and tell
Apple announced a special event for next Wednesday, October 28 at 10 a.m. PT. The gathering takes place in Los Angeles with the tagline Pro and tell. Rumors point to the first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen and OLED. Watch for new hardware releases next week.
Amazon cuts AirPods Pro 3 to $199 and discounts Apple TV 4K
Amazon just marked down the brand new AirPods Pro 3 by $50 to $199. You can also grab the next-gen Apple TV 4K for $289.99 with release-day shipping. Best Buy is offering M4 Mac mini units starting at $649 shipped. Amazon is also shipping these Apple pre-orders faster than Apple itself can manage.
Apple pledged $275 billion to Chinese factories
Apple executive Tim Cook promised a $275 billion investment into Chinese factories over five years. In May 2016, Cook visited Zhongnanhai, the central headquarters for the Communist Party of China, with Lisa Williams and operating chief Jeff Williams.
