Technology
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Survives First Court Test as Tech Giants Face Material Cost Shock
Federal judge upholds presidential authority to impose 50-fold visa fee increase affecting Amazon, Microsoft, and Google while business groups mount appeals ahead of March lottery.
Musk Admits Twitter Posts Were ‘Not My Wisest’ in Securities Fraud Trial
The billionaire testified in San Francisco that his 2022 tweets about the Twitter acquisition may have been his 'stupidest,' as shareholders allege he manipulated the stock to secure a better deal.
TerraPower Wins First Advanced Reactor Permit in 50 Years, Marking U.S. Nuclear Comeback Attempt
Bill Gates-backed sodium reactor gets NRC clearance in Wyoming, setting up race with China on next-generation nuclear and test of whether new designs can break cost spiral.
China Doubles Down on Rare Earths and Robotics in Strategic Manufacturing Push
Beijing's commitment to dominate critical technologies intensifies Western concerns over supply chain vulnerability and industrial competitiveness.
Foxconn’s AI Server Surge Exposes Critical Concentration Risk in Global Infrastructure Buildout
The world's largest electronics manufacturer posted record Q2 2025 profits on exploding AI server demand, but Taiwan's dominance in the $30 billion market raises supply chain and geopolitical concerns.
Japan’s 5% Wage Demand Sets Stage for Further BOJ Tightening
Rengo's third consecutive year of aggressive wage demands signals labor market tightness that could keep interest rates rising through 2026.
Europe’s Defense Tech Gold Rush: Startups Race for €343 Billion as Geopolitical Tensions Rewrite Investment Rules
Investment in European defense startups surged 500% since 2021, but the sector still trails the US by a factor of three—and the funding gap could determine whether Europe builds strategic autonomy or remains dependent on American military technology.
Broadcom Beats Earnings as AI Revenue Doubles, But Margin Pressure Tests Investor Conviction
The chipmaker's Q1 results crushed expectations with $8.4 billion in AI revenue, yet shares remain 23% below December highs as hyperscaler spending acceleration collides with profitability concerns.
French Quantum Startup Pasqal Targets $2 Billion Valuation in SPAC Listing
Paris-based neutral-atom quantum computing firm joins wave of European public offerings amid renewed investor appetite for alternative qubit architectures.
Google Offers Epic $800M Partnership to Settle Antitrust Case, Drawing Regulatory Skepticism
Proposed settlement would slash Play Store fees to 9-20% and open Android to rival app stores, but FTC and judge question whether deal serves broader market interests.
Alibaba’s Qwen AI Division Hemorrhages Talent as Three Senior Leaders Exit in 90 Days
Just 24 hours after shipping its flagship Qwen 3.5 models to global acclaim, Alibaba's AI unit lost its tech lead and two researchers—raising existential questions about open-source strategy versus commercial pressure.
MyFirst Kids Smartwatch Exposes Camera, Microphone Access Via Unauthenticated Remote Exploit
Swedish security researcher demonstrates critical vulnerabilities in children's wearable allowing remote surveillance—latest in systemic failure pattern across IoT kids market