Technology

Macro 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.

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Markets Technology

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.

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Energy Technology

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.

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Geopolitics Technology

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.

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AI Technology

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.

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Macro Technology

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.

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Geopolitics Technology

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.

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AI 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.

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Technology

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.

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Markets Technology

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.

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AI Technology

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.

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Technology

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

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