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Tech layoff announcements increase in September as industry slashes 165,925 jobs in 2026 so far
When it comes to layoffs, there's a mix of good and bad news. The good news is, U.S. layoff announcements were down as a whole in September, according to the latest data. But when job cuts are broken down by industry, things weren't as rosy for…
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0759 GMT – Research and development for world models can be “very positive” for…
HK MetaGreenX develops remote soil-monitoring technology, sets sights on Malaysian market
Local nature-tech start-up MetaGreenX, set up by three graduates from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, has developed 'CubeX,' a solar-powered soil sensing device to improve the survival rate of seedlings planted in remote rural…
ServiceNow vs. Palantir Technologies: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
As artificial intelligence continues to transform enterprise software, investors are choosing between the steady expansion of ServiceNow (NOW +3.13%) and the explosive growth of Palantir Technologies (PLTR +0.04%). This comparison explores which…
Fortune Tech: Micron keeps the memory party going
Good morning. What's it like to be the CEO of one of the leading cybersecurity companies at a time when AI completely is upending the market? For Nikesh Arora, the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, it means more respect outside of Silicon Valley. As my…
Hegseth harks back to Battle of Agincourt for US hi-tech weapons' overhaul
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. US defence secretary Pete Hegseth drew on the…
AI is changing how buyers assess risk in tech deals
When companies buy software businesses, financial statements can sometimes tell only part of the story. Sure, you've got the revenues, margins and liabilities, but what of the technology itself? Software due diligence has long been part of tech…
SA consumers rethink cost of tech ownership
Price-conscious consumers are delaying tech purchases while considering refurbished devices and trade-in options. (Image created via Gemini) South Africa's tech and durables (T&Ds) consumers are increasingly looking beyond the upfront price of tech…
How Tech Rules | Ben Tarnoff
One of the hallmarks of the modern corporation is the separation of ownership from control. The firm is owned by shareholders but led by managers, who answer to shareholders only indirectly. Actually, it's weirder than that. The corporation owns…
Who owns AI risk at work? Business and tech leaders can't agree, PwC survey finds
PwC reveals business leaders can't agree on who is responsible for AI. AI agents may lack the identity controls that manage employees today. Is a dedicated AI executive or leader the answer? Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to surge…
Effective altruism: The atheist religion of the global tech elite
The answer to this little thought experiment may seem obvious, but the reasoning behind it inspired a multibillion-dollar global movement that has strategically placed adherents in influential positions across tech, academia, media, and government…
Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology
Huawei unveils its Mate 90 series smartphones on October 1, 2026. Photo: Screenshot from Huawei website Chinese tech giant Huawei unveiled its Mate 90 series smartphone on Thursday, the first day of China's National Day holidays, powered by the…
Maine Tech Week returns to Portland with 'intersections' theme
After a successful inaugural event that drew hundreds of attendees and more than 100 speakers, Maine Tech Week will be back in Portland this month. The event, scheduled for Oct. 19-22, will take place at Aura, Mechanics' Hall and the Portland…
A Tech-Fueled Stock Market Powers Through, but Limps Into the Fourth Quarter
The biggest tech companies are keeping the stock market humming despite spiraling oil prices and interest rates. The rally will be tested. Stocks followed up a torrid spring with more-muted gains in the third quarter. Rates are poised to rise…
Push for big tech to pay for Australian-made AI
Big tech companies wanting to build data centres in Australia would pay a levy to fund the local AI industry under a plan from researchers and unions. The proposal would not seek to build an Australian AI model from scratch but could include a…
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