What Amazon is Investing In New Fulfilment & Delivery Infrastructure– Construction of four new fulfilment centres in Hull, Northampton, East Midlands, and one more (opening between 2025–2027), estimated to add ~2,000 permanent jobs at both Hull and Northampton.– Expansion and upgrades to over 100 existing logistics buildings and delivery stations nationwide. Cloud & AI Infrastructure– […]
Amazon successfully launched another set of internet-delivering satellites into orbit on Monday using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, overcoming multiple delays caused by unfavorable weather. This marks the fourth mission under Project Kuiper, bringing Amazon’s total number of satellites in orbit to 102. The Falcon 9 took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 8:35 a.m. […]
Intel has confirmed receiving a $5.7 billion investment from the U.S. government, announced by CFO David Zinsner during an investor conference on Thursday. The funding, tied to the White House’s recent decision to take a 10% equity stake in the struggling chipmaker, comes as Intel explores additional outside investment opportunities for its semiconductor foundry division. […]
Microsoft announced that beginning February 2025, employees based near its Redmond headquarters and across the Puget Sound region will be required to work on-site at least three days a week. The policy will gradually expand to other U.S. offices before rolling out globally. In an internal memo, Amy Coleman, Chief of Human Resources at Microsoft, […]
Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares skyrocketed over 19% on Monday, marking their highest level since March, after strong momentum from its cloud computing business and reports of progress on a new AI chip. The rally follows a nearly 13% surge in Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares last Friday after its earnings release. For the June quarter, the Chinese […]
Huawei has officially launched the second generation of its trifold smartphone, the Mate XTs, as part of its push to solidify dominance in China and expand its footprint overseas. The Mate XTs, priced from 17,999 yuan ($2,520) to 21,999 yuan, features two hinges that allow the device to fold at multiple points, transforming it into […]
Apple has reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, setting the stage for what could be its most successful December quarter in history — powered by exceptional demand for the newly launched iPhone 17 lineup. The company’s shares rose in after-hours trading following the announcement, as Apple’s forecast surpassed market expectations and highlighted solid performance across several […]
Apple has posted its first iPhone sales increase in China in two years, marking a key turnaround in one of its most vital markets, according to Counterpoint Research. In the quarter ending June, iPhone sales in the country rose 8% year-over-year. This growth was largely driven by strategic price reductions and promotional campaigns in May, […]
NEW DELHI — India has set its sights on becoming a major player in the global semiconductor industry, pledging investments worth 1.6 trillion rupees ($18.2 billion) to build a full-fledged chip ecosystem. The push comes as nations worldwide race toward semiconductor self-reliance, following U.S. restrictions on advanced chip exports to China in 2022. For India, […]
After U.S. President Donald Trump announced his approval of a deal that could keep TikTok operating in the United States, Beijing’s response has been strikingly muted. Despite the app’s global popularity and political weight, Chinese state media and online discussions have offered little commentary, signaling the government’s cautious stance as it ultimately holds the power […]