The U.S. markets opened on a somber note on Monday, with tech’s megacap companies experiencing a massive loss of about $1 trillion in market cap. This downturn deepened a downward spiral that had already sent the Nasdaq into correction territory the previous week. Nvidia, one of the leading chipmakers, saw more than $300 billion wiped
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Google recently faced backlash over its Olympics ad for the chatbot Gemini, which depicted a little girl using artificial intelligence to write a fan letter. The ad, titled “Dear Sydney,” raised concerns about the promotion of automation over authenticity, especially when it comes to creative tasks involving children. Let’s delve deeper into the implications of
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) with hopes of driving revenue growth in the future. The company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has been vocal about the positive impact AI has had on Meta’s performance in the digital advertising market. With the recent second-quarter earnings report showing better-than-expected results, it’s
When Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, received support from a portion of the tech investing world, a significant number of venture capitalists immediately rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee. Over 100 VCs joined forces to endorse Harris as she gears up for the November election. This group, known as
Samsung Electronics recently announced its second-quarter results, reporting higher-than-expected revenue and operating profit. The company saw a revenue of 74.07 trillion Korean won, which translates to about $53.45 billion, surpassing analysts’ average estimate of 73.74 trillion Korean won. Additionally, Samsung’s operating profit reached 10.44 trillion Korean won, exceeding the projected 9.53 trillion Korean won. This
Advanced Micro Devices recently released their second-quarter earnings report, surpassing Wall Street expectations and showcasing impressive growth in sales of the company’s AI chips. The company reported earnings per share of 69 cents, adjusted versus 68 cents, and revenue of $5.83 billion versus $5.72 billion expected. These results led to an 8% rise in AMD
Cryptocurrencies experienced a surge at the beginning of the final week of July, with Bitcoin seeing a 2% increase to reach $69,640.00 and Ether rising by 3% to $3,382.15. This uptrend comes as traders analyzed a series of political events that transpired over the weekend and anticipated central bank meetings scheduled for the week ahead.
Former President Donald Trump made headlines during his keynote speech at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville by hinting at the possibility of establishing an official U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve. However, instead of committing to this revolutionary idea, he merely pledged to maintain the current level of bitcoin holdings acquired from seizing assets from financial criminals.
Donald Trump’s upcoming appearance at the biggest bitcoin conference of the year marks a stark shift from his previous stance on cryptocurrencies. Despite openly criticizing bitcoin during his time in the White House and expressing skepticism towards its legitimacy, Trump is now embracing the digital asset space. This change in position is reflective of the
Nickel mining in Indonesia has seen a significant surge in recent years, propelling the country to become the world’s top producer of this essential metal. Currently, Indonesia boasts over 14 active mines, supplying more than 40% of the global demand for nickel. This growth is largely attributed to the metal’s crucial role in electric vehicle
Apple, once a dominant player in the Chinese smartphone market, has seen its market share drop significantly in the second quarter. According to a report by Canalys, Apple’s market share in China shrank to 14% in the second quarter, down from 15% in the first quarter and 16% in the same period a year ago.
SK Hynix, a major memory chipmaker, recently announced its second-quarter results, showcasing impressive revenue and profit growth. The company reported a revenue of 16.42 trillion Korean won (approximately $11.86 billion) and an operating profit of 5.47 trillion Korean won. These figures represent a substantial increase from the same period last year and demonstrate the company’s
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently posted a poll on social media platform X, seeking opinions on whether Tesla should invest $5 billion into his newest startup, xAI. This informal poll raised questions about the future of Tesla’s investments and the potential impact on the company’s financial stability. It also highlighted Musk’s ambitious goals
Tesla is gearing up to unveil its second-quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Tuesday. Analysts surveyed by LSEG are anticipating earnings per share of 62 cents and revenue of $24.77 billion. The first half of the year proved to be rocky for Tesla, with the EV maker cutting over 10% of its workforce