Microsoft’s Azure is under fire for lax security and unpatched vulnerabilities. Rising criticism stresses the need for improved security or face business loss and trust erosion.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Q2 results presented a mixed bag: Company lost 1.8 million subscribers in transition to Max streamer.

Low interest in cricket rights reflects a year of change: Indian cricket’s governing body is having trouble getting Google, Amazon, and others interested in a rights package.

Google, UK government unite on $508B AI opportunity: AI education for enterprise is a step in the tech giant’s plan to help the UK become a global AI leader.

Its Q3 results show a near 60% profit plunge to $1.76 billion. The decline was led by its phone and IoT divisions, prompting restructuring and potential layoffs.

Apple wants to read our lips: A recent patent shows big plans for Siri. The tech could be a stepping stone to AI that better understands human behavior.

High prices aren’t deterring US consumers’ international travel plans: Domestic demand is softening as travelers prioritize overseas destinations.

Meta is trying to sweeten the deal with European regulators: The company could soon let EU users opt in to ads as it tries to put an end to years of conflict.

Is X Blue a scarlet letter? Platform allows subscribers to hide their checkmarks amid verification criticism.

Read before watching: YouTube’s AI-driven video summaries could mean a slew of pros and cons for creators.

Gen Z’s entry into adulthood will be the main source of growth in US social media users over the next five years. While there are some parallels with millennials, this is a generation that has long been immersed in social media and has come up with its own rules to navigate it. They are self-aware, quick to adapt, and ready to push back on the standards set by their predecessors.

US programmatic video ad spend will grow $22.51 billion between 2023 and 2025, a 30.2% increase, according to our forecast.

Amazon’s cost-cutting initiatives are beginning to pay off: The company’s North America business returned to profitability in Q2, buoyed by advertising and improvements in fulfillment.

280,000 Model 3 and Model Y cars might have steering issues. This latest probe stirs concerns about Tesla’s recall readiness and brand image.

Shopify is bullish after a strong Q2: The company continues to see robust GMV and revenue growth as it signs on more merchants and ecommerce sales continue to rise.

Gen Z women trust beauty influencers: Roughly eight in 10 Gen Z women shop for creators’ beauty and personal care recommendations.

AB InBev’s US revenues fell 10.5% in Q2 thanks to Bud Light backlash: The brewer now faces a difficult battle to regain share as Molson Coors, Constellation Brands make inroads with consumers.

Over half of consumers aren’t interested in ghost kitchens: The survey results come at the same time that many restaurants are sunsetting their virtual brands.

Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight clinical AI company RapidAI and Indonesian-based telehealth startup Halodoc on the back of fresh funding.