Alphabet earnings disappoint, except in the cloud: Google Cloud surpassed Q3 expectations as Alphabet’s topline revenue dashes investor hopes. Expect more pressure on employees, which could harm workplace culture.
Shutterstock flip-flops on text-to-image tech: The stock image company has changed its mind about AI art, integrating DALL-E 2 into its platform. The outcome is uncertain as copyright challenges loom.
Phishing attacks on the rise: Trusted brands like DHL, Microsoft, and LinkedIn are often impersonated in phishing emails, causing millions of dollars in breaches. Are brands responsible for educating their customers?
Shopify’s push to diversify its offerings is starting to work: The company’s expanding Merchant Solutions division, which includes services such as payments, lending, and shipping, helped drive 22% growth in revenues.
Shareholders mad at Meta over strategy: The tech giant launches AI tools to help build the metaverse. It’s a long-game strategy that irks investors with little to show after a $15B expenditure.
Google and Amazon at war: Amazon accuses Google of anticompetitive practices. It’s a sign of tension among Big Tech companies as the economy worsens and regulators tighten their grip.
The repercussions of China’s leadership overhaul: Markets in China, Hong Kong, and New York plunge over worries that Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power could further confound investment in Big Tech.
Big Tech’s one-track mind: Google and Microsoft may be slashing expenses, but they’re not holding back when it comes to AI. Cloud providers and GPU makers could be the winners.
TSMC carries the weight of the world: The chip maker could go offline if China invades Taiwan, potentially crippling the global economy. The US-China tech cold war is escalating risks.
No PhD? No problem for quantum computing: Q-CTRL’s Black Opal provides businesses with quantum skills without the math and ivory tower jargon. CEO Michael Biercuk told us why it’s important.
New social media app earns top status two months after launch: Gas became the most downloaded Apple Store app. Can it sustain the attention in a crowded social media field?
Key developments in 5G networks: Mobile service in Canada could become more affordable; two of Thailand’s biggest carriers merge; Verizon tumbles on plunging subscribers; and Boeing chooses AT&T and T-Mobile.
The pace of automation in retail is increasing. For example, retail drones will expand from nearly 35,000 in 2022 to over 110,000 in 2024, our latest forecast shows. That growth means the industry has the opportunity to improve efficiencies and meet growing consumer demand for better, faster service.
TSMC eyes Japan amid China chip ban: Chinese officials convene an emergency meeting over the US chip ban as semiconductor companies fret over the fallout. The ban’s benefits could be temporary.
Autonomous vehicle sector crashes: After a two-year funding heyday, AV companies’ valuations have nosedived. The technology is to blame, not just the market. More collaboration is the answer.
Google hits regulatory wall in India: The Competition Commission of India fined Google for what it says are anticompetitive practices and seeks to unbundle Search and Google Play from Android.
Ecommerce exploded at the onset of the pandemic. Two and a half years later, people have returned to stores, but ecommerce adoption remains high. Retailers are once again asking: What is the future of stores? Here are four red-hot predictions.
Last October, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook was rebranding as Meta and setting its sights on the metaverse, which he dubbed the “successor to the mobile internet.” But 12 months and more than $15 billion later, the company has little to show for it.
Apple’s tablet explosion: The company now offers five different models of iPads, challenging 2-in-1 PCs at the high end as well as consumer Android tablets—but too much choice could be confusing for buyers.
Startups find investors on Twitter: We attend TechCrunch’s Disrupt 2022, where throngs of startups pitched to investors, judges, and potential new hires. Major trend: Founders are adapting to leaner economic conditions post-pandemic through social media—read on for more takeaways.