Amazon will phase out its Amazon One palm recognition service across all U.S. retail locations by mid-2026, citing low adoption. The move signals a strategic pullback from in-store biometrics amid privacy debates and a broader refocusing of its physical store strategy.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the immediate deployment of body cameras to all federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, a policy prompted by recent fatal shootings and set to expand nationwide as funding allows.
Apple shares surged over 4% as blockbuster Q1 earnings, led by iPhone sales and services growth, reignited investor confidence in the tech giant's expansion narrative, particularly in key markets like India.
A record-breaking cold snap transforms Orlando's iconic theme parks, with fountains freezing and icicles forming on attractions from Epcot to the new Epic Universe, prompting operational adjustments.
As large-cap stocks dominate headlines, a search for value turns to Asia's smaller players. We examine three companies—from logistics to tech to construction—that combine strong fundamentals with compelling valuations, offering potential for investors looking beyond the index giants.
Elon Musk merges his rocket company with his AI startup, arguing that the future of scalable artificial intelligence depends on moving its immense power demands off-planet.
A private survey reveals China's manufacturing sector gained momentum in January, fueled by pre-holiday production and stronger export orders. However, analysts caution that underlying structural imbalances and uneven regional growth continue to challenge the economic outlook.
Elon Musk consolidates his space and AI ventures, creating a private sector titan valued at $1.25 trillion with an ambitious plan to address AI's energy demands by moving data centers into orbit.
IDEXX Laboratories announces a planned CEO transition for 2026 alongside the launch of its flagship AI veterinary imaging platform, signaling a dual focus on leadership continuity and technological innovation in the competitive animal health diagnostics market.
Hong Kong-listed digital asset platform OSL Group has raised $200 million in fresh equity capital, earmarked for acquisitions and international growth in its regulated stablecoin trading and payments ecosystem, signaling a major push as institutional interest in blockchain-based finance intensifies.
SAP's latest quarterly earnings revealed a significant deceleration in its crucial cloud business growth, sending shares tumbling and raising fresh doubts about the enterprise software giant's positioning in an AI-dominated future.
Erik Prince, founder of the private military firm Blackwater, has filed to take his AI-powered drone autonomy company Swarmer Inc. public on Nasdaq. The firm's technology, extensively tested in Ukraine, highlights the accelerating shift toward software-defined warfare.
Private equity firm RoundTable Healthcare Partners has acquired the dermatologist-trusted skincare and sun protection brand Colorescience from 1315 Capital, as the company's annual sales approach the $100 million mark.
York Space Systems (YSS) launched onto the public market with a strong first-day pop, capitalizing on defense spending trends and a push for scalable satellite manufacturing. Yet, its path is fraught with competition and the financial growing pains typical of a capital-intensive industry.
Hyperliquid has upgraded its core engine with the HIP-4 protocol, introducing a novel 'Outcomes' contract system designed for prediction markets and structured products, currently in testnet phase.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is poised to grant its inaugural stablecoin issuer licenses next month, a key step in the city's comprehensive push to establish a regulated digital asset ecosystem. The move follows a rigorous application process and signals a new era of oversight for the burgeoning sector.
The search for 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, missing since January 5, has ended with authorities declaring her deceased and arresting a 39-year-old man she met through online gaming.
As Wall Street remains fixated on software-based AI, a leading tech analyst argues the next trillion-dollar opportunity lies in 'physical AI'—machines that see, move, and act. Dan Ives of Wedbush singles out Tesla and Nvidia as the indispensable architects of this new industrial revolution.
A dominant institutional ownership of Nanosonics Limited brings both stability risks and concentrated power dynamics, as analysts weigh the stock's future trajectory in the infection prevention market.
As Alphabet prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, traders are bracing for significant stock movement. The focus is on whether strong performance in cloud and AI can justify its recent surge and sustain momentum amid heightened investor scrutiny.
