By Shawn Mars For much of the history of financial technology, software has played a relatively straightforward role. Professionals make decisions, while digital tools help them access information, organize data, complete transactions, and move through complex workflows more efficiently. Artificial intelligence is beginning to change that relationship. As AI becomes
The CEOs of Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI publicly aligned over the weekend of September 12 on a shared position that the artificial intelligence industry needs to slow the pace at which it advances its most capable models, triggering a sell-off in AI-linked stocks across Asia on Monday, September 14. Anthropic
Passpack has released an iOS app and a Chrome browser extension, extending its password management platform to the devices and workflows businesses use throughout the working day. Both products connect to the same encrypted vault, meaning credentials saved on a desktop are available wherever an employee works next. The launch
Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable phone, at the “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9, 2026, at Apple Park in Cupertino. The event also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro starting at $1,199 and the iPhone 18 Pro Max at $1,299, alongside AirPods 5,
Meta launched Muse on September 8, 2026, a personal AI agent available in the United States for users 18 and older through a dedicated app on iOS and Android, via the web at muse.ai, and through WhatsApp. Muse is designed to go beyond chatbot-style conversations and execute multi-step tasks autonomously,
A growing class of software promises something companies have wanted for decades. It reads everything customers say, the reviews and support tickets and app-store comments and social posts, and tells teams in plain language what it all adds up to. The timing helps the pitch. Survey response rates have slid
Artificial intelligence adoption among small businesses in the United States has reached 89 percent in 2026, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s annual small business survey, up from 58 percent in 2024 and 36 percent in 2023. The 53-percentage-point increase over three years represents one of the fastest technology
Amazon announced on August 25, 2026, that it will permanently shut down AWS Mechanical Turk on September 30, ending a 21-year-old crowdsourced labor platform that once connected more than 500,000 workers with businesses needing human judgment for tasks computers could not handle. The closure marks the end of a service
Google unveiled its full 2026 hardware lineup at the Made by Google event in New York City on August 12, introducing four Pixel 11 smartphones, the Pixel Watch 5, and the Pixel Tag, the company’s first Bluetooth tracker. Every device in the Pixel 11 family runs on the new Tensor
CoreWeave reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.58 billion on August 11, a 112% increase from a year earlier that beat the $2.56 billion LSEG consensus estimate. The AI cloud infrastructure provider also narrowed its adjusted loss to $1.03 per share against the $1.20 loss Wall Street had expected, while raising
Palantir Technologies reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.94 billion on August 4, a 93% increase over the same period in 2025, while raising its full-year revenue guidance by approximately $500 million. The stock surged roughly 29% in a single session, its second-largest daily gain on record, as the company’s AI-driven
Delivery Hero SE confirmed on July 14 that the Berlin-based food delivery company is engaged in advanced takeover negotiations with Uber Technologies, with the two companies aiming to finalize an agreement as soon as this week. Delivery Hero stated that any potential offer would be made to all shareholders but
Across industries that rely on heavy equipment and challenging terrain, workplace safety remains one of the most significant operational concerns. From forestry and vegetation management to land clearing and infrastructure maintenance, workers are often required to operate machinery in environments that present substantial risks. As robotics technology continues to advance,
For years, discussions about artificial intelligence revolved around potential. Reports projected economic gains. Executives spoke about transformation. Technology firms introduced increasingly capable systems. Yet inside many organizations, the reality looked far less dramatic. Teams were still searching documents manually. Employees were moving information between disconnected systems. Managers continued spending hours
Google’s June 2026 Android security update has put mobile data protection back in the spotlight. The release patches dozens of vulnerabilities across the operating system, including a high-severity zero-day under active, targeted exploitation. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-48595, is an elevation-of-privilege bug in the Android Framework affecting devices running Android
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos used a wide-ranging CNBC interview on Wednesday, May 20, to push back against growing concerns that the artificial intelligence sector is in a bubble — arguing that even if it is, investors should not be alarmed. The remarks land at a moment when AI-related valuations sit
Big shifts in technology happen in uneven stages rather than a smooth progression. They tend to build slowly, then suddenly feel obvious. Artificial intelligence, automation, and electric vehicles are part of that pattern right now. Each one moves at a different speed, but they overlap in ways that affect how
By Claire Whitmore, Senior Culture Editor In an era where streaming services compete through volume, algorithms and billion-dollar franchises, one independent network is quietly moving in the opposite direction. Instead of building another endless library of disposable entertainment, The ART Channel is developing what executives describe as a “living cultural
By Michael Privat I have been in the same company for over two decades, long enough to watch hiring trends come and go, long enough to see entire belief systems rise, peak, and collapse under their own weight. One of those beliefs has been sitting in plain sight for years,
When Tesla reports Q1 2026 earnings on Wednesday, April 22, after the market close, it will do so carrying the weight of one of the most divided analyst communities in the S&P 500. The debate is not simply about whether earnings beat or miss. It is about what kind of
Professional development in technology has become a standard part of preparing for the modern workforce. As sectors lean more heavily on cloud computing, cybersecurity, and technology governance, organizations are paying closer attention to how their teams maintain technical expertise. Certifications from bodies such as CompTIA, ISC2, Microsoft, and AWS have
There is a short version of the Madison Air Solutions story: a Chicago-based maker of ventilation and filtration systems went public, raised $2.2 billion, and its shares jumped 19% on the first day of trading. That is a notable IPO. But the longer version of the story is more interesting
In manufacturing environments where tolerances are measured in microns, the condition of cutting tools directly influences output quality. Milling cutters, drills, and specialty blades lose efficiency over time, and reconditioning processes become necessary to maintain dimensional accuracy. Tool-grinding systems, therefore, occupy a steady position in industrial workshops, even as automation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing numerous industries, offering innovations that promise to reshape our world. However, as with any technological advancement, AI’s rapid development and deployment come with significant environmental implications. This article explores the impact of AI on the environment, examining both its potential benefits and challenges. Positive Environmental