Big Tech
Tracking the heavyweights of innovation. Insightful reporting on how legacy tech giants wield global influence, scale infrastructure, and compete for market dominance.
139 articles
Meta Halts Employee AI Training Program After Internal Data Leak
Meta paused its mandatory AI training program after an internal leak exposed sensitive employee data, including keystrokes and conversations, sparking privacy backlash.
ASML's $400 Million Lithography Machine Deepens Chip Industry's Dependence on One Company
ASML's new $400 million high-NA EUV machine sustains Moore's Law and AI chip production but intensifies geopolitical risks tied to its near-total market control.
SpaceX Starfall Test Aims to Reshape Global Cargo Delivery From Orbit
SpaceX is set to launch its secretive Starfall reentry vehicle, a saucer-shaped pod designed to deliver cargo anywhere on Earth from low-Earth orbit. The first test flight will demonstrate parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
Nvidia's Liquid-Cooled Data Center Design Claims Major Water Savings
Nvidia's Rubin generation reference design shifts to fully liquid cooling, claiming to nearly eliminate water and power usage. The move addresses environmental scrutiny but leaves questions about cost and broader energy demands.
GM Installs 50 Robots at EV Plant While 1,300 Workers Remain Idle
General Motors added about 50 robot arms at its Detroit EV factory, sparking union anger as over 1,000 laid-off workers await recall.
SpaceX Applies Software Update Model to Rocket Launches
SpaceX treats rocket launches like software updates, enabling rapid iteration and frequent flights. This philosophy drives its unprecedented launch cadence and cost reduction.
Google Traffic Crosses 50% IPv6 Milestone
Over half of Google's user traffic now uses IPv6, a long-awaited milestone in the internet's transition from the aging IPv4 protocol.
Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over Negative News Overload
Researchers warn that constant exposure to bad news via tech platforms harms mental health. Algorithms optimized for engagement amplify negative content beyond human capacity to cope.
Automakers Plan to Drop Android Auto From New Vehicles by 2026
Major car manufacturers are phasing out Android Auto from new models by 2026, opting for proprietary infotainment systems. This shift could impact millions of drivers who rely on the platform for navigation and connectivity.
Enterprise AI Investment Reaches Measurable Returns, Google Cloud Reports
Google Cloud VP says companies are seeing ROI from AI, signaling a shift from pilots to production. This marks a potential tipping point for enterprise AI adoption.
Spacex Valuation Surges Past $2.6 Trillion Briefly Overtaking Amazon
SpaceX's valuation hit $2.6 trillion in secondary trading, briefly surpassing Amazon. The $1 trillion surge reflects investor confidence in the space economy and Starlink's potential.
Meta's Engineering Restructuring Sparks Internal Turmoil
Meta is undergoing a controversial reorganization of its engineering teams, raising questions about long-term impact on product development and culture.
NHS England Deploys Microsoft Copilot to Over Half a Million Staff
NHS England is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 505,000 staff after a successful pilot. The AI tools aim to improve service delivery and reduce costs.
Meta Services Go Dark: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Hit by Major Outage
A major outage on Friday morning disrupted Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger for millions of users. The incident highlights the fragility of Meta's centralized infrastructure and its global impact on communication and commerce.
Samsung Heavy Industries Wins Approval for Floating Data Center Ships
Samsung Heavy Industries has secured regulatory approval to build floating data centers on ships.
London's Phone Theft Fight: Met Police and Apple Share Stolen Device Data
London's Metropolitan Police and Apple will share stolen device identifiers to disrupt the city's phone theft market. The collaboration aims to collapse criminal networks and push for new legislation if tech companies fail to act.
Microsoft to Let Windows 11 Users Strip Web Results From Local Searches
Microsoft is developing a toggle to remove web results from local Windows 11 searches, responding to long-standing user complaints about mixed search outputs.
YouTube Brings Direct Messaging to US Users
YouTube expands direct messaging test to US users, adding private chat to its mobile app. The move signals deeper social features and competition with platforms like Instagram and TikTok.