Big Tech’s US$750 billion AI bet collides with slowing growth in core businesses

2026-10-30T03:04:56.000Z
Home robots may need a higher level of dexterity and sensitivity than factory machines, said a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

‘My ultimate dream is a bit like The Matrix’: The woman bringing next gen home-help robots to life

2026-10-30T01:41:36.000Z
“Intel’s earnings highlight the challenges the company faces in pushing its recent turnaround into a sustained recovery,” Emarketer senior analyst Asa Hiken said.

Intel plunges after PC slump and supply snags hurt outlook

2026-10-29T22:41:58.000Z
Like rivals, Amazon has made a huge spending commitment to developing AI software and infrastructure.

Amazon slides on light Q4 sales estimates, high cash burn

2026-10-29T22:21:13.000Z

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Samsung said its high-bandwidth memory supply has been sold out for 2027, with key customers requesting more of the key chips used in AI data centres.

Samsung sees AI chip shortage worsening, keeps investors in suspense on returns

2026-10-29T05:59:08.000Z
The tech giant’s total revenue for Q3 was US$127.6 billion, short of analysts’ US$128.2 billion estimate, according to LSEG data.

Alphabet shares fall after revenue miss, cash burn worsens

2026-10-28T22:48:42.000Z
Microsoft generated US$18.6 billion in free cash flow as its Azure cloud computing business surged 48%.

Microsoft's cloud growth, cash flow offer respite from AI spending fears

2026-10-28T22:34:42.000Z
Stryv launched the Stryv Oasis massage chair in September, drawing on Sterra’s expertise in home care products.

Consumer electronics brand Stryv raises US$11.5 million Series B funding

2026-10-27T02:00:00.000Z
Even before the Iran war, Malaysia drew data centre investment from firms including Google, Amazon and Microsoft. 

Iran war boosts Malaysian data centre appeal, SD Guthrie says

2026-10-27T01:08:29.000Z
Reaching an investment grade rating could give the maker of Claude access to a much deeper pool of capital.

Anthropic mum on investment grade as it warns of more debt

2026-10-27T00:42:15.000Z