UK watchdog drops competition review of Microsoft’s OpenAI deal
Britain’s competition watchdog says it has dropped its review of Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian joins bid to acquire TikTok
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has joined billionaire Frank McCourt’s bid to acquire TikTok as a strategic adviser
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Drive Up Tech Prices
U.S. President Trump’s new tariffs are estimated to cost North America $50B and have ripple effects across the tech sector.
New MacBook Air Brings the M4 Chip and a $100 Lower Price Tag
Plus, the new Mac Studio offers M4 Max or M3 Ultra configurations. The M3 Ultra chip offers an 80-core GPU suitable for AI workloads.
Trump Calls for CHIPS Act Repeal, Slams ‘Horrible’ Subsidies
The president’s comments are on the heels of Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC committing $165 billion to U.S. facilities.
Trump grants 1 month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm U.S. manufacturers
US confirms it held direct talks with Hamas
The US confirmed it held direct talks with Hamas for the first time since 1997.
Greek government to face no-confidence vote over 2023 deadly train crash
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s government holds majority in parliament and is expected to survive Friday’s vote.
US says some autos exempt from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
The US has said it will allow a one-month exemption from tariffs on auto imports from Canada and Mexico.
US suspends intelligence sharing with Ukraine
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms US ‘pause’ in intelligence sharing with Kyiv amid tensions between allies.