Technology
All the latest news stories about technology, from today's life-changing innovations to tomorrow's cutting-edge fantasies—and how they're affecting the business world
Judge’s footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns
The two-sentence footnote raised serious concerns about accuracy and credibility.
Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers ... and stock ... to the public
The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nadsaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products.
New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices
Real estate software company RealPage has agreed to stop sharing nonpublic information between landlords as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice.
The Top 5 Black Friday Gadgets You’ll Regret Missing Out On
2025’s top Black Friday tech deals from smart speakers to wearables. Tom’s Guide editor Kate Kozuch shares expert picks and tips for smart holiday shopping.
Nvidia earnings will shed a light on whether Big Tech is fueling an AI boom or bubble
Computer chipmaker Nvidia is poised to release a quarterly earnings report that is expected to either deepen a recent downturn in the stock market or prompt an ebullient sigh of relief among investors increasingly worried the world’s most valuable company is perched upon an artificial intelligence bubble about to burst.
A medley of tech gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list
Finding the perfect tech gifts can be tricky, but The AP has put together a quick guide to help.
Meet The Gen Z Founders of Phia, the AI-Shopping Assistant Backed By Hailey Bieber and Kris Jenner
Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni introduce Phia, a fashion tech startup that helps users find price comparisons and discover alternative options for apparel
Universal Music and AI song generator Udio partner on new AI platform
Universal Music Group and AI platform Udio have settled a copyright lawsuit and will collaborate on a new music creation and streaming platform. The companies announced on Wednesday that they reached a compensatory legal settlement and new licensing agreements. These agreements aim to provide more revenue opportunities for Universal's artists and songwriters. The rise of AI song generation tools like Udio has disrupted the music streaming industry, leading to accusations from record labels. This deal marks the first since Universal and others sued Udio and Suno last year. Financial terms of the settlement weren't disclosed.
Samsung reports 32% rise in operating profit and predicts more growth
Samsung Electronics has reported a 32.5% increase in operating profit for the third quarter.
Microsoft deploys a fix to Azure cloud service that’s hit with outage
Microsoft says users of its Azure cloud portal may be not be able to access Office 365, Minecraft or other services due to issues with its global content delivery network services. The tech company posted a note to its Azure status page that its teams are currently deploying a fix to address the outage.
Nvidia has started the $5 trillion club. A look at its rise, by the numbers
Nvidia on Wednesday became the first public company to reach a market capitalization of $5 trillion. The ravenous appetite for the Silicon Valley company’s chips is the main reason that the company’s stock price has increased so rapidly since early 2023.
What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI
A new poll finds that as the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence, many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact.
How Brain.fm Is Using Sound Science to Rewire Your Mind for Focus and Flow
Brain.fm merges music and neuroscience to enhance focus, creativity, and mental health—Dr. Kevin Woods reveals how sound is transforming cognitive performance.
What to know about the Amazon cloud outage
An internet outage on Monday morning highlights the reliance on Amazon's cloud services. This incident reveals vulnerabilities in the concentrated system. Cloud computing allows companies to rent Amazon's infrastructure instead of building their own. Amazon leads the market, followed by Google and Microsoft. The outage originated in Northern Virginia, the biggest and oldest cloud hub in the U.S. This region handles significantly more data than other hubs. Despite the idea of spreading workloads, many rely on this single hub. The demand for computing power, especially for AI, is driving a construction boom for data centers.
Out of This World! Planet’s Big Owl Launch
Ashley Fieglein Johnson, CFO & President at Planet, joins us to share the story behind the Owl launch—and how strategy, tech, and vision are fueling liftoff.
Sex is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won’t be the first to try to profit from it
OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults." CEO Sam Altman says the company aims to allow more user freedom for adults while setting limits for teens. OpenAI isn't the first to explore sexualized AI, but previous attempts have faced legal and societal challenges. Altman believes OpenAI isn't the "moral police" and wants to differentiate content similar to how Hollywood differentiates R-rated movies. This move could help OpenAI, which is losing money, turn a profit. However, experts express concerns about the impact on real-world relationships and the potential for misuse.
The Coolest Gadgets, Breakthroughs, and Life-Changers of 2025, According to TIME
TIME’s Emma Barker joins to reveal the 25th annual Best Inventions list — highlighting the most groundbreaking, life-changing innovations of 2025.
