The tech industry has seen over 122,000 layoffs in 2025 so far, with AI increasingly cited as a direct reason for job cuts. Companies like Amazon, Salesforce, and IBM are using automation to replace functions, while economic policy shifts add to the uncertainty.
Federal regulators are taking a sledgehammer to crypto fraud. The SEC just charged three trading platforms and four investment clubs in a scheme that allegedly stole over $14 million from social media users. This is part of a massive enforcement push that saw $4.98 billion in crypto penalties in 202
SoftBank is in a race against time to secure $22.5 billion for its OpenAI partnership before the end of the year. The funds are part of the massive $500 billion Stargate AI datacenter initiative. CEO Masayoshi Son is now personally reviewing any investment over $50 million.
The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery just got more intense. Paramount has amended its hostile takeover bid, now backed by a massive personal guarantee from Oracle founder Larry Ellison, directly challenging a pre-existing deal with Netflix.
Salesforce’s enterprise AI platform, Agentforce, saw a 48% surge, adding 6,000 customers in one quarter. This push to $540M in annual revenue highlights a growing gap between AI hype and real, deployed business solutions that companies actually trust.
Apple’s new Chief Operating Officer, Sabih Khan, has held his first major meeting with Chinese officials, continuing a key diplomatic tradition. The talks were light on details but heavy on symbolism as Apple walks a tightrope between U.S. pressure and Chinese reliance.
New data reveals a wild month for live TV streaming. While YouTube TV’s cancellation rate hit 6.9% during the Disney blackout, every major competitor saw similar spikes. But sign-ups also soared to yearly highs, painting a chaotic picture.
The traditional online shopping funnel is collapsing thanks to AI search. Brands now need an awareness-first content strategy, treating their product pages as living infrastructure to keep up.
A new report reveals that AI is backfiring in the hiring process. Candidates are ghosting recruiters at record rates, often because automated systems make them feel disconnected and unimportant.
According to a leaked GameStop memo, Nintendo has ended production of the popular Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle ahead of schedule. The bundle, which offered a $30 discount, was supposed to be available through Fall 2025. Now, retailers are being told to expect only the base console moving forwa
