Microsoft posted huge Q2 FY26 earnings with $81.3 billion in revenue, but the story is its skyrocketing AI spending. Capital expenditures hit $37.5 billion for the quarter, a 66% year-over-year jump, leaving analysts demanding to see the return on investment.
Dow is slashing 4,500 jobs as part of a major cost-cutting initiative centered on AI and automation. The chemical giant expects to take up to $1.5 billion in charges but forecasts a massive $2 billion boost to operating earnings.
Apple’s new Creator Studio subscription bundles apps like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for $13 a month. But the launch is messy, with iPad users seeing a price increase and a confusing split between old and new app versions.
Microsoft and Meta are pouring tens of billions into AI infrastructure, fueling stellar revenue growth. But analysts see a plateau coming, and a host of suspects—from impatient investors to new rivals—could bring the spending frenzy to a sudden, messy end.
BYD sold 2.26 million battery-electric vehicles in 2025, beating Tesla’s 1.63 million. This marks a major shift in the global EV race. Tesla now faces a dual threat from cheaper Chinese rivals and the reputational impact of Elon Musk’s rhetoric.
New research shows AI is causing net job losses in the UK at a higher rate than other major economies. Meanwhile, Apple is finally set to unveil its AI-powered Siri next month, running on Google’s Gemini. Plus, Gmail’s filters went haywire over the weekend.
A top digital executive at Citi learned a hard lesson about ignoring team pushback. The resistance was actually critical intelligence that could have saved a major deal.
Top executives are sounding the alarm about rushing AI-driven layoffs. The real challenge isn’t the tech itself, but ensuring workers have the skills to use it.
A joint venture called UPC Volt has signed an MoU to build a 100MW data center in Telangana, India. The project represents a proposed investment of $544 million and would take over five years to construct.
The annual CES Picks Awards for 2026 have been announced, honoring the most impactful consumer tech from the show. Winners span categories from AI hardware and computing to smart home systems and wellness gadgets. It’s a broad snapshot of what the industry thinks will matter next.
