Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Epstein accusers face relentless harassment; threats and intimidation escalate after identities exposed in Justice Department filesVictims of Jeffrey Epstein face severe threats and harassment. Their identities were exposed in government files, leading to online abuse a...
Firms on AI spending spree: US tech companies cut most jobs in nearly 2 yearsThe tech sector said last month it planned to eliminate 38,242 positions, the most since August 2024, according to data from outplacement f...
'No car, couch or TV': 24-year-old Meta employee earning $306,500 rejects luxurious lifestyle, reveals strategy to build wealth while pursuing travelling, hobbiesA 24-year-old software engineer at Meta, Raymond Zeng, earns a staggering $306,500 annually but lives a minimalist life,. He does not own a...
"America is next if we don’t wake up": Trump ally says New York conquered by mainstream Muslims under 'Jihadi Mamdani', shares videoCongressman Randy Fine ignited a new controversy by posting a video of Muslims praying, labeling them "Mainstream Muslims" and "Jihadi Mamd...
Founder says Meta tried hiring him days after firing 8,000 employees: 'What happened to employee retention?'Tech giant Meta's decision to interview a senior candidate while simultaneously laying off thousands of employees has ignited a fierce deba...
Meta Layoffs 2026: Why Zuckerberg's AI bet is eliminating 7,900 jobs — and what it means for every tech workerMeta layoffs 2026 hit Silicon Valley hard as nearly 10% workforce reduction begins at Meta Platforms amid rising AI restructuring and cost ...
CEOs are getting ruthless about worker performanceCorporate leaders are increasingly prioritizing results over employee comfort, with CEOs like Unilever's Fernando Fernandez demanding "volu...
'Yo sir, you can’t park there': Tesla Cybertruck sinks in Texas lake during botched attempt to activate ‘Wade Mode’. Watch viral videoA Texas man was arrested after driving his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its "Wade Mode." The electric pickup became disable...
The AI blindspot: Layoffs are piling up, but where are the returns?Companies are cutting jobs to fund AI, but this strategy may not work. A global survey shows that reducing staff does not guarantee better ...
NextEra Energy strikes $66.8 billion deal for Dominion in bets on AI power demandThe deal, one of the largest in the U.S. power industry, adds to a wave of consolidation as the rapid data-center buildout lifts power dema...
Dominion energy stock rises highest in over 3 years, Nextera energy stock crashes. Here's whyNextEra Energy is buying Dominion Energy in an all-stock transaction valued at about $66.8 billion, creating the world's largest regulated ...
‘Fortune cookie wisdom’: Shark Tank’s Anupam Mittal trashes startup advice amid tech layoffs, reveals when he got laid offTech sector layoffs are widespread. Anupam Mittal shares his 2001 job loss experience. He criticizes the advice to start companies using AI...
'Two-three victims can draw more attention': ChatGPT maker OpenAI sued for helping Florida University shooter plan timing, targets and gun selection in USThe widow of a Florida State University shooting victim is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT aided the attacker in planning the massacre. The ...
'Chai stall' to 'Papa ki kirane ki dukan': What Indian techies say they’ll do if fired tomorrowA 23-year-old software professional's question about backup plans after potential job loss sparked a candid online discussion among Indian ...
SpaceX IPO gives Elon Musk sweeping power, curbs shareholder rightsSpaceX's IPO will grant Elon Musk unprecedented executive authority through supervoting shares, mandatory arbitration, and stricter shareho...
80 seconds of big tech earnings will decide stock market’s fateInvestors await earnings reports from Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft after trading ends Wednesday. These tech giants' results will guide mar...