World's three largest memory chipmakers sued in US over DRAM supply shift to AI memoryA class-action lawsuit has been filed in the US against Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron, accusing them of restricting traditional DRAM supply...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Along came an alien prompt: A day in the life of a software engineerThe role of an IT engineer has been rewritten over the past two years. Against the backdrop of persistent layoff fears, ET speaks to a cros...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Microsoft shares head for worst month since 2000 as AI concerns wipe out $570 billionMicrosoft shares are heading for their worst month since 2000, falling 17% in June as concerns over heavy AI spending and delayed returns e...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
BAT to cut 9,000 jobs globally as the world lights fewer cigarettesBritish American Tobacco is slashing approximately 9,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring. This significant workforce reducti...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Don't let AI chip off the old blockThe soaring demand for memory chips driven by artificial intelligence is leading to significant shortages that are affecting various indust...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Beyond Nvidia: Why AI giants like OpenAI, Google and Amazon are building custom chipsThe AI race is heating up as tech giants like OpenAI, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft design their own chips to optimize AI operations. This ...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
OpenAI weighs IPO in 2027 after expected Anthropic public debutAI giant OpenAI is reportedly eyeing a 2027 initial public offering, potentially after rival Anthropic. Both companies have confidentially ...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from AugustGroups representing automakers, retailers, electronics firms and others had warned earlier this month that the increasing demand for memo...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Mind Games: Talent wars heat up as AI startups take on Big TechA fierce talent war is raging in the AI sector, with tech giants like Google facing significant researcher departures to rivals OpenAI and ...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
EU targets Amazon, Microsoft cloud units for Big Tech 'gatekeeper' rulesEU antitrust regulators are eyeing Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services, AWS and Azure, as potential 'gatekeepers' under new tech rules. T...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Qualcomm forecasts $15 billion data center chip sales by 2029, shares soarQualcomm also said it expects $40 billion in revenue from chips outside its smartphone stronghold by 2029, up from previous estimates of $2...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Meta, Microsoft lead $850 billion boom in data center leasesTech giants Meta and Microsoft are pouring billions into future data center leases, pushing industry-wide commitments past $850 billion. Me...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Meta's WhatsUpside Down hire: How Kunal Shah broke the Valley playbookSilicon Valley's AI talent war saw tech giants acquire engineers. However, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg broke the mold by investing $900 million ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Oracle layoffs 2026: Tech giant's headcount shrinks by 21,000 amid rapid AI adoptionAI adoption has led to a 13% decline in Oracle's total workforce. The company said in its filing that the workforce adjustments were in res...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Chevron signs pact with Microsoft for powering its Texas data centreChevron and Microsoft have partnered for a 20-year deal to power a Texas data center. The Kilby facility will supply 2.67 gigawatts using G...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Microsoft makes big AI inroads in China by selling OpenAI modelsMicrosoft is significantly growing its AI business in China, with ByteDance reportedly spending over $1 billion annually on its cloud and A...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox: ReportMicrosoft is exploring significant changes for its Xbox gaming division. Options include a potential spinoff or restructuring as a wholly o...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.17 AM IST