Tim Cook probably won’t step down as Apple CEO in 2026 despite recent speculation. The company faces major product transitions next year including a foldable iPhone. Apple’s hardware chief John Ternus remains the likely successor whenever Cook does depart.
China is forming an international alliance for rare earth development with at least 19 nations including Cambodia, Nigeria, Myanmar and Zimbabwe. The move comes as the US builds its own critical mineral alliances, escalating the competition over technology supply chains.
DroneShield Ltd. faces investor backlash after executives sold shares rapidly, prompting an overhaul of incentive plans and policy reviews. The Sydney-based defense company’s stock fell 5% amid the controversy. Non-executive directors will no longer receive performance options under the new framewor
Société Générale’s Albert Edwards, who famously predicted the dot-com crash, sees dangerous parallels in today’s AI-fueled market frenzy. He warns this bubble could burst more catastrophically than 2008 due to unprecedented economic vulnerabilities. The strategist points to retail investor mania and
While Apple avoids traditional Black Friday sales, Amazon has dropped the iPad Mini with A17 Pro chip to just $399. This $100 discount makes Apple’s most portable tablet more accessible than ever. The deal includes flagship performance, Apple Intelligence, and Apple Pencil Pro compatibility.
Legacy ERP systems create hidden costs through manual processes, data silos, and reactive maintenance. Modern ERP platforms use AI and automation to prevent these issues before they impact the bottom line. The cost of sticking with outdated systems is now quantifiable and substantial.
Intel’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan acknowledges the company missed major technology waves due to bureaucracy and complacency. He’s now leading an aggressive AI strategy with annual product cycles and management restructuring to restore relevance.
Google’s Nano Banana Pro AI generates high-quality images, but its pricing and watermark policies are raising eyebrows. The most affordable unlimited access comes through Adobe at $10/month, while Google’s own subscription starts at $20. Most controversially, $250/month Ultra subscribers can remove
Ubisoft’s delayed earnings report was due to accounting issues that put them in breach of loan covenants. The company is using Tencent’s $1.35 billion to restructure debt while teasing a Black Flag remake and going all-in on AI development tools.
Home Depot is betting big on AI to capture more business from professional contractors. Their new Blueprint Takeoffs tool promises to transform the manual process of material estimation that traditionally took weeks.
