Facebook trumpets massive new supercomputer
The US tech giant said the array of machines could process images and video up to 20 times faster than their current systems.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Microsoft muscles in on first wave of the metaverse
US tech giant Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Activision this week rocked the video game sector.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Apple's potential 'buy now, pay later' plan sends sector tumbling
The US tech giant will use Goldman Sachs, its partner since 2019 for the Apple Card credit card, as the lender for the loans.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Google in hot water over Crimean street names
US tech giant Google came under fire on Thursday in Russia for "decommunising" street names in parts of Crimea, annexed from Ukraine two years ago, by using Ukrainian spellings.
Fri Jul 29 2016
EU files fresh anti-trust charges against Google
The European Union filed new anti-trust charges against Google on Thursday, piling pressure on the US tech giant over the alleged abuse of its market dominance.
Thu Jul 14 2016
Microsoft dives into social with $26 billion LinkedIn deal
With its biggest-ever acquisition and one of the largest in the tech sector, Microsoft is taking a big step into the world of social networking.
Tue Jun 14 2016
Apple becomes first company worth over $700 billion
Apple became the first company to reach a market value of $700 billion Tuesday as shares vaulted amid upbeat news on the US tech giant's gains in the smartphone market and soon-to-arrive smartwatch.
Wed Feb 11 2015
Microsoft to cut 18,000 jobs in major reorganization
Microsoft's new chief unveiled the biggest job cuts ever at the US tech giant, aiming for a new strategic direction while integrating the Nokia phone division.
Thu Jul 17 2014
Microsoft to reboot tablet effort with new Surface
The US tech giant is seeking to correct missteps from its first try and gain a foothold in the tablet market.
Mon Sep 23 2013