Wall Street is bracing for a massive wave of corporate bond sales from tech giants like Meta and Microsoft to fund AI projects. Analysts forecast a record $400 billion in high-grade debt from the TMT sector in 2026 alone. But with spreads already tight, fears of market complacency are mounting.
Google is launching a new “auto browse” feature for Gemini in Chrome, powered by its AI. It can perform complex tasks like researching flights and filling out forms automatically. The feature is rolling out to paid Gemini Advanced subscribers in the US.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is pivoting hard from the metaverse to AI-generated social feeds. The company’s Reality Labs division reported a staggering $6.02 billion loss last quarter while laying off over 1,000 employees. Now, Zuckerberg envisions AI that “understands” users and creates personalized c
Microsoft announced during its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings that Windows 11 has surpassed 1 billion users. It reached this mark 130 days faster than Windows 10 did, fueled by an aggressive upgrade push.
Intel’s stock cratered after a disastrous earnings call, wiping out nearly $60 billion in market value. The selloff reveals the hidden cost of the Trump administration’s “state capitalism” experiment, where political bets can override market fundamentals.
TikTok confirmed service issues were caused by a power outage at a US data center. The disruption comes just days after the formalization of TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, its new US-based entity with Oracle as a 15% owner.
A major cybersecurity study found hundreds of open-source AI models running without safety guardrails, directly enabling criminal activity. Researchers warn the industry is ignoring this massive, unregulated “surplus capacity.”
Meta’s financial results reveal an AI-powered advertising juggernaut, with Reels hitting a $50B run rate. In stark contrast, Dow Chemical announces plans to cut 4,500 jobs, explicitly citing AI-driven productivity gains as a reason. The corporate playbook for AI is becoming brutally clear.
Consumer trust is fragile, and new research confirms that data breaches directly impact where people shop. With high-profile attacks continuing, transparency and proactive security are no longer optional for retailers.
Ireland is launching a major push to turn its academic tech research into commercial products. The new ARC Hub for ICT, backed by €32.2 million in government and EU funding, will target 150 projects across five strategic sectors.
