Shares in top US companies including Apple, Amazon and Tesla tumbled in after-hours trading on Wednesday as Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime threatened widespread upheaval to global supply chains. Technology companies were among the hardest hit in initial market reaction, with contracts tracking the Nasdaq down 4 per cent. Apple, which is heavily exposed to … Read more
We spoke to Meredith Graham about diversity in the technology space and how a lack of support can limit career opportunities for women. In late March, global talent platform Robert Walters released data from an Ireland-based survey, highlighting the challenges faced by many women as they navigate the working world. What was discovered is that … Read more
It’s no secret that the naysayers have picked the technology sector as their latest target for criticism, this time going as far as to say there is a bubble in the entire artificial intelligence and cloud space. If everyone can see a bubble, it’s not a bubble; that’s what Wall Streeters can add to the table … Read more
from the it-protects-you dept Once again, several Senators appear poised to gut one of the most important laws protecting internet users – Section 230 (47 U.S.C. § 230). Don’t be fooled – many of Section 230’s detractors claim that this critical law only protects big tech. The reality is that Section 230 provides limited protection for … Read more
England’s top-tier soccer league will soon use optical tracking to automate portions of offside calls. The Premier League said on Tuesday it will adopt semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) in live matches beginning on April 12. The league said the new tech won’t change the accuracy of offside calls, but it will make them 30 seconds … Read more
Market headwinds have rarely felt this intense. With international tensions reaching critical levels, trade networks under severe pressure, and inflation’s relentless grip on consumer spending power, investors face a genuinely challenging landscape. Yet, amid the volatility lies opportunity. After a punishing first quarter that erased most of late 2024’s impressive gains, we’re witnessing something not … Read more
Patti Thibodeau, Microsoft Archivist, left, shows Microsoft’s Albuquerque team photo and a related memo. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) [Editor’s Note: Microsoft @ 50 is a year-long GeekWire project exploring the tech giant’s past, present, and future, recognizing its 50th anniversary in 2025.] REDMOND, Wash. — You’ve probably seen Microsoft’s iconic 1978 team photo. But have you … Read more
Gone are the days when a bean bag and free kombucha made your office cool. Today’s top tech talent wants something far more valuable: their health. That’s the view of Lucien Engelen, a renowned healthcare innovation expert, who believes workplace wellbeing is about to spark a seismic shift. This transition will not only transform employment … Read more
Adam Breeden/ZDNET When does Amazon’s Spring Sale end? The 2025 Big Spring Sale ended Monday, March 31. However, as with most Amazon sales, we expect to see some lingering offers after the sale officially ends, as well as live offers from other retailers. We’ll keep you updated with all the best deals that you can … Read more
The Bitcoin-Japanese yen (BTC/JPY) pair faced a setback at key trendline resistance Wednesday, as Goldman Sachs (GS) cited the anti-risk yen as the leading hedge against rising U.S. tariff and recession risks. The BTC/JPY trading on the Japan-based bitFlyer fell 1% after failing to take out the trendline drawn off the record high reached on … Read more