What sparked Wall Street’s crazy sell-off? | CNN Business
A stunning $2.5 trillion was wiped off the value of the tech-heavy Nasdaq on Thursday as investors rushed to dump tech stocks, rattled by fears that Democrats’ midterm victories could slow t…
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Global market downturn spreads to UK and Europe amid tech sell-off
Analysts linked the weakness to Democrat victories in the US mid-term elections and concerns over a potential AI ‘bubble’.
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Tech stock rout, driven by US AI fears, continues in Asian trading
Global markets are being roiled due to concerns over US data centre expansion and AI regulation.
Global tech stocks plunge over fears of AI curbs in US
Asian markets plunged Friday, tracking a sell-off in Western stocks following the US midterm elections.
How Marlon Brando’s private island inspired a plan to suck carbon pollution from the air | CNN
A pristine atoll in the Pacific Ocean once owned by late acting legend Marlon Brando is the birthplace of a technology that could help solve a problem created far beyond its sandy shores.
At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer | TechCrunch
The concerns range from privacy to how data is shared (and with whom) to procurement concerns.
Australia appoint Mike Hussey as consultant for Ashes and Cricket World Cup
Hussey, known as 'Mr Cricket' for his technical expertise, will also work with Australia during the LA 2028 Olympics.
Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy AI agent security startup Clutch for $500M | TechCrunch
Clutch, backed by Lightspeed and SignalFire, was last valued at $85 million, according to a source.
Women's TGL golf: Latest highlights, news, updates, scores and reports as LPGA Tour stars play in indoor team league
Reports and highlights from the inaugural womens TGL season; LPGA Tour players feature in the tech-infused indoor golf league, with five teams involved; watch every match of the 2026 season…
Do you use AI agents to run your daily life? We want to hear about it | CNN Business
Tech giants are betting that AI agents will play a key role in how people get things done in the future – from shopping for groceries to returning packages and planning vacations.
Asian markets follow US rout as AI investment jitters spread | CNN Business
Stock markets in Asia plunged Friday, following a tech-led sell-off in the US on anticipation that newly elected Democratic officials could stymie an AI investment boom that’s driven global…
Fears about an AI crackdown after midterms sparks a $2 trillion rout in tech stocks
Shares sank, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping over 5%, as investors reacted with fear that a Democratic Congress — and states across the country -— would crack down on AI and data centers…
The New York Times reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd for $330 million | TechCrunch
Letterboxd, an online platform for movie lovers, has grown dramatically in recent years.
Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law | TechCrunch
If it goes into effect next year, this California law would restrict social media access for children under 16.