Poland’s competition authority UOKiK has opened an antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Tracking Transparency framework. The regulator suspects ATT may mislead users about privacy protection while strengthening Apple’s position against independent publishers. Apple could face penalties up to 10%
Apple is projected to overtake Samsung as the world’s leading phone manufacturer thanks to explosive iPhone 17 sales. The company saw 37% year-over-year growth in October while the broader market grew just 8%. Counterpoint Research predicts Apple will maintain this lead through at least 2029.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft faces another setback as NASA orders it to fly empty on its next mission. This comes after the capsule’s numerous problems left two astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station for more than nine months. Engineers continue investigating thruster issues that p
Cargo theft has evolved from physical hijackings to sophisticated cyber operations. Criminals now impersonate legitimate shippers and hijack trucking company systems through online load boards. Losses have surged 27% this year and are expected to grow another 22%.
The FDIC has voted to relax enhanced supplementary leverage ratio requirements for the largest US banks. This move aims to address lender concerns about acting as intermediaries in Treasury markets during stress periods.
Small business owners are defying economic concerns with strong optimism for 2026. According to Paychex data, 88% expect revenue growth next year, and nearly half are hiring seasonal workers specifically to prepare for anticipated 2026 expansion. This comes despite ongoing hiring challenges and cons
Alibaba’s cloud computing division saw revenue surge 34% year-over-year to 39.8 billion yuan, accelerating from previous quarters. The company’s AI-related products achieved triple-digit growth for the ninth straight quarter as it ramps up infrastructure spending.
The AI datacenter boom is driving massive demand for battery energy storage systems, but Chinese suppliers maintain their advantage despite political headwinds. Tesla emerges as the primary domestic alternative in what could become a 20GW market over the next decade.
Cybersecurity leaders Jessica Sica and Fred Kwong explain how AI screening tools are creating hiring blind spots. They argue the system now favors résumé optimization over actual skills, potentially missing the best candidates.
Eurozone banks are launching EUR-denominated stablecoins while regulators scramble to catch up. Meanwhile, agentic AI promises to transform balance sheet management just as traditional deposits face potential migration to CBDCs.
