Apple has announced that it will stop selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE in the European Union by December 28. The devices will be removed from online and offline stores, but authorized retailers can continue to sell them until their inventory runs out. The move comes due to EU regulations requiring … Read more
A Blue Whale Capital LLP investment fund has reduced its stakes in major US technology companies due to concerns over the costs of artificial intelligence, according to a report by the Financial Times. The Blue Whale Growth Fund, backed by billionaire Peter Hargreaves, cut its holding in Microsoft Corp. to 2% from 8% and its … Read more
The main owner of US chocolate maker Hershey Co., Hershey Trust Co., has rejected a preliminary takeover offer from Mondelez International Inc., potentially ending the pursuit of a massive food giant. The bid, which valued Hershey at around $80 billion, was deemed too low by the trust. The decision marks a setback for Mondelez’s plans … Read more
Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults. The study found that higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels were associated with better performance across multiple cognitive domains, including processing speed and executive function. The researchers assessed 648 individuals between the ages of 65 and 80 … Read more
Bitcoin surpassed a record high as investors bet on President-elect Donald Trump’s support for cryptocurrencies, coupled with optimism over MicroStrategy’s potential inclusion in a key US stock index. The virtual currency rose 4.1% to $107,116, surpassing its previous peak set on December 5. MicroStrategy announced it bought an additional $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin in … Read more
Israel has approved a plan to surge the settler population in the occupied Golan Heights, doubling the current number of 31,000 settlers. The move comes days after rebel groups toppled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and weeks before Donald Trump’s return as US president. The Israeli government has allocated over $11 million to increase the settler … Read more
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke recently criticized the videogame industry for its focus on profit over passion at The Game Awards. He argued that studios are making games solely to increase revenue, rather than because they want to create something unique and enjoyable. Vincke shared his secret formula for running a successful studio, saying it’s … Read more
IonQ, a leading pure-play investment in quantum computing, has gained 143% year-to-date and is making waves in the stock market. With a $6.5 billion market cap, investors are eager to know if this small developer can turn early investors into fortunes. Quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems that traditional computers can’t tackle, … Read more
Apple is reportedly working on two major upgrades to its mobile devices, with the possibility of introducing foldability in the near future. According to multiple reports, the tech giant plans to launch at least two foldable devices within the next few years. The larger device, described as a 19-inch screen model, could rival desktop monitors … Read more
Apple will stop selling iPhone 14 series, iPhone SE, and other devices with the Lightning port in the European Union by December 28. This is to comply with an EU regulation requiring new smartphones to feature a USB-C port for charging. The company has also announced plans to discontinue some products that use its proprietary … Read more