Technology

Microsoft launches tracker to manage autonomous AI in the workplace

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -In Microsoft's view, humans are not the only ones to manage in a workplace. Artificial intelligence needs a manager, too.

Technology

Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Alphabet's Google on Tuesday launched the latest version of its artificial intelligence model Gemini, emphasizing that the new capabilities will be immediately available in several profit-generating products like its search engine.

Technology

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

(Reuters) -Microsoft and Nvidia plan to invest in Anthropic under a new tie-up that includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft's cloud services, the latest high-profile deal binding together major players in the AI industry.

Technology

Intuit strikes $100 million deal to integrate OpenAI models into financial tools

(Reuters) -Intuit said on Tuesday it has signed a multi-year deal worth more than $100 million with OpenAI to use the ChatGPT maker's artificial intelligence models to power AI agents across its apps such as tax-preparation software TurboTax.

Technology

Klarna strikes $6.5 billion loan deal with Elliott funds to boost US push

(Reuters) -Klarna said on Tuesday it will sell up to $6.5 billion of loans to funds managed by Elliott Investment Management over a two-year period, as part of efforts to expand its buy-now-pay-later business in the U.S.

Technology

Klarna Q3 revenue beats estimates in first earnings report after IPO

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish fintech Klarna on Monday reported a 26% jump in third-quarter revenue, beating expectations in its first report as a public company and forecast revenue to cross $1 billion in the current quarter, backed mainly by growth in U.S. markets.

Technology

AI accounting startup Maxima raises $41 million in Kleiner Perkins-backed round

(Reuters) -Artificial intelligence startup Maxima has raised about $41 million from investors including Redpoint Ventures and Kleiner Perkins as it looks to automate accounting for businesses, the company said on Tuesday.

Technology

Roblox to require age checks to use platform's chat features

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Gaming platform Roblox will require users to verify their age using facial recognition software to chat with other players, a company executive said, with the goal of limiting communication between kids and adults on the platform.

Technology

Cloudflare restores services after outage impacts thousands of internet users

(Reuters) -Cloudflare has fully restored its services after an outage on Tuesday at the web-infrastructure company prevented thousands from accessing major internet platforms, including X and ChatGPT.

Technology

Nvidia set for $320 billion price swing after earnings, options indicate

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday could trigger a $320 billion swing in the chipmaker's market value — the largest post-earnings move ever for the AI giant — as investors seek signals about whether the artificial intelligence boom is accelerating or cooling.

Technology

Exclusive-Brazil eyes taxing crypto for cross-border payments, sources say

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil is looking at taxing the use of cryptocurrencies for international payments, two officials with direct knowledge of the discussions told Reuters, closing a loophole in the country's usual levy on foreign-exchange transactions.

Technology

EU probes Amazon, Microsoft's cloud services for potential curbs

(Reuters) -The European Commission has launched three market investigations on cloud computing services by Amazon and Microsoft under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to curb the power of Big Tech and ensure a level playing field for smaller rivals.

Video games

Nintendo launches eShop and Switch Online in Malaysia; subscriptions priced from RM13

As the name suggests, the eShop is Nintendo's digital storefront for video game releases and downloadable content (DLC). Gamers are also able to download free demos from the platform to try out b efore purchase.

Streaming

Disney+ to hike monthly prices by up to RM10 for Malaysians from Dec 18

Disney+ has announced that it is raising the monthly subscription fee for its streaming service. The change will be effective on both the Basic and Premium monthly plans from December 18 onwards.

Technology

Analysis-Big Tech-led demand for carbon removal credits fuels supply crunch

BELEM, Brazil (Reuters) -Surging demand for high-quality carbon removal credits from tech giants to offset their AI-driven emissions is helping fuel a shortage that experts say is exactly what is needed to spur investment in the nascent market.

Technology

Deutsche Boerse to add SocGen's stablecoins to its settlement business

PARIS (Reuters) -German stock exchange operator Deutsche Boerse plans to integrate stablecoins made by French bank Societe Generale in its settlement business, the companies said on Tuesday, in an attempt to get the tokens more widely used.

Internet

Free Internet forever: US company's pitch to win mobile customers

Charter Communications Inc, the company behind the Spectrum cable service, is making an unusual offer to attract new mobile-phone customers: Sign up for four wireless lines and get free home internet service for life.

Technology

Barry Callebaut to use NotCo AI to develop chocolate recipes

(Reuters) -Switzerland's Barry Callebaut said on Tuesday it would partner with Chilean start-up NotCo AI to utilise artificial intelligence in recipe development, as it battles high cocoa prices and weakening demand for its cocoa products.

Internet

Google, Meta delay Red Sea cables as security risks rattle plans

Multiple subsea Internet cables slated to run through the Red Sea are yet to complete as planned, as political tensions and heightened security threats have made the route more dangerous and complicated for commercial vessels.

Smartphones

The Apple designer who introduced the iPhone Air leaves the company

The Apple Inc designer who helped develop the iPhone Air – and even starred in its introduction video – has left, marking the latest setback for the company's design group.