Technology

Honda to resume regular output at N. America plants after chip supply disruptions

TOKYO (Reuters) -Honda Motor said it will begin gradually resuming normal operations at its North American vehicle assembly plants from Monday, a sign that production disruptions from a shortage of Nexperia chips are easing.

Internet

EU considers cracking down on Big Tech's cloud power

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Corp's Azure, and Alphabet Inc's Google Cloud risk being dragged into the scope of the European Union's crackdown on Big Tech as antitrust watchdogs prepare to study the platforms' market power.

STARPICKS

GrabRewards is now GrabCoins: More ways to earn and save

THERE'S a new name for GrabRewards as it's been rebranded to GrabCoins — introducing more ways to earn so users can easily enjoy savings from their everyday actions on Grab.

Wearables

Apple and Samsung’s new XR headsets fight for a tiny market

In the not-too-distant future, a single pair of stylish smart glasses will function as your personal movie theatre.

Technology

Databricks in talks to raise capital at above $130 billion valuation, The Information reports

(Reuters) -Data analytics firm Databricks is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of more than $130 billion, about 30% higher than its last financing round two months ago, The Information reported on Monday, citing two people familiar with the discussion.

Technology

On tiny Christmas Island, Google spurs renewable energy push for Indian Ocean data hub

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island has enough power to support a new Google data centre without depriving locals, but its arrival could spur a push to renewable energy, the island's biggest employer and the tech giant said.

Video games

Women in games industry paid 24% less than men, survey shows

Women working in the video-game industry earn 24% less than their male colleagues on average, according to a new survey – a wider gap than in the US at large that suggests the sector is still struggling to shed its male-dominated culture.

Technology

GlobalFoundries buys Singapore's Advanced Micro Foundry in push to speed up AI data center networks

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Technology

Wall Street regulator drops emphasis on crypto sector exams for 2026

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday dropped its emphasis on the oversight of companies offering crypto asset-related services as part of its priorities for examining Wall Street firms for the current fiscal year, according to an annual statement published by the agency.

Technology

Archer Aviation to supply electric powertrain to Anduril, EDGE for Omen drone

(Reuters) -Archer Aviation said on Monday it will supply its electric powertrain for the Omen autonomous air vehicle, being co-developed by U.S. defense technology firm Anduril Industries and UAE-based EDGE group.

Technology

BofA says AI is boosting bankers' productivity, revenue

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bank of America plans to spend billions of dollars on technologies such as artificial intelligence to boost bankers' productivity and bring in more revenue, its chief technology and information officer said on Monday.

5G

Could 5G unlock a new era of smarter, faster robotics and drones in Malaysia?

Expert says success lies in putting people first.

Technology

Exclusive-Weinstein's Saba sells credit derivatives on Big Tech as AI risks grow, source says

LONDON (Reuters) -Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital Management has sold credit derivatives in recent months to lenders seeking protection on big tech names like Oracle and Microsoft due to concerns over a debt-financed AI investment frenzy, a source told Reuters. Banks have sought to shield their exposure to potential losses by buying credit default swaps (CDS) from the U.S. hedge fund manager, known for his winning bet against the JPMorgan Chase trader dubbed the "London Whale", the person said.

Technology

Tesla wins bid to undo race bias class action by Black factory workers

(Reuters) -A California state judge has ruled that more than 6,000 Black workers at Tesla's flagship assembly plant cannot sue over alleged racial harassment as a class, reversing an earlier ruling in a major victory for CEO Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker.

Technology

Amazon to raise $15 billion in first US bond sale in three years to fund AI push

(Reuters) -Amazon will raise $15 billion from its first U.S. dollar bond offering in three years, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, as big tech firms ramp up investments in AI infrastructure.

Technology

Peter Thiel's fund offloaded Nvidia stake in third quarter, filing shows

(Reuters) -Tech billionaire Peter Thiel's hedge fund has sold off its entire stake in Nvidia during the third quarter, a regulatory filing showed, intensifying worries of an artificial intelligence bubble.

Technology

Jeff Bezos to co-lead AI startup in first operational role since Amazon, NYT reports

(Reuters) -Jeff Bezos will serve as co-chief executive officer of a new artificial intelligence startup that focuses on AI for engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles and spacecraft, the New York Times reported on Monday.

Technology

GMI Cloud to build $500 million AI data centre in Taiwan with Nvidia chips

TAIPEI (Reuters) -U.S.-based cloud services provider GMI Cloud said on Monday it will build a $500 million artificial intelligence data centre in Taiwan with the support of U.S. chipmaker Nvidia. 

Technology

EDF, OpCore to develop 4-billion-euro data centre in France

(Reuters) -French utility EDF and OpCore, a joint venture between telecoms group Iliad and InfraVia Capital Partners, have entered into exclusive negotiations to develop a hyperscale data centre, the companies said on Monday.

Technology

UK Twitter hacker who breached Obama's account ordered to repay $5.4 million in Bitcoin

LONDON (Reuters) -A man convicted over a 2020 Twitter hack that compromised accounts of high-profile figures including former U.S. President Barack Obama has been ordered to repay 4.1 million pounds ($5.40 million) worth of Bitcoin, British prosecutors said on Monday.