3 great sites for recycling or giving away old tech
Well, it’s a sad day in the Aamoth household: I’m thinking of getting rid of the 15-year-old Asus netbook that’s been collecting dust in the corner of my office. It’s sitting atop the…
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Wonder, Marc Lore’s food tech startup, is planning to go public in early 2028
Billionaire entrepreneur and Wonder CEO Marc Lore has confirmed that his food and restaurant technology startup is planning for an initial public offering. And though it won’t happen right…
Crypto billionaire Brian Armstrong is ready to invest in CRISPR baby tech
“I think the time is right for the defining company in the US to be built in this area,” Armstrong posted. The announcement from a deep-pocketed backer is a striking shift for a field…
Idris Elba Unveils Ambitious Plans to Build ‘African Odeon’ Cinema Chain, Launches Creator-Focused Tech Ventures at SXSW London
Idris Elba is thinking big about Africa’s entertainment infrastructure. At SXSW London, the actor-entrepreneur revealed his ambitious goal to establish a cinema chain across the continent,…
Citi to cut 3,500 tech jobs in China in global revamp
Citigroup will reduce the number of employees at two of its technology centres in China by about 3,500, the bank said on Thursday (Jun 5), as it pushes to simplify and shrink global tech…
“Mountainhead” Channels the Absurdity of the Tech Bro
Four tech billionaires walk into a mansion. It sounds like the setup for a punch line, but it also forms nearly the entire conceit behind “Mountainhead,” a savagely entertaining but…
AI code-gen startup valuations surge as Big Tech circles
Two years after the launch of ChatGPT, return on investment in generative AI has been elusive, but one area stands out: software development. So-called code generation or “code-gen”…
‘Mountainhead’ Stars Ramy Youssef and Cory Michael Smith Unpack Their Twisted Tech Bromance and Comparisons to Musk, Zuckerberg and ‘Succession’
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for “Mountainhead,” now streaming on Max. “Mountainhead,” the new HBO film written and directed by “Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong,…
LinkedIn cuts 281 workers in California as tech layoffs continue
LinkedIn, the professional social network where people search for work, is shedding jobs. The Microsoft-owned tech company has cut 281 workers in California, a notice filed this week to…
For CEOs, AI tech literacy is no longer optional
Artificial intelligence has been the subject of unprecedented levels of investment and enthusiasm over the past three years, driven by a tide of hype that promises revolutionary…
Vietnam’s AI ambitions hinge on one US$6.8 billion tech company
Four decades ago, Truong Gia Binh set up a technology company using a single computer in a room loaned by his then-father-in-law, general Vo Nguyen Giap, revered for leading Vietnamese…
LVMH is Innovating With its Viva Tech Stand
POWER OF TWO: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a founding partner in Viva Technology, plans to streamline its awards and displays at the ninth edition of the fair scheduled for June 11 to…
This tiny piece of tech will change how you watch the Indy 500
When you describe it in words, the Indianapolis 500 might seem like a boring watch: Cars go round and round an oval track 200 times, totaling 500 miles over the course of a few hours. But…
4 ways high-achievers use tech to get more done
Technology can be a double-edged sword. The right amount can fuel productivity, but too much can become a time waste. As with most things, the key is striking a healthy balance.…
Xiaomi billionaire touts new Chinese chip in tech showcase
Xiaomi’s billionaire founder outlined plans Thursday (May 22) to outfit its top-end devices with advanced homegrown mobile processors, showcasing the company’s ambitions to expand its tech…
Xiaomi billionaire touts SUV, Chinese chip in tech showcase
Xiaomi’s billionaire founder outlined plans for its first SUV and top-end gadgets with self-developed mobile chips, showcasing ambitions to expand its technology portfolio and move past a…
The path to battery leadership for the U.S. starts with tech
China produces 75% of the world’s batteries. South Korea and Japan control much of the remaining supply chain. With tariffs looming over the industry, the U.S. is in a unique position,…
To keep healthcare human, we need better tech
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual…
Justice Department asks court to break up Google’s ad tech business
The U.S. Justice Department is doubling down on its attempt to break up Google by asking a federal judge to force the company to part with some of the technology powering the company’s…
Amazon Just Marked Down This A.I. Mouse & Voice Recorder to More Than 40% Off
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With more and more people returning to the office,…
Hong Kong launches new measures to attract more tech, bio listings
Hong Kong is the main destination for mainland Chinese firms looking to raise capital offshore Hong Kong launched a scheme on Tuesday (May 6) to offer smoother listings for tech…
Why a US-listed video game firm is paying a premium for a Singapore-based tech products distributor
For over 30 years, one little-known wholesaler and distributor of technology products – including IT accessories, gaming components and smart technology – steadily built up its…
Trump’s Tariff on Cheap Chinese Imports Will Cost Big Tech Billions
The expansion of the loophole for tariff-free shipments of goods nearly a decade ago gave rise to Temu, Shein and other low-cost online retailers offering items straight from Chinese…
Wall Street Gains Momentum with Support from Big Tech Earnings While Investors Watch Trade Developments
Wall Street opened with a surge of optimism on Thursday, as stocks soared and key U.S. indexes posted significant gains. This surge was primarily driven by robust earnings from large…