Micron Technology will pay some of its Taiwan-based direct labor employees bonuses equivalent to as much as 68 months of salary for fiscal 2026, offering its biggest-ever rewards to workers after the U.S. memory-chip maker posted what it described as an extraordinary year. The payouts come as Micron faces growing pressure from unions representing about […] The post Micron Awards Taiwan Workers Up To 68 Months’ Pay After Extraordinary Year appeared first on Tekedia.

A global bond selloff pushed the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield toward the closely watched 5% threshold on Friday as oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, inflation fears intensified, and investors increased bets that major central banks will have to resume raising interest rates. The benchmark Treasury yield climbed as high as 4.979%, its highest […] The post Global Bond Selloff Pushes U.S. 10-Year Yield Toward 5% As Oil Fuels Inflation Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon has warned Britain’s new government against increasing taxes on banks, adding pressure on Finance Minister John Healey ahead of an Autumn Budget that could include a windfall levy on banks and oil companies. Dimon met Healey at Downing Street on Wednesday and was also reported to have held talks […] The post JPMorgan’s Dimon Warns UK Against Bank Windfall Tax as Budget Tax Raid Looms appeared first on Tekedia.

Altera, the programmable-chip maker backed by private-equity firm Silver Lake and Intel, is preparing for an initial public offering that could raise more than $2 billion as early as this year, potentially making it one of the largest U.S. semiconductor listings since Arm Holdings returned to public markets in 2023. The San Jose, California-based company […] The post Intel-Backed Altera Prepares $2 Billion-Plus IPO As Semiconductor Listings Rebound appeared first on Tekedia.

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points next week and could signal a faster pace of tightening if persistent price pressures increase the risk that inflation will overshoot its target, according to four people familiar with the central bank’s thinking cited by Reuters. A move to 1.25% would […] The post BOJ Set to Raise Rates to 1.25% as Inflation Risks Build appeared first on Tekedia.

The International Energy Agency has cut its forecast for Russia’s oil production for the second consecutive month, citing the growing impact of Ukrainian drone attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure and a sustained decline in crude output. The downgrade adds another layer of uncertainty to global oil supply at a time when disruptions to major […] The post IEA Cuts Russia Oil Output Forecast as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Energy Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is betting that the artificial intelligence boom is still in its early stages, explaining that the chipmaker’s unusually broad reach across the AI industry gives it a view of future demand that few competitors can match. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology conference on Thursday, Huang reiterated his expectation […] The post Jensen Huang Says Nvidia Sees the AI Boom in Early, Targets 70% Revenue Growth  appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. lawmakers are weighing legislation that would require developers of artificial intelligence systems to build in technical kill switches capable of throttling, suspending, or fully shutting down models if they pose catastrophic risks. The bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act, introduced in July 2026 by Representatives Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran, aims to give the federal […] The post U.S Congress Eyes Mandatory Kill Switches For Dangerous AI Systems appeared first on Tekedia.

The odds of the U.S. Senate passing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act have fallen sharply on Polymarket, with traders now pricing in just an 18% chance of the legislation becoming law ahead of a critical Senate vote. The figure, reflected in roughly $14.8 million of trading volume on the contract, marks a steep decline […] The post Polymarket Odds for Clarity Act Fall to 18% Ahead of Critical Senate Vote appeared first on Tekedia.

Modern business operations depend heavily on clear communication channels across every level of client engagement. Advanced phone setups give internal teams the tools needed to connect with clients without experiencing operational friction. Upgrading communication infrastructure fundamentally changes how prospective and long-standing clients experience everyday service interactions. Callers receive significantly faster support, fewer dropped connections, and […] The post Ways VoIP Can Improve Customer Service and Satisfaction appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has withdrawn its sponsorship of a mathematics hackathon at the California Institute of Technology after current and former Caltech mathematicians warned that the event could have damaging consequences for the mathematical community and deepen tensions over how artificial intelligence is being used to conduct research. The decision came a day after academics published an […] The post OpenAI Pulls Support for Caltech Math Hackathon After Mathematicians Warn Of ‘Slop Mathematics’ appeared first on Tekedia.

German companies operating in China may be approaching a critical moment as Chinese businesses increasingly expand beyond their domestic market and compete for international opportunities. A report published by the German Chambers of Commerce Worldwide Network (AHK) suggests that German firms could be running out of time to build meaningful partnerships with Chinese companies before […] The post German Companies in China Face a Narrow Window as Chinese Firms Expand Globally appeared first on Tekedia.

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The European Central Bank raised its key deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Thursday, delivering the widely expected increase as surging energy prices and geopolitical tensions complicate the outlook for inflation and economic growth across the euro zone. The decision lifted the deposit rate from 2.25% and marked the latest step in […] The post ECB Raises Rate to 2.5% as Middle East War Complicates Inflation Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is calling on the U.S. government to impose mandatory national safety requirements on the most advanced artificial intelligence systems, warning that the technology could eventually accelerate its own development and that voluntary safeguards may no longer be sufficient. The policy push comes after a series of incidents involving AI agents from OpenAI and other […] The post OpenAI Calls for Mandatory U.S. AI Safety Rules After Rogue Agent Incidents appeared first on Tekedia.

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti has warned that financial markets have become too comfortable with risk, noting that investors are showing a level of complacency that is difficult to reconcile with the growing number of geopolitical and economic threats confronting the global economy. “There has been a level of complacency in financial markets in the last […] The post UBS CEO Warns Investors Are Complacent As Geopolitical And Inflation Risks Mount appeared first on Tekedia.

By 2029, Nigeria could emerge as a critical hardware ecosystem.  Yes, over the last few years, I have watched more young Nigerians move into hardware and other domains where atoms, not only bytes, matter. This shift has profound implications because, without hardware, many of software’s promises will remain muted. Software may provide intelligence, but hardware […] The post Nigerian Entrepreneurs Increasingly Like Hardware after Terra Industries Success appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple’s unveiling of the $1,999 iPhone Duo alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup represents more than another annual hardware upgrade. It signals a new chapter in the smartphone industry, where foldable design, artificial intelligence, privacy and professional creativity are beginning to converge. The Duo opens into a 7.6-inch display while retaining a compact outer screen, […] The post iPhone Duo in Nigeria: How Apple Could Expand Global Distribution and Make Premium iPhones More Accessible appeared first on Tekedia.

Oracle shares jumped about 7% in after-hours trading Thursday after the cloud services provider reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, powered by triple-digit growth in its cloud infrastructure business as demand for artificial intelligence computing drives a major expansion of the company’s data center footprint. For the quarter ended in August, Oracle reported adjusted earnings of $1.92 […] The post Oracle Raises 2027 Outlook, Shares Jump 7% as AI Cloud Boom Drives Record Backlog and Spending appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese AI chipmakers, including Huawei Technologies and Cambricon, have sharply raised prices for current and next-generation processors as soaring costs for high-bandwidth memory squeeze Beijing’s drive to build a domestic alternative to Nvidia’s advanced AI accelerators. Huawei has raised the indicated price of its Ascend 950DT accelerator card to more than 250,000 yuan ($37,255), two […] The post China’s AI Chipmakers Reportedly Raise Prices as HBM Shortage Drives Up Costs appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Treasury is discovering that even a larger intervention cannot easily overpower a bond market increasingly focused on inflation, fiscal risk and the possibility of tighter monetary policy. The Treasury has tripled the size of its planned long-term bond buyback to as much as $6 billion, targeting 10- to 20-year securities, yet the benchmark […] The post 10-Year Treasury Yield Nears 5% as Markets Brace for a September Fed Rate Hike appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump’s promise to pay every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November is facing immediate questions over its cost, funding and legal viability, while also exposing a growing divide within the Republican Party over fiscal policy. Speaking at the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas, Trump told […] The post Trump’s $5,000 Election Dividend Faces $1.35tn Cost, Vote-buying Allegations and Legality Questions appeared first on Tekedia.

Moving data can be difficult when your Android phone is already set up. Fortunately, you can Transfer data from iPhone to Android without resetting iOS 27 using methods such as Android Switch, Tenorshare iTransGo, Samsung Smart Switch, and Google Services. Compare these four options to find the best way to transfer your contacts, photos, videos, […] The post How to Transfer Data from iPhone to Android on iOS 27 without a Factory Reset appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market is sending a more complicated signal than a simple rise or fall in digital-asset prices. Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds are recording roughly $120 million in net outflows, while spot ETFs tied to Ethereum, Solana and XRP continue to attract capital. At the same time, Pump.fun is expanding its ambitions beyond memecoins with […] The post Bitcoin ETF Outflows, Pump.fun RWA Expansion and Trezor Security Alert appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has stated that the U.S. cryptocurrency industry is positioned to gain clearer regulatory rules in the coming days whether or not the Senate advances the Clarity Act. Speaking in a CNBC interview, Armstrong expressed confidence that regulatory clarity will arrive around the bill’s scheduled procedural vote on September 15, either through […] The post Coinbase CEO Says U.S. Crypto Regulation Will Advance Regardless of Clarity Act Vote appeared first on Tekedia.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted record monthly revenue in August as demand for chips powering artificial intelligence systems continued to surge, providing another indication that the global AI infrastructure buildout remains a major growth engine for the semiconductor industry. The world’s largest contract chipmaker reported revenue of NT$514.8 billion ($16.35 billion) for August, up 53.3% […] The post TSMC Posts Record August Revenue as AI Chip Demand Drives 53% Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Brian Armstrong’s latest Bitcoin forecast places a striking number at the centre of the crypto market’s long-term imagination: $400,000 by 2030. The Coinbase CEO has described that level as a reasonable target, reinforcing his broader conviction that Bitcoin is evolving from a speculative digital asset into a significant component of the global financial system. Armstrong’s […] The post Why Brian Armstrong Believes Bitcoin Could Reach $400K by 2030 appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expects the U.S. Senate to approve the Clarity Act, arguing that broad support across the crypto industry, parts of the banking sector, and law enforcement has brought the legislation close to becoming a federal framework for digital assets. Speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Thursday, Armstrong said the legislation appeared […] The post Coinbase Sees Clarity Act Passage As Regulatory Turning Point As Trading Revenue Weakens appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is moving from a technological experiment into an economic force capable of reshaping how countries grow, how companies operate and how workers earn a living. That transition is now being examined from two complementary directions: Anthropic’s economics team has introduced an AI impact model and scenario explorer designed to project the technology’s potential […] The post Anthropic Predicts AI’s Economic Impact Through 2030 as OpenAI Strengthens AI Safety Governance appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s electric vehicle penetration rate could rise to as much as 80% by 2030, extending the country’s rapid shift away from conventional vehicles and putting further pressure on oil demand in the world’s largest crude oil-importing market. Electric vehicles are expected to continue gaining market share through the end of the decade, although the pace […] The post China EV Penetration Seen Reaching 80% by 2030, Threatening Oil Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

Consulting firms spent the past two years encouraging employees to use artificial intelligence across their daily work. Now, as AI consumption reaches enormous levels, they are confronting a less visible challenge: how to control the cost of using the technology without undermining its productivity gains. McKinsey is responding by giving employees greater visibility into how […] The post Mckinsey Warns AI Adoption Is Creating A New Enterprise Cost Problem, Uses Alerts to Curb Token Consumption appeared first on Tekedia.

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The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence investment is creating new risks for global financial stability as companies pour trillions of dollars into computing infrastructure, much of it increasingly financed through debt and private credit, according to Bank for International Settlements General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos. The scale of the AI buildout is already large […] The post Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Warns AI Investment Boom Could Create Financial Stability Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

The launch of Hunter Biden’s $LAPTOP memecoin has quickly become another cautionary chapter in the volatile world of political crypto assets. After debuting with significant attention, the token reportedly lost roughly 98% of its value on its first day, wiping out most of the market value created during its initial surge. What began as a […] The post Hunter Biden’s $LAPTOP Token Plunges 98% as Team Denies Scam Allegations appeared first on Tekedia.

Global investment commitments to clean hydrogen projects have surpassed $130 billion as governments increasingly position the fuel as a source of energy security and industrial competitiveness, even as high production costs and weak demand threaten the viability of projects around the world. More than 570 projects have reached the committed stage, supporting about 6.9 million […] The post Clean Hydrogen Investment Tops $130 Billion as High Costs Threaten Global Projects appeared first on Tekedia.