Buy-now-pay-later services are exploding, with millions using them for groceries as default rates climb. The problem? Most of this debt is invisible to credit bureaus, creating what regulators call “phantom debt” that could spell broader economic trouble.
Google is making its largest US state investment ever with a $40 billion commitment to Texas data centers. The tech giant will build three new facilities in Armstrong and Haskell counties by 2027. This massive infrastructure push comes as competition heats up for AI computing resources across the co
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has largely written off the Mac Pro and is no longer developing an M4 Ultra chip. The company’s next high-end chip will be the M5 Ultra, destined only for Mac Studio, with no significant Mac Pro update expected in 2026.
Verizon Communications is preparing to cut roughly 15,000 jobs in the coming days, marking the largest workforce reduction in the company’s history. The cuts come as the telecom giant battles persistent subscriber losses and intensifying competition.
AI’s insatiable power demands are forcing a complete rethink of datacenter design. We’re moving from 7kW air-cooled systems to 140kW liquid-cooled behemoths, with 600kW racks coming by 2027. The physical infrastructure simply can’t keep pace with silicon innovation.
Mint Mobile is offering the only substantial iPhone 17 Pro Max discount available right now – $200 off with a straightforward 12-month contract. Meanwhile, Verizon has slashed the iPhone 16e to $299, but there’s a carrier lock-in requirement.
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet, marking a surprising move for Warren Buffett’s traditionally value-focused investment approach. The Google parent becomes Berkshire’s 10th largest equity holding as of September’s end.
Tariffs are adding billions in costs to holiday shopping, with consumers bearing the brunt. Electronics and clothing see the biggest price increases, forcing tough choices for families.
Anthropic says it thwarted what it calls the first documented large-scale cyberattack orchestrated predominantly by AI. The company identified the threat actor as a Chinese state-sponsored group that manipulated its Claude Code tool to target about 30 global organizations.
Apple’s brief Mac clone era from 1995 to 1997 allowed companies like Power Computing to sell licensed Macs. The experiment backfired spectacularly, leading to price wars and market share erosion. Steve Jobs ultimately pulled the plug when he returned to Apple.
