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Ubisoft revenue drops after game flops, 'Assassin's Creed' delays

A run of new-release flops and the delay of the latest "Assassin's Creed" installment sent revenue at French games giant Ubisoft plunging in its third quarter, the company reported Thursday as it continues to weigh its future.

Business

Alibaba to supply AI tech for Apple's iPhones in China: chairman

Alibaba's chairman said Thursday that the Chinese internet giant would supply artificial intelligence (AI) technology to power Apple's iPhones in the Asian nation.

Business

Japan's Sony raises forecast on solid results in its game business

Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony reported a 3% gain in October-December profit Thursday, and raised its full-year forecast.

Business

Amazon looks to hire 2,000 new workers in Inland Empire

Amazon is gearing up for a hiring spree in California's Inland Empire.

Business

AI feud: How Musk and Altman's partnership turned toxic

The feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has become one of the bitterest rivalries in business history, with the Tesla tycoon bidding to buy Altman's OpenAI in an apparent attempt to derail the ChatGPT maker's ascent to ...

Business

Nokia CEO Lundmark to be replaced by Intel AI chief Hotard

Finnish telecommunications equipment giant Nokia announced on Monday that chief executive Pekka Lundmark would step down and be replaced by Justin Hotard, the head of AI and data centers at US chip-maker Intel.

Business

Elon Musk says has no plans to acquire TikTok's US operations

Elon Musk, the world's richest person and a top advisor to US President Donald Trump, said he has no interest in acquiring social media platform TikTok's operations in the United States, in comments released Saturday.

Business

Airbus and Boeing eye India's 'soaring skies'

Air traffic is booming in India, even though only a tiny fraction of its people fly each year, and manufacturers are seeking lucrative deals at the flagship Aero India exhibition from Monday.

Consumer & Gadgets

Exploring the hidden costs of free apps

Procrastination, sleep deprivation and reduced focus are part of the price we pay for free mobile apps. This is according to researchers at Linköping University and RISE, who have investigated the costs hidden behind the ...

Business

US weighs Google breakup in landmark trial

The US Department of Justice said on Tuesday it would demand that Google make profound changes to how it does business and even consider the possibility of a breakup, after the tech juggernaut was found to be running an illegal ...

Business

Samsung third-quarter forecast misses expectations

Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it expected third-quarter profits to jump almost three-fold, but fell short of market expectations as it struggled to leverage robust demand for chips used in artificial intelligence servers.

Business

US industrial policy may strengthen EV battery supply chain

Vehicle electrification is an important pathway to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. The supply chain for electric vehicle battery materials relies heavily on China, a dependency that can leave the US vulnerable to ...

Business

EU states greenlight extra tariffs on EVs from China

EU countries gave a definitive green light on Friday to hefty additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, despite strong German opposition and fears it will trigger a trade war with Beijing.

Business

What next for OpenAI after $157 billion bonanza?

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has become an AI powerhouse after securing Silicon Valley's largest-ever funding round. The company now faces the challenge of delivering on its promise to become the next Apple or Google.