Author: Frank Salvato

Oracle’s stock jumped after the technology giant reported quarterly results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and raised its revenue outlook, reinforcing the company’s growing role in the booming artificial intelligence and cloud-computing sectors. Strong demand for Oracle’s cloud infrastructure services—driven largely by businesses racing to build AI capabilities—pushed revenue above analyst forecasts and fueled investor optimism about future growth. Executives signaled that long-term demand for AI computing power remains robust, pointing to massive contract commitments and expanding cloud infrastructure deployments. The upbeat guidance suggested Oracle is increasingly positioning itself as a major competitor in the AI cloud race alongside larger…

Western intelligence officials are warning of a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign in which Russian government-linked hackers are attempting to infiltrate accounts on encrypted messaging platforms such as Signal and WhatsApp, using deception rather than technical exploits to gain access. According to Dutch intelligence agencies, the campaign targets government officials, military personnel, journalists, and other high-value individuals around the world by impersonating customer support representatives and persuading victims to hand over verification codes or PINs tied to their accounts. Once those credentials are obtained, attackers can effectively take over accounts and monitor communications, bypassing the protection offered by end-to-end encryption. Security officials…

Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company Zoox has begun mapping streets in Dallas and Phoenix as part of its broader push to expand its robotaxi network across major U.S. cities, signaling the next stage in a fast-moving technological race to bring fully autonomous ride-hailing services to the public. The mapping effort involves deploying specially equipped vehicles to collect detailed road data—traffic patterns, lane configurations, and infrastructure information—so that the company’s self-driving software can safely navigate complex urban environments before live testing begins. The move reflects a strategic expansion beyond Zoox’s early deployments in places such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, where…

A new startup called Periwinkle is attempting to reshape the social media landscape by enabling individuals and organizations to host their own social media identities and data using the open-source AT Protocol that powers the fast-growing Bluesky network. Instead of relying on centralized platforms controlled by major technology companies, the service allows users to operate accounts tied to their own domain names and store their posts, follower lists, and profile information on a personal data server under their control. The Berlin-based company offers managed infrastructure, including updates, backups, and monitoring, to make self-hosted social networking accessible even to non-technical users.…

Qualcomm’s new collaboration with German robotics developer Neura Robotics marks a significant step toward bringing advanced artificial intelligence out of data centers and into the physical world, as the two companies plan to build next-generation robots powered by Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ10 processors and Neura’s software ecosystem. The partnership centers on creating a standardized architecture that functions as the “brain and nervous system” for robots, allowing cognitive machines—ranging from industrial robots and autonomous mobile systems to humanoids designed for service and household roles—to operate safely and efficiently alongside humans. By combining Neura’s robotics hardware and simulation environment, known as Neuraverse, with…

A major antitrust showdown that once threatened to dismantle one of the most powerful companies in live entertainment appears to be heading toward a far less dramatic outcome, as indications from federal officials suggest the U.S. Justice Department is unlikely to force a breakup of Live Nation and its ticketing subsidiary Ticketmaster. After years of complaints from fans, artists, and lawmakers about high ticket prices, industry consolidation, and the outsized influence of the Live Nation ecosystem across venues, promotion, and ticketing, the government originally pursued a sweeping antitrust lawsuit seeking structural remedies. However, recent developments point toward a negotiated settlement…

General Motors appears to be taking a pragmatic route through the turbulence surrounding the electric-vehicle market by reviving the Chevrolet Bolt as a lower-cost, incrementally improved model designed to maintain EV momentum without massive new spending. Rather than rolling out an entirely new platform, the automaker refined the Bolt with a more efficient motor and upgraded power electronics that add roughly 15 miles of driving range while keeping prices relatively low. The strategy reflects a broader shift among legacy automakers confronting slower-than-expected EV adoption and mounting costs tied to the transition away from gasoline vehicles. By focusing on incremental improvements,…

The United States is on the verge of a significant shift in aviation as federal regulators move forward with testing programs for electric air taxis across 26 states, signaling the start of what many believe could become the next generation of transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration has approved eight pilot programs allowing companies developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to begin broader testing and limited operational demonstrations as early as summer 2026. These aircraft, designed to carry small groups of passengers quickly across congested urban areas, promise quieter, lower-emission alternatives to traditional helicopters while potentially transforming short-distance travel in…

A leading artificial-intelligence developer has introduced a new automated code-review system aimed squarely at a rapidly emerging problem in modern software development: the flood of code generated by AI itself. The company launched a feature called “Code Review” within its Claude Code platform that uses multiple AI agents to automatically inspect pull requests, identify logic errors, highlight security vulnerabilities, and suggest improvements before code enters production systems. The move reflects a major shift in the technology industry as developers increasingly rely on AI tools to generate large volumes of software through simple natural-language prompts, a trend sometimes referred to as…

Honda has abruptly scrapped three electric vehicles it planned to build and sell in the United States, citing a difficult business climate shaped by tariffs, slowing consumer demand for EVs, and fierce competition from Chinese automakers that are rapidly gaining ground in the global market. The canceled vehicles include the Honda 0 SUV, the Honda 0 Saloon sedan, and the Acura RSX electric crossover—models that had been expected to play a central role in Honda’s North American electrification strategy and were slated for production at a retooled plant in Ohio. The company warned that the strategic reversal could cost as…