TECHNOLOGY

Investors are focusing on top AI stocks like NVIDIA and Microsoft, as global AI spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion by 2026, driven by infrastructure and generative tool adoption.

StubHub's shares rose 23% following strong Q1 2026 results, including a 7% increase in gross merchandise sales and significant debt reduction, boosting investor confidence.

Slack users experienced scattered service disruptions, affecting message loading and connectivity. The issues appear regional and device-specific, with no major outage reported. Users are advised to follow troubleshooting steps.

PureCycle Technologies' shares rose over 23% due to record production, regulatory approval in New Jersey, and plans for international expansion, despite reporting a net loss for Q1 2026.

POET Technologies' shares rose over 29% due to excitement around its AI data centre solutions and recent operational advancements, despite previous order cancellations. Analysts remain optimistic about its long-term potential.

President Trump and President Xi concluded talks in Beijing with agreements on trade but no breakthroughs on key issues like Taiwan and technology. The summit focused on tactical stabilization.

OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced regional disruptions affecting hundreds of users, with issues like slow responses and login problems. The situation highlights challenges in scaling AI infrastructure amid high demand.

Navitas Semiconductor's shares surged over 7% due to increased demand for energy-efficient solutions in AI data centres, driven by strategic partnerships and product launches.

In 2026, investors must choose between NVIDIA's AI dominance and Intel's turnaround potential. NVIDIA leads with strong growth, while Intel offers a high-risk, high-reward opportunity.

Palantir shares fell despite strong Q1 earnings and raised guidance, as investors locked in gains. Analysts remain bullish, citing robust growth and AI adoption, but caution on high valuations.

The office of Gavin Newsom, governor of California, said ventilators Elon Musk promised to donate have yet to arrive at hospitals. The Tesla CEO claims hospitals have received the medical equipment.

The consumer version of Google+ will be shut down soon.

The gaming industry is big business in the U.S., contributing an estimated US$240 billion to the economy each year, while generating $38 billion in tax revenues and supporting 17 million jobs.

As Google marks its 20th birthday, its success seems so well known and so often repeated that it runs like a myth. But Google needs to examine where it has failed and face some serious challenges if it wants the next 20 years to be anywhere near as successful.

The Australian Federal Government has banned Huawei and ZTE from taking part in the 5G mobile infrastructure rollout.

When Facebook recently removed several accounts for trying to influence the 2018 midterm elections, it was the company’s latest move acknowledging the key challenge facing the social media giant.

Huawei is fighting back after it emerged that Australia could leave out the Chinese telco from its development of 5G mobile networks.

Chinese telco Huawei could be excluded from taking part in Australia’s 5G mobile network.

Telstra was ordered to pay $10 million in penalties for charging customers content they did not want on Wednesday.

Tragic fatalities are raising overdue questions about whether people and places will be ready when driverless car technology moves from beta-testing to a full-throttled rollout.

Hello Games is not ready to throw in the towel yet and will continue to release updates for "No Man's Sky."

An Israeli start-up company, Otonomo, was competing with Google and Apple in monetising personal data within the car industry.

Apple has been reportedly considering a bid in Toshiba's chip business.

The metadata law grace period ended on Thursday enforcing telecommunication companies in Australia to comply with the retention scheme.

TPG Telecom has entered the mobile network market in Australia after securing premium spectrum in the 700 MHz band at a government auction.

Qantas inflight Wi-Fi has now switched on for customers travelling through the airline's Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

YouTube has announced its new policy that would protect video creators.

Facebook is cracking down on “revenge porn” big time. It’s taking a series of steps to stop such images from spreading. The steps also include a process wherein Facebook will prevent users from reposting intimate images shared without the subject’s consent.

Telstra has announced two assistance packages for its Northern Queensland customers affected by Cyclone Debbie.