Stocks sink as interest rate hike worries rattle tech amid nonstop AI spending

Major stock indexes fell sharply Friday after a strong jobs report set the stage for the Federal Reserve to hike rates, rattling shares of companies that are involved in sky-high artificial intelligence investments. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The threat of higher interest rates often … Read more

SEE IT: Lavish $35M mansion bought by tech CEO accused of feeding US gear to Iran’s nuclear machine

Dan Hoffman on tech CEO accused of sending secret shipments to Iran Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman weighs in on the alleged decade-long scheme where tech CEO Jamshid Ghomi sold U.S. computer networking parts to Iran. Hoffman emphasizes the counter-intelligence success by the FBI in exposing the tech scheme. He discusses the potential damage … Read more

Conservative tech critic seen as leading candidate to oversee DOJ’s antitrust division, sources say

The leading candidate to oversee the Justice Department’s antimonopoly enforcement has been a critic of the tech sector and is a government lawyer who led an effort to crack down on social media companies during President Trump’s first term.  Adam Candeub is being considered for assistant attorney general for the Antitrust Division, sources familiar with … Read more

Tech titans mostly silent after Pope Leo’s warning about risks of AI

Pope Leo XIV’s sweeping warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence drew a largely muted response across the American technology world, though a handful of leaders quickly embraced the Vatican’s push for stronger government oversight while others blasted it as a threat to innovation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more

Tech for seniors: The problem-solving devices that can help them stay independent longer

As Americans are living longer than ever, seniors are increasingly prioritizing aging in place, which means to live safely, comfortably and independently in their home and community for as long as possible. “It’s about maintaining routines, dignity and connection to the people and places that are familiar to them,” says Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger, a gerontologist … Read more

‘Wait to buy tech’ and 6+ other tips to help you save during Memorial Day sales

Over 50 percent of shoppers plan to participate in Memorial Day sales this year, but they’re expected to spend way less than usual, according to a recent survey from RetailMeNot. You might be one of them: You’re looking for deals on a couple of wish list items, but between rising gas and grocery prices, your … Read more

Who Shot the Tech Exec?

A tech exec and cannabis entrepreneur’s kidnapping is caught on surveillance video. “48 Hours” contributor Tracy Smith reports. | Case update: The four men charged with the murder of Tushar Atre were all found guilty in separate trials. They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Source link

Tushar Atre case: Inside the kidnapping and murder of the tech executive

Who would target the 50-year-old tech executive-turned-cannabis entrepreneur and would surveillance video help investigators crack the case? An entrepreneur & adventurer Tushar Atre, 50, owned a web design company and was well-known in the tech community. Rachael Emerlye Tushar Atre was living near the beach in Santa Cruz, California. Friends say he loved adventure and … Read more