February
AI stocks worth their weight in gold
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are hot property as investors look for opportunities to get in on the ground floor.
Tech titans kill off Silicon Valley’s once-proud activism
Fearful employees have done little to protest against the dramatic rightward shift of leaders such as Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg in favour of Donald Trump.
Apple’s dictation system transcribes the word ‘racist’ as ‘Trump’
The message blip provoked controversy after appearing in a viral TikTok post, raising questions about Apple’s artificial intelligence capabilities.
Apple to keep DEI efforts, though some adjustments possible
Tim Cook said Apple will continue to work together to create “a culture of belonging” and remains committed to “the values that have always made us who we are”.
Apple will add 20,000 US jobs amid threat from Trump tariffs
Apple said it plans to spend $787 billion in the US over the next four years, which will include work on a new server manufacturing facility in Houston.
Apple pulls most advanced security for cloud data in the UK
The move to pull its encryption feature — rather than complying and building a backdoor — is a clear rebuke of the UK government’s order.
Apple launches low-cost AI phone for the cost-of-living crunch
The new model will have enough computing power to run Apple Intelligence, and will bring communications in-house for the first time.
China quietly ramps up its tech trade war with the West
Companies such as Apple contractor Foxconn have been hit by Beijing’s efforts to stop cutting-edge knowhow and equipment leaving China.
Honda reports higher profits as it ends merger talks with Nissan
The carmakers finalised their decision to abandon negotiations on a $US58 billion combination.
Why China’s Alibaba has risen from the dead
Alibaba’s shares have surged after it bet big on AI – in a surprise reversal of fortunes for the e-commerce giant, which had fallen out of favour among investors.
Employers link office attendance to pay, bonuses
Some companies around the world are not just stiffening their office mandates but including them in performance metrics.
Foxconn confirms eyeing stake in Nissan
The Taiwanese iPhone maker says it would consider a deal only as part of co-operation on electric vehicles.
Meta’s shares make history as it goes on AI offensive
The Facebook parent has rallied for more than two weeks in New York, outpacing its magnificent seven rivals.
UK orders Apple to let it spy on users’ encrypted accounts
The British government’s undisclosed demand, issued last month, requires blanket capability to view fully encrypted material.
DeepSeek drama: what the Chinese start-up means for AI and markets
This week on The Fin podcast, Jonathan Shapiro and Paul Smith on DeepSeek’s breakthrough, what it means for US tech stocks and why Australia has banned its use on government devices.
Corporate America cosies up to Musk with billion-dollar deals
Companies from Boeing to Amazon have sought out the world’s richest man as he seeks to remake the US government.
January
Apple is selling fewer iPhones despite record revenue
The company’s overall sales and profits were boosted by stronger-than-expected sales of iPads and Macs, where new chips helped persuade customers to upgrade.
Tech giants rebound after AI day of reckoning
Dip buyers rushed to the rescue, with Nvidia recovering from a historic loss. At the closing bell, each of the magnificent seven were higher.
Why the DeepSeek breakthrough is actually a good thing
Your super fund may have taken a hit in the short term today. But in the long term, all of us will profit from the AI race, not just the tech billionaires.
Should you track your kids through their phones?
The combination of new technology and the age-old devotion to keep your children safe is taking “helicopter parenting” to a whole new level.