Tech Morning: Nvidia's Growth Slows, AI Competition Heats Up

While Nvidia remains the dominant player in AI chips, its latest earnings show signs of slowing growth and increasing competition. We'll also look at Amazon's Alexa revamp, and DeepSeek's pricing strategy. Story of the Day Nvidia's Mixed Outlook as AI Spending Boom
Tech Morning: Nvidia's Growth Slows, AI Competition Heats Up

Microsoft Invests in Veeam Software to Boost AI Capabilities

Microsoft has made an undisclosed equity investment in Veeam Software as part of an expanded partnership to develop artificial intelligence products, Reuters reports. Veeam's software specializes in helping customers recover data after cybersecurity incidents, ransomware attacks, or accidental data loss. Its core product supports immutable backups, preventing ransomware

Adobe Launches Free Photoshop App for Smartphones

Adobe has released a free version of its Photoshop app for iPhones, marking the first time the popular image editing software is available at no cost, Reuters reports. A paid version is also available for $7.99 per month, offering additional features and access to cloud storage and the web-based

Nvidia's Mixed Outlook as AI Spending Boom Continues

Nvidia, the dominant force in the AI chip market, reported mixed fourth-quarter results, underscoring the growing challenges in a rapidly evolving industry. While the company exceeded revenue expectations, its outlook for the current quarter and profit margins dampened investor enthusiasm, Bloomberg reported. Despite posting strong fourth-quarter sales, Nvidia's

Europe's AI Stocks Tumble on Microsoft Data Center Concerns

Europe's AI-linked stocks experienced a second consecutive day of losses, fueled by uncertainty surrounding Microsoft's data center leasing plans, Reuters reports. This follows a weekend analyst note suggesting a slowdown in Microsoft's data center expansion, impacting sentiment ahead of crucial earnings reports from Nvidia,

Tech Morning: Europe Stands Firm Against Trump

The tech industry is facing a wave of regulatory and economic pressure, as Trump threatens tariffs against European tech regulations. Meanwhile, AI infrastructure investments continue to surge. Here's what you need to know: Story of the Day Europe Refuses to Back Down on Big Tech Regulation President Donald
Tech Morning: Europe Stands Firm Against Trump

Onsemi Cuts Workforce by 9% Amid Restructuring

Onsemi, a semiconductor company, is restructuring its workforce, cutting approximately 2,400 jobs, or about 9% of its staff, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This move follows a less optimistic outlook for early 2025 and aims to streamline finances while fostering innovation in a competitive landscape. The job

Meta Exploring $200 Billion AI Data Center Campus

Meta Platforms is reportedly in advanced talks to build a new data center campus for its artificial intelligence projects, with potential costs exceeding $200 billion, Reuters reports, citing The Information. Discussions are underway to construct the campus in states including Louisiana, Wyoming, and Texas. The Information reported that senior leaders

Intuit Beats Estimates as AI-Driven Tax Software Fuels Growth

Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, raised its revenue forecast for the third quarter, citing strong demand for its AI-powered financial software, Reuters reports. The company's shares rose nearly 5% in extended trading following the announcement. Intuit's Chief Financial Officer, Sandeep Aujla, expressed optimism about the full

Apple Shareholders Back Diversity Efforts Despite Conservative Backlash

Apple shareholders have voted to uphold the tech giant's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, rejecting a proposal from a conservative group, Reuters reports. This decision comes amidst a growing backlash against such initiatives, particularly following Donald Trump's return to the political stage. The vote, which