Tech
Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, sources say
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have made a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc for $60.50 per share, in a deal that would value the payments company at more than $53 billion, two people familiar with the matter said.
July 15, 2026
From Twitter to X: 20 Years of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes
The first tweets from the public appeared on July 15, 2006, several months after a soft launch. It was rebranded as X after being acquired by Elon Musk.
July 15, 2026
Meta’s Louisiana Data Center to Surpass $250 Billion Price Tag
July 13, 2026
Has China obtained the world’s most important machine?
Its Dutch manufacturer is fighting to rebut American claims
July 5, 2026
Siri AI’s Secret Weapon: It’s Always Right There
Apple’s assistant got a face-lift and a brain transplant. But if it’s a success, credit will be due to its familiarity and accessibility.
June 9, 2026
‘Jesus-level’ technology hits the market
China has just approved the world’s first brain-computer chip.
June 7, 2026
OpenAI Sued by Florida’s Attorney General Over AI Harms
Suit alleging ChatGPT is an unsafe product follows criminal investigation over its role in campus mass shooting
June 1, 2026
Spotify boss defends move to AI music, saying it is better than ‘slop’
Streaming platform says remix tool agreed with Universal Music Group will protect artists from piracy
May 26, 2026
Meta plans advanced ‘agentic’ AI assistant for consumers
Social media platform invests in equivalent to OpenClaw that aims to seamlessly carry out everyday tasks for users
May 5, 2026
Musk and Altman’s bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court
Tesla chief believes Altman broke company’s founding agreement – and legal battle promises to be explosive
April 26, 2026
Instagram is testing premium features. Will people pay?
The social media platform is testing an Instagram Plus subscription, for a fee
April 22, 2026
A Wish List for the Man Replacing Tim Cook as Apple’s C.E.O.
John Ternus, an Apple veteran who runs hardware engineering, will take over an extraordinarily profitable company in need of new ideas.
April 21, 2026
‘Horrific’: Leaked new iPhone roasted
Rumours are mounting that Apple is months from unveiling its first foldable iPhone, after years of speculation – sparking outrage online.
April 20, 2026
Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors after 15-month probe
Paris prosecutors have been investigating a wide range of alleged abuses by X and its owner since January 2025. The billionaire has been summoned for a voluntary interview on Monday.
April 19, 2026



















