salesforce Salesforce Prepares to Acquire Slack in Major Enterprise Move Salesforce is expected to announce the acquisition of workplace messaging platform Slack next week. This deal marks a significant shift in the enterprise software landscape as Salesforce expands its collaboration capabilities.
apple Apple Offers Early Pre-Approval for Upcoming iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max Apple allows iPhone Upgrade Program members to complete pre-approval steps in the Apple Store app ahead of Friday's pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max.
aws AWS Unveils P4d GPU Instances Powered by Nvidia A100 Chips AWS introduces its new P4d instances featuring eight Nvidia A100 GPUs, promising up to 2.5 times faster deep learning performance at a 60% cost reduction for model training.
coupa Coupa Acquires Llamasoft for $1.5B to Unify Spend and Supply Chain Data Coupa Software purchases AI-powered supply chain firm Llamasoft for $1.5 billion to merge spending insights with logistics modeling. The acquisition helps businesses navigate pandemic-related disruptions by combining massive transaction data with intelligent supply chain design.
fortnite Fortnite Launches as Native Next-Gen Title for PS5 and Xbox Series Consoles Epic Games confirms that Fortnite will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at launch with native builds. The upgraded versions feature 4K resolution at 60 frames per second and significantly faster loading times.
aeva Lidar Startup Aeva Joins SPAC Trend With $2.1 Billion Deal Aeva, a lidar startup founded by former Apple engineers, goes public via a $2.1 billion SPAC merger. The company distinguishes itself with unique 4D lidar technology that measures both distance and instant velocity.
twilio Twilio Closes Swift $3.2 Billion Segment Acquisition Twilio officially closes its rapid $3.2 billion all-stock purchase of Segment to build a comprehensive customer engagement platform. The combined companies aim to break down data silos and improve digital interactions.
twitter Twitter Details Enforcement Plan for Misleading U.S. Election Tweets Twitter outlines how it prioritizes and labels premature claims of U.S. election victory, focusing on high-engagement posts and official result calls.
microsoft teams Microsoft Teams Introduces New Productivity Features in November Update Microsoft rolls out a series of new features for Teams this November aimed at improving virtual meetings and collaboration. These updates give users more control over their online workspace and communication tools.
tesla Tesla Surpasses Toyota, GM, and Ford Combined in Historic Market Cap Milestone Tesla reaches a $526 billion market valuation, overtaking traditional automakers Toyota, GM, and Ford as its upcoming S&P 500 inclusion drives massive investor momentum.
gsa GSA Officially Clears Biden to Begin Formal Transition Process The General Services Administration grants Joe Biden's team access to transition funding and intelligence briefings after weeks of delay. President Trump recommends the move but insists his legal challenges to the election results will continue.
spacex SpaceX Starship SN8 Passes Fourth Static Fire Before Milestone Flight SpaceX completes the fourth static fire test of its Starship SN8 prototype, paving the way for a high-altitude test flight next week. The upcoming launch aims to reach an unprecedented 15-kilometer altitude to test complex flight maneuvers.
apple Apple Announces November 10 Event for First Apple Silicon Macs Apple hosts its third special event in three months on November 10 with the tagline "One more thing." The presentation is expected to officially unveil the first Mac computers powered by custom Apple Silicon processors.
china China Launches Chang'e-5 to Bring First Lunar Samples to Earth Since 1976 China successfully launches the robotic Chang'e-5 mission to collect and return moon rocks, marking the first lunar sample-return effort in 44 years. The complex spacecraft aims to gather about four pounds of material from the Oceanus Procellarum region.
wall street Wall Street's Tech Fever Breaks as Major Stocks Suffer Weekly Decline After months of public market valuations outpacing private investor expectations, a major selloff hits big tech and SaaS stocks. This sudden shift potentially threatens the high startup valuations that venture capitalists recently feel forced to accept.