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Get ready; tech giants are about to report earnings

A few weeks ago, Big Tech had several topics to address during earnings. Now, only one seems to matter: DeepSeek.The Chinese AI startup’s chaotic introduction has left investors and the tech industry scrambling. But DeepSeek’s timing is also opportune. Big Tech companies begin reporting earnings today after the closing bell,…

Get ready for more robots

One of the biggest tech trade shows in the world just ended.CES 2025 brought us cool, zany tech demos, and lots of robots.The robots shown off highlight how companies are thinking about positioning the tech, including AI, in the home.Cool, a little bizarre, and in some cases smack dab in…

I’ve applied to nearly 2,200 jobs and am ready to give up

This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with Kevin Cash. Cash, who lives outside Portland, Oregon, has a background in business intelligence and working in semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Cash, 43, served in the Navy, is a member of the high-IQ society Mensa, and has five degrees, including an MBA.…

Get ready for nasty layoffs and say goodbye to the 4-day workweek

It’s a troubling thought, to be sure, but a longer workweek is already a reality for some workers. Greece has allowed some industries to move to a 48-hour workweek to bump productivity. And South Korean companies, like Samsung, are telling some execs to also show up on Saturday or Sunday…