Business

Howard Schultz Urges CEOs to Stay Connected With Customers Post-Retirement

Howard Schultz, despite retiring from Starbucks’ board two years ago, continues to visit stores and interact with customers. The founder stresses that curiosity and firsthand experience are crucial for effective leadership. His insights come as Starbucks undergoes significant strategic changes under current CEO Brian Niccol.

Former Starbucks Leader Maintains Customer Connection

Howard Schultz, who stepped down from the Starbucks board of directors two years ago, continues to demonstrate his commitment to firsthand customer engagement, according to reports from his recent LinkedIn interview. The company founder reportedly visits Starbucks locations worldwide to observe customer experiences directly, stating “that’s where the action is” for business leaders.

SemiconductorsSustainability

TSMC Reports Record $15 Billion Quarterly Profit as AI Demand Surges

TSMC has announced a record $15 billion net profit for the third quarter, representing a nearly 40% surge year-over-year. The world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer is benefiting from unprecedented artificial intelligence demand and strategic global expansion efforts.

Record Quarterly Performance Exceeds Expectations

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, has reported a nearly 40% surge in net profit for the July-September quarter, according to reports released Thursday. The company reportedly achieved a record 452.3 billion New Taiwan dollars ($15 billion) in net profit, significantly exceeding analysts’ forecasts.

SoftwareTechnology

Meta Discontinues Desktop Messenger Apps for Windows and macOS, Shifts Focus to Web and Mobile

Meta is discontinuing its standalone Messenger applications for desktop operating systems, with complete shutdown scheduled for December 15. The company is directing users to web-based alternatives and mobile apps for continued messaging access, according to official communications.

Meta Confirms Desktop Messenger App Discontinuation

Meta Platforms is officially shutting down its dedicated Messenger applications for Windows and macOS desktop operating systems, according to reports confirmed to Engadget. The company indicated the apps will cease functioning completely after December 15, after which users will need to transition to web-based or mobile alternatives for accessing their messages outside of phone usage.

CybersecurityPolicy

UK Government Reportedly Considered Destroying Chinese-Linked Data Center Over Security Concerns

The UK government reportedly considered destroying a London data center with Chinese ownership links over security concerns. According to Bloomberg, ministers proposed the extreme measure after the facility storing sensitive government information was acquired by a China-aligned entity.

UK Security Officials Reportedly Proposed Drastic Measures

The UK government under the former Conservative administration reportedly considered destroying a data center in London after it was acquired by an entity with links to China, according to a Bloomberg investigation. Sources indicate that ministers “briefly proposed a plan to destroy the data center before it was made secure in a different way,” though what exactly “destroy” meant in this context remains unspecified.