Japanese motor maker Nidec faces its worst crisis in decades after being removed from Japan’s benchmark stock indexes. The move follows accounting irregularities and governance failures that threaten the company’s future.
South Africa’s Springbok solar project has reached commercial operation ahead of schedule, establishing a groundbreaking multi-buyer model for corporate renewable energy procurement. The 195 MW facility will power major companies including Amazon, Sibanye-Stillwater, and Vodacom while creating new f
Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-powered alternative to Wikipedia that promises less bias. The service experienced technical issues during its rocky launch and faces questions about AI-generated content reliability.
iQOO has confirmed the India launch date for its flagship iQOO 15 smartphone. The device brings cutting-edge specifications to the competitive Indian market, but regional variations and pricing strategy will determine its success against established players.
Amazon is preparing to eliminate up to 30,000 positions in its largest-ever workforce reduction. The cuts come as the company shifts spending toward AI infrastructure while maintaining seasonal hiring for logistics operations.
WorkWhile’s new free real-time payment feature aims to disrupt traditional pay cycles for hourly workers. The move comes as economic pressures push more Americans toward high-interest debt solutions.
Microsoft’s attempt to push users from Windows 10 to Copilot+ PCs appears to be backfiring. New data shows significant MacBook adoption instead, revealing fundamental challenges in Microsoft’s platform strategy.
Banijay Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire CVC’s German sports-betting firm Tipico for €4.5 billion. This would be Banijay’s largest deal since going public and could create a European betting powerhouse.
US electric utilities face unprecedented capital demands as data center growth doubles infrastructure investment needs. This analysis examines the risks, funding challenges, and market implications of the coming grid transformation.
The 2025 Startup Battlefield Top 20 finalists represent the cutting edge of startup innovation across AI, climate tech, and defense. These companies will compete at TechCrunch Disrupt for the $100,000 prize and industry recognition.
