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Surging demand from AI data centres has driven flash memory prices up fivefold over the past year, giving suppliers such as Kioxia greater leverage over Apple. The shift is increasing storage costs for the iPhone maker, putting pressure on profit margins and contributing to higher prices across its product lineup.
29/10/2026
A new study models a potential $80.6 billion lift in Australian GDP after a decade, as national testing shows a decline in Year 10 digital literacy.
Microsoft is extending voluntary exit offers to eligible employees in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and India, providing financial support and career planning resources. The time-limited program follows an earlier buyout initiative in April, which was accepted by more than 30% of eligible employees, according to a person familiar with the matter.
From candy corn and licensed costumes to pop-up Halloween shops and haunted houses, some of October’s most iconic traditions began as simple ideas from entrepreneurs and small businesses before evolving into major commercial phenomena. In 2025, Halloween grew into a $13.1 billion consumer business, driven in part by these innovations.
Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, a deal that could reshape the future of AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles and space technology. With a combined valuation potentially reaching $3.5 trillion, the move could bring Musk’s vision of an interconnected technology ecosystem closer to reality, although a deal remains uncertain.
22/10/2026
