TECH

Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ramp Secures $750M, Valued at $44B: A New Era for Business Spend

Ramp Inc. has closed a $750 million Series F round, pushing its valuation from $32B to $44B in just seven months. The deal was led by ICONIQ, GIC and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, with participation from about twenty other investors, including Lightspeed, a previous major backer. The compan

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Stocks Take a Hit as AI Buzz Fades

Asian technology shares slipped sharply after a disappointing earnings report from Broadcom, prompting investors to shift away from AI‑related names toward safer sectors. The sell‑off was strongest in South Korea, where the chip industry dominates the market. Samsung Electronics fell nearly seven

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart rings and data risks: what happens when fitness trackers get hacked?

Smart rings promise deeper health insights than wristbands, but their tiny computers also collect sensitive data like sleep patterns, heart rate, and stress levels. Ultrahuman, an India-based company behind popular smart rings, recently admitted hackers accessed customer wellness records. The breach

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Team Up With Finance Firms to Speed Up AI Chip Access

Companies building advanced AI systems are teaming up with investment firms to lock in hardware far ahead of time. Instead of waiting for chips to become available, they’re getting financial backers to fund chip production before demand even peaks. This unusual move shows how desperate tech firms ar

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Jun 05 2026BUSINESS

Banks Chase SpaceX Cash Before Big IPO

Wall Street is pulling out all the stops to get wealthy investors excited about SpaceX’s upcoming stock sale. Major banks like Bank of America, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley are throwing lavish events this week, hoping to win over clients who want a piece of the $75 billion IPO. That price tag makes

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

How South America’s tech-smart borders could teach the world

Two countries at the tip of South America show how borders are no longer just lines on a map. Argentina and Chile are using high-tech tools to catch criminals while keeping travel smooth for tourists and traders. Instead of just checking passports at the gate, both nations now scan passengers before

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Jun 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Push for Clean Jobs in Pittsburgh’s Backyard

Local leaders in Allegheny County are betting big on clean technology to revive the region’s economy. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed an order that could reshape how businesses grow here. The plan, called ACT NOW, sets up a team of experts—including company bosses, union reps, and u

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Jun 05 2026FINANCE

Fort Technology Gets Green Light for Nasdaq Debut While Keeping TSX Presence

A company called Fort Technology just got the nod to join the Nasdaq stock exchange, but it's not leaving its current home on the TSX Venture Exchange. Starting June 8, Fort's shares will trade under the symbol "FRTT" on Nasdaq while still showing up as "FORT" on the TSX. This dual-listing move coul

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Gaming isn't just for kids anymore

A surprising number of Americans are now regular gamers. New data suggests that about 212 million people in the U. S. play games for at least an hour each week. Younger generations lead the trend, with over 80% of Gen Z and Gen Alpha spending time gaming. But it’s not just the young crowd jumping in

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

City considers adding tech-savvy residents to guide local tech policies

The city is exploring the idea of forming a new advisory group focused on technology. This board would help elected officials understand complex topics like artificial intelligence, privacy rules, and surveillance tools. During a late-night meeting, council members reviewed an early draft of the pla

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