Apple hires ex-Google executive to head AI marketing amid push to improve Siri
SAN FRANCISCO, March 27 (Reuters) – Apple on Friday said it has hired Lilian Rincon, who previously spent nearly a…
China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says
By David Lague HONG KONG, March 27 (Reuters) – China has stationed obsolete supersonic fighters converted to attack drones at…
Markets in Q1: Everything everywhere all at once
By Marc Jones LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) – The first quarter of the year comes to an end next week…
Analysis-Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded
By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, March 27 (Reuters) – Gulf Arab states are telling the U.S. that any deal with Tehran…
Defense technology startup Shield AI valued at $12.7 billion in latest funding round
March 26 (Reuters) – Shield AI is raising $2 billion in a new funding round at a $12.7 billion valuation,…
Blackstone invests $250 million in UAE despite war disruption
DUBAI, March 26 (Reuters) – Blackstone has invested $250 million in Advanced Digital Gaming Technology, a new payments and data…
Apple adds Bosch, Cirrus Logic, others to US manufacturing program, to invest $400 million
March 26 (Reuters) – Apple said it was adding Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK and Qnity Electronics to its American Manufacturing…
Iran war could trigger financial systemic stress, ECB vice president warns
FRANKFURT, March 26 (Reuters) – Euro zone banks have limited direct exposure to the war in the Middle East, but…
Lyft rolls out driver-relief program as US fuel prices climb
March 25 (Reuters) – Ride-hailing company Lyft said on Wednesday it will roll out a temporary driver-relief program in the…
Exclusive-American Residential Services explores $3.5 billion-plus sale, sources say
By Abigail Summerville March 23 (Reuters) – The private equity owner of American Residential Services (ARS) is exploring a sale…