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Apple Touts AI Capabilities in New 14-Inch MacBook Pro
Apple Touts AI Capabilities in New 14-Inch MacBook Pro
October 27, 2026  |  Technology

Apple has debuted its 14-inch MacBook Pro along with an iMac ​powered by its newest M6 chip. The new computer is designed to provide “25%...

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UK Home Office Scrutinized For AI Use in Asylum Cases
UK Home Office Scrutinized For AI Use in Asylum Cases
October 27, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The U.K. Home Office faces a possible investigation into its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in asylum processing, following research that raises questions about accuracy,...

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Insurers Price Robots by the Day, Robotaxis by the Mile
Insurers Price Robots by the Day, Robotaxis by the Mile
October 27, 2026  |  Insurance

Self-driving cars, humanoid robots and factory automation carry risks that standard auto, property and liability policies don’t usually cover. Insurers are now building a new...

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Amazon Business Debuts New Procurement Tools
Amazon Business Debuts New Procurement Tools
October 27, 2026  |  B2B Payments

Amazon Business has rolled out a pair of tools designed for procurement professionals. First up is Amazon Business Value Intelligence, which “quantifies cost savings, operational...

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AI Infrastructure Spending Extends Core Capital Goods Growth in September
AI Infrastructure Spending Extends Core Capital Goods Growth in September
October 27, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, business equipment and transportation equipment drove an increase in durable goods orders in September, according to data released Tuesday (Oct....

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Meta and Nvidia Team on Better Muse Agents
Meta and Nvidia Team on Better Muse Agents
October 27, 2026  |  News

Meta has turned to Nvidia for help in expanding its Muse family of AI models. The collaboration will focus on improving inference and training performance...

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SoFi Reaches 17.1 Million Members
SoFi Reaches 17.1 Million Members
October 27, 2026  |  Banking

SoFi’s financial services business is gaining momentum even as interest rates move in a direction the company didn’t anticipate, according to the company’s third-quarter earnings...

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AI Disclosure Proposal Targets How Models Help Build Their Successors
AI Disclosure Proposal Targets How Models Help Build Their Successors
October 27, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Major artificial intelligence (AI) developers would have to disclose whether and how extensively they use their own technology to develop new models under a policy...

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PayPal Reports 25% BNPL Payment Volume Increase
PayPal Reports 25% BNPL Payment Volume Increase
October 27, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

PayPal is preparing for artificial intelligence-driven purchases while working to accelerate checkout growth. “If you think about consumer agents buying from merchant agents, both will...

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