Morgan Stanley Forecasts Modest Gains for Chinese Stocks in the Coming Year
Morgan Stanley anticipates that China’s equity market will likely experience only restrained or moderate advances in the year ahead, reflecting a balancing act between elevated valuations and the prevailing uncertainty surrounding corporate profitability. According to the institution’s outlook, these underlying conditions suggest that investors should prepare for a phase characterized less by rapid expansion and […]
Google Fights the AI Defamation Battle Meta Avoided
Google has formally submitted a motion seeking dismissal of a defamation lawsuit initiated by Robby Starbuck, an activist known for his outspoken criticism of corporate diversity initiatives. Starbuck alleges that Google’s artificial intelligence system falsely generated and publicly associated his name with allegations of sexual assault as well as with an individual identified as a […]
Why Awkward Conversation Starters Might Be Your Secret Networking Superpower
I have invested far more hours than I would comfortably acknowledge delving into the curious universe of pickup artist material that has proliferated across nearly every imaginable form of media. Over the years, I have consumed television programs devoted to the subject, quietly observed heated discussions in online forums, and read an impressive range of […]
Ford and Amazon Team Up to Sell Certified Pre-Owned Cars Online
On November 17, 2025, a new chapter in digital automotive retailing unfolded as Ford revealed that its certified pre-owned vehicles would now be available for purchase directly through Amazon’s online marketplace. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in how consumers can search for, evaluate, and finalize the purchase of used cars—bringing together the convenience of […]
Google Keeps Collecting Data from Downgraded Nest Thermostats
Last month, Google officially discontinued the remote control capabilities of its earliest Nest Learning Thermostats, effectively stripping these once highly regarded smart-home devices of a key feature that distinguished them from standard models. However, despite removing these interactive functions, the company has not ceased gathering substantial amounts of data from the very units it has […]
Solidarity Brews at Starbucks HQ: Corporate Staff Show Quiet Support for Striking Baristas
In recent days, a noticeable wave of pro-union materials has quietly surfaced throughout Starbucks’ corporate headquarters in Seattle, most notably in hallways, restrooms, and other high-traffic areas of the building. These flyers began to appear soon after baristas from sixty-five separate Starbucks stores initiated a coordinated, nationwide strike aimed at compelling the company to finalize […]
OnePlus 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Which Android Flagship Wins the 2024 Battle?
Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Stay up to date with the latest insights and in-depth technology analyses by adding ZDNET as one of your preferred sources on Google News. OnePlus has taken the tech world by surprise by unveiling its newest flagship smartphone earlier than industry observers anticipated. The eagerly awaited OnePlus 15 has officially arrived, […]
A Mother’s Leap at 40: Finding Ease and Community in Europe with Her Autistic Daughter
This first-person narrative is drawn from extensive, reflective conversations with Candice Smith, a 47‑year‑old mother who, after decades in Florida, decided to radically reshape her life. She relocated with her daughter to Europe, and together they have made homes in Italy, Turkey, and Spain. The story presented here has been carefully condensed and refined to […]
How Former Amazon Employees Are Turning Layoffs into Career Transformations
Several weeks have now passed since Amazon publicly revealed its decision to eliminate approximately 14,000 corporate roles, yet the emotional aftermath continues to ripple through the company’s workforce. Many of the employees who were affected are still trying to process the reality of losing their positions at one of the world’s largest technology companies. When […]
BNPL is Growing — But So Are the Warnings
When Nigel Morris expresses anxiety about the direction of the global economy, experienced professionals across the financial and technology sectors tend to listen carefully. This reaction is entirely understandable: Morris is no ordinary commentator. As one of the co-founders of Capital One, he fundamentally redefined the landscape of consumer credit by pioneering systems that assessed […]