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Apple’s iPads come with built-in productivity tools like Notes, Calendar, and Reminders, but if you’d like to explore new ways to maximize productivity and organize your life, there are many apps out there to help you. Although the iPad started off as a device that could be used to stream content or browse the web on the go, Apple has essentially turned its iPads into computers that can handle a variety of different tasks for personal, work, and school use. As a result, there are numerous apps to help you do things like create a single place to organize your…

Key PointsThe memory industry that Micron Technology serves has experienced boom-and-bust cycles in the past.However, the ongoing boom in the memory industry seems durable, primarily due to the huge supply gap created by AI.Micron could easily beat Wall Street’s growth expectations and soar nicely over the next five years.The memory industry has been booming for the past three years, propelled by the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), which has created demand for larger, faster memory across multiple applications.Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has been a major beneficiary of the memory boom. Micron stock has shot up by 935% over the past…

When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

If your elderly parents want to move into a new home but can’t obtain financing on their own, you might… If your elderly parents want to move into a new home but can’t obtain financing on their own, you might be able to help through special loan guidelines offered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for conventional mortgages. Commonly known as a family opportunity mortgage, this option makes it easier for children to purchase or refinance a home for their parents. Here is a look at this loan — what it is, how to obtain one and what alternatives exist…

Stripe just launched its own blockchain. The payments company, which processes transactions for millions of businesses worldwide, debuted Tempo on March 18. It’s a Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoin transactions, paired with something called the Machine Payments Protocol, which lets AI agents execute real-time payments autonomously. From acquisition to architecture Stripe’s blockchain ambitions trace back to its $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge in early 2025. Bridge provided the stablecoin orchestration tools and plumbing that Stripe needed to build a crypto-native payments layer without starting from scratch. In May 2025, Stripe rolled out Treasury stablecoin accounts to businesses across…

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Working from home has become a bit of an art, with different folks prioritizing different elements to maximize productivity. Some people need the most comfortable, ergonomic keyboards — others value a tidy workspace above all else. Also: My favorite Memorial Day deals: Save big on laptops, tablets, and moreI’ve personally tested all seven of these products and can attest that they each increase my home office’s quality of life in different ways. Jabra’s Evolve3 75 headphones, for example, made hands-free calls a breeze with their boomless mic and lightweight design, and the ProtoArc CaseUp…

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© Canva: Dejan_Dundjerski from Getty Images and atlasstudio Scott, age 60, called into Jill on Money with the kind of question that keeps soon-to-be retirees awake: “I can take the pension or they’ve offered a buyout. It just makes me a little nervous.” His employer put two options on the table: a $524,388 lump sum, or $2,847 per month with joint-and-survivor benefits. Host Jill Schlesinger’s framing of the choice was striking: “How do you feel about having that extra pension? How do you feel about having that dependable check? It’s like part of this is about your feeling. It’s less…

Key insights: Consumers require more payment information in bank apps. What’s at stake: Banks can lower payment disputes and mitigate churn with better apps. Expert quote: “Giving customers more information reduced the cost to serve those customers,”  said JD Power’s Jennifer White.A new Datos Insights report highlights that banks are missing the mark by not providing sufficient payments-related data in their mobile apps.Processing ContentThe report focuses on “innovative banking app features” to win new business and improve customer loyalty. These include the ability to manage subscriptions, greater purchase transparency and loyalty management tools. Roughly one-third of consumers say each of these features would…

Illustration: Liu Rui/GTThe 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) officially opened at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong Province, on Thursday, turning 160,000 square meters of exhibition space into a dazzling display of more than 120,000 cultural items.Breaking the boundaries of traditional cultural exhibitions, this year’s fair features cutting-edge sectors including artificial intelligence, digital performance, animation, and esports, leveraging advanced technology to reshape cultural communication modes and consumer experiences.However, beneath the booming ­technological innovation, one can find that all frontier creative breakthroughs are rooted in traditional Chinese culture. The museum cultural and creative…

NEW YORK, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — All In FutureTech Alliance (Nasdaq: AGAE) (“AIFA” or the “Company”), formerly known as Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc., today issued a supplemental statement regarding the Company’s long-term strategic direction following its recent signing of agreements to acquire a controlling interest in HyalRoute Fiber-Optic Communication Group (“HyalRoute” or “HyalRoute Group”). The Company previously announced that it had entered into a series of transaction agreements to acquire an aggregate 57.67% controlling interest in HyalRoute. HyalRoute owns a pan-ASEAN fiber-optic network, AAE-1 international submarine cable resources, and related cross-border optical transmission capabilities. The Company views…

As is the case in the digital generation, the expectation is for effortless, instant customer experiences, and the payments landscape is no different. In the UK alone, digital wallets are projected to reach a 21% share of transaction volume this year, up from 8% in 2019. This surge is driven by a shift towards smaller, more frequent transactions. Actions like digital bill splitting and small in-app purchases are becoming routine, placing performance strains on traditional banking infrastructure.At the same time, customer expectations have changed. Seamless, always-on and intuitive experiences are no longer a nice-to-have; they are a baseline expectation. However,…

Iran is sitting on a crypto stash reportedly worth around $7.7 billion, according to Fox News. If accurate, that would make the Islamic Republic one of the largest sovereign holders of digital assets on the planet, trailing only the United States and a handful of other nation-states known to have seized or stockpiled Bitcoin. Here’s the thing. The number is dramatic, but the receipts behind it are thin. The $7.7 billion figure appears to be derived from estimates of Iran’s historical Bitcoin mining output and blockchain analyses of wallets linked to Iranian users, not from any detailed financial audit or…

Recent leaks, patents and insider reports have sparked renewed interest in the possibility of an Apple smart ring, often referred to as the “Apple Ring.” While Apple has not officially confirmed the development of such a device, the concept has captured significant attention. With potential features like advanced health tracking, gesture-based controls and augmented reality (AR) integration, the Apple Ring could represent a significant step forward in wearable technology and further expand Apple’s ecosystem of health-focused devices. The video below from Tech Town gives us more details about the rumored Apple Ring. What the Rumors Reveal The speculation surrounding the…

Stock buybacks at Big Tech companies are falling by the wayside as free cash flow gets plowed into AI infrastructure investments.A new note from Goldman Sachs strategist Ben Snider shows analysts now expect megacap US hyperscalers to allocate $755 billion to capital expenditures in 2026, an 83% year-over-year jump. This spending is estimated to reach 100% of cash flows from operations this year, leaving little room to return cash to shareholders without a drawdown of cash balances or a large increase in debt.Accordingly, the hyperscalers cut buybacks by 64% year over year in the first quarter and now allocate 20%…

Stellantis Presents FaSTLAne 2030 Financial Framework & Targets at Investor Day 2026*** FaSTLAne 2030 Leverages Stellantis’ Unique Combination of Iconic Brands, Global Scale & Regional Roots Fueled by Customer Centricity & Focused Capital Allocation AMSTERDAM, May 21, 2026 – Stellantis today unveils FaSTLAne 2030, its €60 billion, five-year strategic plan to accelerate growth and profit. At the afternoon financial session of Investor Day 2026, Stellantis presents the financial framework supporting its FaSTLAne 2030 strategic plan, including the contribution of Stellantis Financial Services and the Company’s long-term financial targets. Customer Experience Powered by Stellantis Financial ServicesStellantis Financial Services (SFS) is a…