30 Apr 2026
Amazon's cloud sales are growing the most in 15 quarters. Investors sent the stock down on AI capex fears
Amazon reported strong increases in profits and net sales during its fiscal first quarter, driven by surging growth in its cloud computing unit, which saw a 28% increase in sales for the January-March period—the fastest rise in 15 quarters. Amazon Web Services alone grew by 24% in the fourth quarter and 20% in the third quarter.
30 Apr 2026
Morning Minute: Bitcoin Falls After Powell's Likely Final FOMC
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30 Apr 2026
OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins
The ChatGPT developer discovered the 'strange affinity for goblins' while testing tools powered by newer systems, such as its coding agent Codex. OpenAI has instructed some of its AI tools to stop talking about 'goblins' after finding the term had randomly appeared in responses.
30 Apr 2026
Boston Dynamics: 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
In early 2026, Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas left the dance floor for the factory floor, with its first industrial deployments slated for majority-owner Hyundai's new auto plant in Georgia.
30 Apr 2026
NewSpace Navigator – Fifth Edition
The global space sector remains on a strong growth trajectory, with recent reports predicting the market could exceed US$1tn by 2034. Activity is driven by sector maturation, increased financing, and the development of space infrastructure.
30 Apr 2026
Microsoft boss says company is working to 'win back fans'
Microsoft boss Satya Nadella told investors during an earnings call that the company needs to 'win back' its fans, referring to its consumer business. Customers are unhappy with the quality and stability of its flagship operating system, Windows, which has 1.6 billion monthly active devices but faces reliability issues.
30 Apr 2026
Hidden ocean heat is creeping toward Antarctica’s fragile ice shelves
A major new study drawing on decades of ocean data has found clear evidence that heat from the deep ocean is shifting toward Antarctica, posing a growing threat to its delicate ice shelves.
30 Apr 2026
Thought the MacBook Pro was expensive? Apple's rumored MacBook Ultra could 'cost significantly more'
Apple's incoming laptop with OLED touchscreen is set to be called the MacBook Ultra, according to a source who spoke to Macworld. Packing M6 silicon, it's expected to sit above the existing MacBook Pro M5. Macworld notes: "This new MacBook will cost significantly more than the current MacBook Pro and offer an entirely new feature set."
30 Apr 2026
Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Weigh Big Tech Earnings, Iran War News
June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.15%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.22% this morning as investors weigh big U.S. tech earnings and Iran war developments.
