Meta’s AI leaders discuss using Google, OpenAI models in apps, The Information says

The logo of Meta is seen at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. REUTERS (Reuters) – Meta Platforms is considering partnerships with rivals Google  or OpenAI to enhance artificial intelligence features in its applications, The Information reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the conversations. Leaders at Meta’s new AI organization, […]

Intel amends CHIPS Act deal with US Commerce Department, gets $5.7 billion early

An Intel logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS  (Reuters) – Intel said on Friday it amended the CHIPS Act funding deal with the U.S. Department of Commerce to remove earlier project milestones and received about $5.7 billion in cash sooner than planned. The move will give Intel more flexibility over the funds. […]

Intel says it received US grant; government says it is still working on deal

 U.S. flag and Intel chip appear in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS   Aug 28 (Reuters) – Intel  received the $5.7 billion in cash on Wednesday night as part of the deal U.S. President Donald Trump negotiated for a 10% stake in the struggling chipmaker, finance chief David Zinsner said at an investor […]

YouTube reaches agreement with Fox to prevent disruption

A view of the signage outside the News Corporation building, after it was announced that Rupert Murdoch would step down as chairman of News Corp and Fox in favour of his son Lachlan Murdoch, in New York, U.S., September 21, 2023. REUTERS     A silhouette of a mobile user is seen next to a […]

Toyota’s July sales rise for seventh month on strong N.America, China EV demand

Toyota logo is seen in this illustration taken July 28, 2025. REUTERS TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor’s global sales rose in July for a seventh consecutive month, anchored by robust demand in North America and strong performance of hybrid and new electric models in China, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday. The company’s worldwide […]

Trump’s doubling of tariffs hits India, damaging ties

Trucks with shipping containers are parked at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, in Navi Mumbai, India, August 27, 2025. REUTERS WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, delivering a serious blow to ties between two powerful democracies that had in […]

European car sales resume rise in July, BYD firmly ahead of Tesla

BYD Dolphin Surf electric cars are parked infront of the venue where BYD carmaker holds a vehicle presentation event in Berlin, Germany May 21, 2025. REUTERS   Aug 28 (Reuters) – New car sales in Europe rose 5.9% in July as a jump in Germany outweighed drops in Britain, France and Italy, European Automobile Manufacturers […]

Trump wants more deals like Intel’s, worrying business community

Computer motherboard and Intel chip are seen in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS A 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and Intel logo are seen in this illustration taken August 22, 2025. REUTERS   WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants to make more investments in healthy U.S. companies […]

Papa John’s to re-enter India with plan for 650 pizza stores by 2035

An Indian flag and Papa John’s logo appear in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS Aug 26 (Reuters) – U.S. pizza chain Papa John’s International  plans to return to India by October, said a master franchisee executive, aiming to open 650 stores over the next decade in a market where fast-food chains have been […]

Mercedes-Benz’ pension trust sells Nissan holding for $324 million, source says

 Mercedes-Benz logo is seen in this illustration taken July 28, 2025. REUTERS  A man stands in front of the global headquarters of Nissan Motor while its annual shareholder meeting is being held in Yokohama, Japan, June 24, 2025. REUTERS   TOKYO, Aug 26 (Reuters) – The pension trust of German automaker Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE),  has sold its […]