Apple posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results
Apple’s earnings for the first three months of the year topped expectations thanks to high demand for its iPhones, and the company said tariffs had a limited effect on the quarter’s results.
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Meta launches standalone AI app to compete with ChatGPT
The Meta AI app includes a “discover” feed that lets users see how others are interacting with AI and a voice mode for interacting with the AI.
Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX’s Starlinks
Amazon aims to put more than 3,200 of the satellites into orbit to provide broadband service around the globe.
The Heritage Group discontinues business accelerator program
The company said it wants to focus more on innovation activities within its 30-plus existing operating companies.
IU LAB announces accelerator partnerships with Gener8tor, Plug and Play
In addition, IU LAB announced that its accelerator programs will now be called IU Health Incubator at IU LAB, thanks to a $4.5 million, three-year sponsorship deal with IU Health.
Google faces off with government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
The drama will unfold in a Washington, D.C., courtroom during the next three weeks during hearings that will determine how the company should be penalized for operating an illegal monopoly in search.
Fishers-based tech firm Trabian acquires software platform
Fishers-based software development firm Trabian Technology Inc. has acquired a platform that the company says will allow it to work more quickly and efficiently. As part of the acquisition, Trabian also picked up some of Core10’s customers and a handful of its employees.
Google’s digital ad network ruled an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box
Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing technology.
Carmel-based trucking tech firm DriverReach acquired
DriverReach’s founder and former CEO said he’s now turning his focus to a nonprofit he launched last year.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg defends acquisitions as he wraps up his testimony in antitrust case
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in federal court on Wednesday that he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because he saw value in the companies—not to take out competitors, as the FCC alleges.
Hancock County officials to consider proposal for 776-acre data center campus
Shelbyville-based Surge Development LLC is asking for a zoning change and variances to develop a data-center project with a first phase containing about five main buildings, as well as numerous electrical, administrative and cooling facilities.
Thousands of users report problems with music streaming app Spotify
The popular audio streamer appeared to be experiencing widespread technical issues Wednesday morning, with users having difficulty loading both the app and website, playing or hearing songs and using its search function.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email says
The email was shown Tuesday on the second day of an antitrust trial alleging Meta illegally monopolized the social media market.
Zuckerberg tells court Meta faces broader competition than FTC says
In federal court Monday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s claim that the social media giant maintains a monopoly.
Nvidia plans to manufacture AI chips in United States for first time
The tech giant said it has commissioned more than one million square feet of manufacturing space to build and test its specialized Blackwell chips.
Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta isn’t the only technology company in the sights of federal antitrust regulators, Google and Amazon face their own cases.
Commerce chief: New electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming
Sparing electronics was expected to benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung and chip makers like Nvidia, though the uncertainty of future tariffs may rein in an anticipated tech stock rally on Monday.
Indianapolis tech startup Ekkobar selected for international sports tech development program
More than 1,600 companies applied for this year’s cohort of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech program, and Ekkobar was the only Midwest-based company chosen.
Investigators deploy new methods to ID Westfield serial killer’s victims
An investigative team in Hamilton County is using new technologies and techniques to identify remains discovered at the former home of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister.
Trump extends TikTok deadline another 75 days
The administration said it needs more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.