Catan board game creator Klaus Teuber dead at 70
Klaus Teuber, the creator of the popular board game Catan, in which players build settlements on an island, has died at the age of 70, his family says.
Japan to increase chip-gear spending by 82%, higher than any nation
Japan is planning to boost spending on chip-making equipment by $7 billion, an 82% increase from the year prior, as the country aims to increase its stature in the semiconductor market.
Bloomberg unveils finance-focused AI model Bloomberg GPT
Bloomberg, a leading business and financial information company, has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) learning model called BloombergGPT, which will assist financial professionals with a variety of natural language-processing tasks.
ChatGPT could increase 'threat vector' for cyberattacks and misinformation, experts warn: 'Deepfake generator'
AI and cybersecurity experts say deepfakes and cybercrimes could multiply if criminals take advantage of artificial intelligence technology like ChatGPT.
Cybersecurity: Bright spot amid tech layoffs
A shortage of cybersecurity professionals has that segment of the tech industry hiring even as companies including Amazon, Facebook's Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Twitter cut jobs.
Crochet made easy: 'The Woobles' company finds big success in teaching craft to beginners
The Woobles, a crochet kit business based in North Carolina, is looking to expand further after a blockbuster 12 months for the company, including a "Shark Tank" appearance and licensing deals.
Microsoft plans to build huge new data center in Wisconsin near Foxconn
Plans are in the works for Microsoft to build a $1 billion data center campus in an area of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin that is near Foxconn.
Blockbuster Video website update stokes speculation that comeback may happen
Updates to the Blockbuster Video website have fueled speculation among the brand's fans that the movie and video rental chain, now owned by Dish Network, could make a comeback.
Nvidia is winning AI race, but can’t afford to trip
Nvidia’s share price has more than doubled over the past six months as it becomes the preferred supplier to both sides of the AI war raging between Google and Microsoft.
Chinese billionaire living in U.S. arrested for allegedly operating $1B fraud scheme
The U.S. Attorney's office of the Southern District of Manhattan opened a 12-count indictment against Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui and William Je for operating fraud scheme.
FBI arrests exiled Chinese social media mogul in alleged $1B fraud scheme used to fund luxurious NYC lifestyle
The FBI arrested exiled Chinese businessman Ho Wan Kwok, also known as "Miles Guo," in an alleged $1 billion fraud scheme used to fund his luxurious lifestyle in the New York City area.
Pentagon announces largest-ever defense budget request
The Defense Department made its largest-ever budget request on Monday, seeking $842 billion to deal with threats from both Russia and China in the coming year.
Epoch Everlasting Play recalls more than 3.2M toys due to choking hazard; 2 deaths reported
New Jersey-based company Epoch Everlasting Play LLC recalled more than 3.2 million of its Calico Critters flocked animal figures and sets because the accessories pose a choking hazard.
Princess Cruises says norovirus is 'likely' source of ship outbreak
Over 280 passengers and 34 crew members fell ill on a cruise operated by Princess Cruises and were "likely" infected with norovirus, the company said in a statement.
FBI Director Chris Wray testifies Chinese-owned TikTok has power to 'drive narratives,' 'divide Americans'
FBI Director Chris Wray told the Senate intel committee TikTok can "drive narratives" and "divide Americans," adding the Chinese app "screams out with national security concerns."
FBI investigating 'suspicious' death of Carnival Sunshine cruise ship passenger
The FBI’s field office in Columbia, South Carolina says it is investigating the death of a woman onboard the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship during a recent sailing to the Bahamas.
How Lego beat Barbie and Monopoly
Lego has beaten out Mattel and Hasbro to become the world's largest toy company. The dutch brick maker has used pop culture and media to maintain excitement.
Russian-affiliated cybercrime gang disrupted by European police with help from FBI, Ukrainian authorities
European authorities, with help from the FBI, have identified members of a Russian-affiliated cybercrime gang responsible for targeting major companies and institutions with ransomware.
Why Apple stock can rise over 30%: Goldman Sachs initiates first Buy since 2017
For the first time since 2017, Goldman Sachs has initiated first Buy on Apple since 2017 after saying shares could climb as high as 36% in 2023.
Democratic Senators call on Meta to stop plan to release Metaverse app to teens
Democratic Senators Blumenthal and Markey wrote a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg requesting that Meta not release a version of the metaverse Horizon Worlds for teenagers.



















