Amazon’s planned $3 billion investment in India’s quick commerce business represents an attempt to close a strategic gap that has emerged in one of the world’s fastest-changing retail markets. The company plans to invest $1 billion by the end of… Read More ›
Day: September 27, 2026
Meta Uses Charm to Move AI Beyond the Smartphone
Meta’s introduction of the Muse Charm reflects a broader strategic shift inside the company: artificial intelligence is increasingly being treated not as an application that users open on existing devices, but as an experience that should be available through dedicated… Read More ›
Bentley Uses Its First EV to Redefine Luxury Electric Driving
Bentley’s first fully electric vehicle, the Torcal, represents a particularly important test for the luxury car industry because the company is trying to make electrification compatible with the identity that has defined its products for generations. Rather than presenting the… Read More ›
Diesel Prices Threaten to Keep European Inflation Elevated
The European Central Bank’s concern about diesel prices reflects a broader problem with energy shocks: fuel inflation can spread through an economy much faster than policymakers can respond to it. ECB Vice-President Boris Vujcic has warned that oil prices have… Read More ›
AI Fraud Exposes the Weakest Link in Banking Security
The theft of approximately 95 million euros from Fideuram, the private banking arm of Intesa Sanpaolo, demonstrates how artificial intelligence is changing financial fraud from a problem of forged documents into a problem of manufactured trust. Fraudsters reportedly impersonated senior… Read More ›
India Uses Captive Coal Plants to Strengthen Power Supply
India’s decision to direct more than 100 captive coal-fired power plants to operate at maximum capacity reflects a growing challenge in the country’s electricity system: demand is increasing at a time when conventional fuel supplies are already under pressure. The… Read More ›
Europe’s Energy Crisis Is Turning Demand Into a Policy Tool
Europe’s latest energy warning reflects a shift in the nature of the continent’s energy problem. The European Union is not currently describing an immediate physical shortage of gas and electricity, but it is facing a combination of high prices, disrupted… Read More ›
Phillips 66 Uses AI to Turn Refinery Reliability Into Profit
Phillips 66 is using artificial intelligence to predict potential equipment outages inside its refining operations, with the aim of reducing maintenance costs and keeping plants operating for longer. The company says greater system availability allows it to process more crude… Read More ›
AI Is Turning Snack Choice Into a Personalised Search Problem
Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence how some American consumers discover food, and Conagra Brands sees the change as particularly relevant to the rapidly evolving snack market. The company’s research found growing interest in higher-protein foods, bold flavours and products… Read More ›