Microsoft's GitHub is relying more on Azure, says cloud chief
GitHub services such as Actions, Codespaces and Copilot all draw on Azure four years after the acquisition, Microsoft's cloud chief said in an interview.
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Microsoft cloud leader Scott Guthrie says companies aren't holding off on cloud spending as inflation mounts
Some organizations are speeding up their cloud adoption because energy costs are shooting higher, including in Europe, Microsoft's Scott Guthrie said.
Wholesale prices rose 0.4% in September, more than expected as inflation persists
The producer price index was expected to rise 0.2% in September, according to Dow Jones estimates.
Amazon workers at Southern California warehouse file for union election in potential first for the state
Should the NLRB authorize an election, it would mark the first time workers at a California Amazon site have held a vote on whether to join a union.
Inflation expectations ease, while spending outlook tumbles, Fed consumer survey shows
Consumers expect the inflation rate a year from now to be 5.4%, the lowest number in a year and a decline from 5.75% in August.
Japanese lunar company ispace aims to launch first cargo mission to the moon next month
Japanese lunar exploration company ispace announced plans on Wednesday to launch its first cargo mission next month.
Microsoft launches Designer, its answer to highly valued startup Canva
Microsoft initially wants to pick up consumer use with its Designer application for graphic design. Over time it could bring the tool to companies.
NASA aims for mid-November launch of delayed Artemis moon mission
NASA hopes to launch the Artemis I moon mission in mid-November, the space agency announced on Wednesday.
Facebook whistleblower, former defense and intel officials form group to fix social media
The Council for Responsible Social Media says it aims to address the harmful impacts social media can have on kids, communities and national security.
Delta and Starbucks link their loyalty programs in a bid for repeat customers
The airline and the country's largest coffee chain say consumers can earn rewards on each other's program.
Demand for riskier home loans is high as interest rates soar
Mortgage demand dropped again last week as rates climbed higher, but one type of loan is seeing more interest.
Next Jan. 6 committee hearing will reveal 'pretty surprising' new material, Rep. Zoe Lofgren says
The Jan. 6 panel recently interviewed the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as part of the probe of the pro-Trump riot.
Mark Zuckerberg takes veiled shots at Apple after releasing $1,499 VR headset
"Closed ecosystems focus on tight control and integration to create unique experiences and lock in."
Risk of Covid death almost zero for people who are boosted and treated, White House Covid czar says
Dr. Ashish Jha, head of the White House Covid task force, said the U.S. has made major strides in fighting Covid since the early days of the pandemic.
U.S. is tracking several omicron subvariants, but new boosters should offer protection, White House says
People should get their new booster by Halloween so they have protection by the time families gather for Thanksgiving, Dr. Ashish Jha said.
Elon Musk denies report that he talked to Putin recently about Ukraine war
Ian Bremmer reported that the Tesla CEO had spoken to the Russian leader before tweeting about the war in Ukraine, but Musk denied it.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg debuts Meta Quest Pro VR headset that will cost $1,500
The new Meta Quest Pro device will cost $1,500 and contains some mixed-reality features intended to overlay digital imagery in the physical world.
Bond yields rise after Bank of England says it will wrap bond buying this week
U.S. Treasury yields traded higher as investors digested Monday's market retreat and the previous week's data releases that will guide the Fed's policymaking.
Uber, Doordash plunge after Labor Department proposes change to gig worker classification
The proposed rule sent stocks for gig companies like DoorDash, Lyft and Uber down.
Fake billionaire fugitive Justin Costello had gold bars, $60K in cash, Mexican pesos and phony ID when FBI nabbed him
Prosecutors want Justin Costello held without bail, citing contents of a backpack FBI agents found when he was arrested on charges related to investment scams.
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