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Boston Dynamics appoints ex-Amazon executive Rohit Prasad as CEO
10/06/2026 10:27pm
Boston Dynamics, a humanoid robot maker owned by Hyundai Motor Group, said it had appointed Rohit Prasad as chief executive officer, effective October 7.
Utah pilot program lets artificial intelligence prescribe acne treatments
10/06/2026 9:52pm
Artificial intelligence is now prescribing acne treatments for some Utah patients through a state-monitored pilot program that allows an AI platform to evaluate symptoms and recommend medication without an in-person doctor's visit.
Trump says he is thinking about suspending federal gas tax
10/06/2026 6:42pm
President Donald Trump said he was thinking about suspending the federal gas tax as high gas and diesel prices pose a risk to his Republican Party heading into the November midterm U.S. elections.
Samsung's Q3 profit seen jumping nine-fold, but chip margins may be flat
10/06/2026 5:02pm
Samsung Electronics is expected to report a nearly nine-fold jump in third-quarter operating profit, driven by robust AI demand, though analysts have cut forecasts by nearly 8% since the end of August.
SpaceX seeks $40 billion financing to buy Nvidia chips, sources say
10/06/2026 4:37pm
SpaceX is in talks with banks and asset managers to raise $40 billion for the purchase of Nvidia artificial intelligence chips, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Major US airlines recovering after technology issues caused problems
10/06/2026 4:19pm
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are recovering after experiencing a technology issue on Monday that caused problems for travelers around the world.
FICO cuts workforce by 15% as part of AI-driven restructuring
10/06/2026 3:22pm
Credit-scoring giant Fair Isaac, known as FICO, said on Tuesday it would trim about 15% of its workforce as part of a broader restructuring and AI integration, becoming the latest US company to cut jobs as businesses automate tasks and redirect spending toward the technology.
McDonald's sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees
10/06/2026 3:12pm
McDonald's is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with franchisees who might be competing in the same market.
Delta, SkyWest add 4 new routes out of Salt Lake City airport
10/06/2026 3:01pm
Delta Air Lines and SkyWest added four new routes out of Salt Lake City, which are now in service or will begin in the coming year.
JPMorgan hires veteran dealmaker Rob Sweeney amid investment banking expansion
10/06/2026 9:19am
JPMorgan Chase has appointed former Goldman Sachs and Sycamore executive Rob Sweeney as a global chair of investment banking, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.
'Like general conference every day': Downtown Salt Lake prepares for temple crowds
10/06/2026 9:10am
Downtown Salt Lake City businesses are preparing for an expected surge of 22,000 daily visitors when the Salt Lake Temple reopens, bringing new opportunities for retailers and restaurants.
Emmy Awards to move to Prime Video in 2027 in 6-year deal between Amazon and the Television Academy
10/06/2026 8:42am
The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video starting in 2027 in a six-year deal struck between Amazon and the Television Academy that ends a seven-decade run of broadcast networks airing the ceremony honoring the best in TV.
Why Delta passed on Starlink, and why Elon Musk, Mike Lee and rival airlines won't let it go
10/06/2026 8:31am
The fight for better Wi-Fi at 30,000 feet landed on X this week, where Elon Musk said Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian would "lose his job" after the airline rejected Starlink in favor of Amazon's satellite service.
Marvell raises 2028 revenue forecast on strong AI data center demand
10/06/2026 8:11am
Marvell Technology raised its fiscal 2028 revenue forecast to about $20 billion on Tuesday, above Wall Street estimates, as demand for its custom data center chips grows along with a surge in AI spending.
Poll shows top issues for voters heading into midterms
10/06/2026 8:04am
With about five weeks until the 2026 midterm elections, voters overwhelmingly say inflation and the U.S. economy will drive their decisions at the polls.
Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance
10/06/2026 7:09am
Paramount Skydance on Tuesday completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, creating a Hollywood heavyweight called Skydance and handing CEO David Ellison control of one of the world's largest entertainment companies.
Emmy Awards to leave broadcast TV for Amazon's Prime Video in 2027
10/06/2026 7:07am
The Television Academy and Amazon's Prime Video on Tuesday announced a six-year deal making the streaming service the exclusive global home of the Emmys, ending the awards show's rotation among US broadcast networks.
Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance
10/06/2026 6:42am
Paramount Skydance completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, creating a Hollywood heavyweight that hands CEO David Ellison control of one of the world's largest entertainment and news businesses.
500-acre North Ogden development proposal sparking concern among some
10/06/2026 6:20am
A 500-acre, 1,637-unit development proposal on the mountainside overlooking North Ogden has sparked concern among some.
Exclusive-Anthropic's Amodei made $18 million last year, middle of the tech CEO pack
10/06/2026 4:01am
Dario Amodei made $18 million last year as CEO of Claude AI developer Anthropic, the company's IPO filing shows, putting him in the middle ranks of top executives at major technology firms in terms of compensation.
