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SanDisk is the S&P 500's top stock of 2026 with 429% gains. Western Digital is up 176%. Seagate has surged 65%. All three are riding an AI-driven storage supercycle as data centers consume over 50% of global NAND and DRAM for the first time ever. Here's the full story behind the storage stock explosion and what comes next.
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Texas Roadhouse is rolling out four major technology upgrades in 2026: Roadhouse Pay table kiosks, digital kitchen displays, handheld server tablets, and a digital waitlist system. The results are already showing in same-store sales. Here is how America's favorite steakhouse is using tech to get faster, smarter, and more efficient without losing its soul.
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Bethesda and Lenovo gave away Dishonored 2 for free on Steam in May 2026. The offer is now over — here's what you missed, whether any codes remain, and which free game giveaways are coming next.
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Micron Technology stock has surged 70% in 2026, hitting all-time highs as AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory goes critical. Revenue exploded 196% year-over-year to $23.86 billion in Q2, and HBM supply is sold out through 2026. Here's exactly what is driving the rally and what investors need to know right now.
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Google has launched the Fitbit Air — a $99.99 screenless fitness tracker weighing just 12 grams. It monitors heart rate, SpO2, sleep, and AFib continuously, with a 7-day battery and five-minute fast charge. With a Stephen Curry Special Edition and AI health coaching, this could be the most compelling wearable launch of 2026.
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Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will cost $499.99 in the US from September 1, 2026 — a $50 price hike driven by tariffs and supply chain costs. With nearly 20 million units already sold, the console remains dominant. But should you buy now before the increase hits? Here is everything you need to know.
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Apple and Intel have struck a preliminary chip-making deal that sent Intel stock soaring 15% in a single trading day. Brokered with US government support, the agreement could see Intel manufacturing Apple-designed M-series Mac chips by 2027 and non-Pro iPhone chips by 2028 — reshaping the global semiconductor landscape.
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JPMorgan Chase has formally reclassified artificial intelligence from experimental R&D to core infrastructure, backing that shift with a jaw-dropping $19.8 billion technology budget in 2026. With 2,000 dedicated AI staff and plans spanning trading to compliance, JPMorgan's all-in AI bet could define the future of global banking for decades to come.
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A groundbreaking 2026 court ruling has found that AI-powered advertising platforms could be held liable for fraudulent content under securities law. When a platform's AI exercises ultimate authority over assembled ad content, it becomes the maker of that fraud — putting Meta, Alphabet, Snap, TikTok, and X Corp in unprecedented legal jeopardy.
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Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has struck a landmark deal with OpenAI to embed artificial intelligence across its entire business — from drug discovery to manufacturing and commercial operations. The partnership aims to accelerate obesity and diabetes medication development and could reshape how medicines are created and delivered to patients worldwide by end of 2026.
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Spirit Airlines officially stopped flying on May 3, 2026, leaving more than 90 bright yellow planes scattered across the United States. As the budget carrier enters full liquidation, travelers, employees, and investors scramble for answers. We break down what happens next to Spirit's fleet, loyalty points, and the workers left without jobs or health care.
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Anthropic has two flagship AI models in 2026 — Opus 4.7 at $25/million tokens and Sonnet 4.6 at $15/million. The benchmarks are close but the price gap is real. Here is the honest comparison that tells you exactly which one to pay for — and when to switch.
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