Articles by Sarah Chen
World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Launches with Gamepad Support and Paid Access
Blizzard has opened the World of Warcraft: Forever beta, introducing official gamepad support and paid access tiers ahead of its November 4 launch. The beta runs from September 17 to October 21, with monetization tied to subscription and upgrade packs.
Malaysia's Crypto Trading Surges 23% but Banks Stay Cautious: Fitch
Malaysia's regulated crypto trading rose 23% to RM17.14 billion in 2025, but Fitch warns banks will adopt cautiously, given market concentration and risks.
OLED iPad Mini and MacBook Pro Rumors Take Center Stage in Apple Roadmap
Apple's rumored OLED iPad mini and MacBook Pro could launch late 2026 to early 2027, but official confirmation is pending. Analysts weigh revenue impact.
Bitcoin Steadies Above $76K as Fed's Hawkish Path Caps Crypto Rebound
Bitcoin recovered above $76,000 following the Fed's first rate hike in three years, but the bounce stalled. Ether outperformed, while the Fed's higher rate path limits upside.
TypeSafe AI Secures $40M for Jev, Yet Speed Claims Remain Unverified
TypeSafe AI has raised $40 million for Jev, a decision-only AI model. Its bold cost and speed claims rely on internal benchmarks, raising questions.
AMC Digital Channels Hit by Outage, Stock Unfazed
AMC Entertainment's website and mobile app suffered a technical outage Wednesday, impacting a large share of its digital ticket sales. Despite the disruption, shares closed up 4.3%.
DoorDash Expands Food Tech with $300M Grubhub Campus Deal and $125M Wonder Investment
DoorDash announced a $300 million deal for Grubhub Campus Dining and a $125 million investment in Wonder, broadening its food-tech footprint.
Q/C Technologies Stock Soars 389% After Photonics Expert Named CTO
Q/C Technologies (QCLS) rebounded sharply after promoting Yossef Ehrlichman to CTO, erasing a 74% two-day collapse. The pre-revenue firm still faces funding and technical hurdles.
Nokia AI-RAN Trials Expand to Eight Carriers, Yet Monetization Remains Distant
Nokia names eight operators trialing its AI-RAN platform and reports 20% spectral efficiency gains, but revenue remains elusive with commercial rollout expected in 2027.
Salesforce, Nvidia Debut Koa AI Model in Early Agentforce Trials
Salesforce and Nvidia unveiled Koa, a CRM reasoning model, now in limited Agentforce pilots. A US rollout is expected by winter 2026, but pricing and revenue impact remain undisclosed.
Apple's iOS 27 Child Safety Features Boost Ecosystem Stickiness
Apple's new family controls in iOS 27 are a retention play, not a revenue generator. The features deepen ecosystem lock-in, supporting Services growth.
Salesforce Rolls Out Global Login Fix Amid Dreamforce Disruption
Salesforce is rolling out a fix for a major login failure that disrupted services globally during Dreamforce. The outage, still active, has caused delays and errors for many customers.