Tech stocks are doing so well investors are starting to worry
Investors are betting on optimism regarding artificial intelligence and Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts to keep technology stocks moving higher.
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Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup includes new ultra-thin model, $100 price hike for Pro
In what has become an annual rite for Apple, all four new iPhone 17 models will feature better cameras and longer-lasting batteries than last year’s lineup.
City-County Council votes for public hearing to review Google’s billion-dollar data center plan
The vote, initiated by Republican Councilor Michael-Paul Hart, sets a Sept. 22 public hearing before the full council to review rezoning of 467 acres for Google’s proposed project.
Apple to unveil next iPhone amid trade war that could result in higher prices
If Apple does announce price increases, it will come just weeks after Google held steady on prices for its new Pixel smartphones.
Musk’s SpaceX spends $17B to acquire spectrum licenses from EchoStar
EchoStar said recent deals will resolve inquiries from the Federal Communications Commission about the rollout of 5G technology.
AI shakes up the call center industry, but humans remain a necessity
It’s become evident that the industry will still need humans, perhaps with even higher levels of learning and training.
IEDC extends consulting contract for study of data center opportunities, pitfalls
Boston Consulting Group is researching the economics of data centers and is expected to produce a white paper report detailing the best way for the state to approach such proposals.
Carmel software firm reaches settlement in legal dispute with former business partner
Carmel-based Max Minds, which does business as Alleo, had been embroiled in a legal dispute with a Virginia-based business partner since 2023, with each party suing the other.
Google facing $425.7M in damages for nearly a decade of improper smartphone snooping
The verdict reached in federal court followed a more than two-week trial in a class-action case covering about 98 million smartphones operating in the United States between July 1, 2016, through Sept. 23, 2024.
Security products company Allegion on acquisition spree in 2025
Allegion, whose Americas division is based in Carmel, has completed nine acquisitions so far this year—a significant increase from recent years.
Salesforce’s struggling stock needs strong earnings to show AI progress, analysts warn
Salesforce shares are down 23% this year, putting them among the 30 worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 Index. The company will release its second-quarter earnings Wednesday after the bell.
Federal judge orders search shakeup, not breakup, in Google monopoly case
The Justice Department’s antitrust chief, Gail Slater, hailed the decision as a “major win for the American people,” even though the agency didn’t get everything it sought.
Indiana attorney Zuckerberg sues Meta over accusations he’s impersonating Facebook founder
Indiana’s Mark Zuckerberg has been an attorney for more than 38 years, charting his path in Indiana’s legal field well before the other Zuckerberg established his social media empire.
Local businesses see big opportunities ahead in new drone-flight rule
Once the rule takes effect—which could be as soon as early next year—observers expect a huge increase in drone use for everything from package delivery to public safety to agricultural activities to aerial surveying.
Carmel-based SePro acquires California-based AI startup
SePro offers water-quality analysis services and chemicals that address problems such as algae blooms and invasive weeds in surface water sources ranging from backyard ponds to large lakes and reservoirs.
IndyCar to get first new console video game in more than 20 years
iRacing Studios plans to produce the new IndyCar console and PC game for PlayStation, Xbox and Steam platforms in 2026.
Indy councilors line up in opposition to Google’s billion-dollar data center
Almost half of the council has spoken out against the controversial project, which was approved by the Metropolitan Development Commission last week.
For law firms, AI promises ROI
AI-related labor and employment issues, patents, technology transactions and licensing are just some of the areas bringing in business to law firms.
Lawrence-based Schneider Geospatial acquires Boston software firm
Lawrence-based software firm Schneider Geospatial, which has more than doubled its employee base over the past three years, just acquired its fifth company since 2022.
City commission gives initial OK to Google’s billion-dollar data center plan
The tech giant’s plan to develop the massive data center in Franklin Township was bolstered by a city commission’s vote Wednesday to grant preliminary approval to the company’s request to rezone nearly 470 acres for the project.