Oracle news
Oracle appears in 14 stories we have published between August 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Business and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon.
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Big Tech cuts share buybacks 83% to fund $557B AI spending in 2026
Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle have reduced share buybacks by 83% in the first nine months of 2026, redirecting capital toward AI infrastructure. This shift has led to a free cash flow deficit of $14 billion, the first for the group in over a decade, as capital spending doubled to $556.9 billion.
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Big Tech cuts share buybacks 83% to fund $557B AI spending in 2026
Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle reduced share buybacks by 83% in 2026, prioritizing AI infrastructure spending over shareholder returns.
OpenAI’s "Hold My Beer" model solves long-standing math problems, sparks industry debate
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals an internal AI model nicknamed "Hold My Beer" solved technical and mathematical challenges, including the Navier-Stokes problem.
Microsoft warns AI cyber threats are now mainstream, UK most targeted in Europe
Microsoft’s UK Security Head says AI-driven cyberattacks are a real threat, with the UK facing 76 nation-state incidents in a year.
Oracle targets $30B free cash flow by 2029, caps $20B fundraising amid credit downgrade
Oracle aims for $30 billion in free cash flow by May 2029, reversing negative projections, while capping $20B in new fundraising.
Why USB port colors vary: No standard behind orange, blue connectors
Orange and blue USB ports lack universal standardization, with manufacturers using colors to indicate features like enhanced charging or USB 3.0 speeds—but…
TikTok creators turn copper wire stripping into monetized side hustle
TikTok creators document copper wire stripping for profit amid record prices, while TikTok explores AI-driven infrastructure expansion and cloud capacity…
Microsoft, Alphabet, Goldman Sachs among 22 companies opposing OKXICE stock tokenization
22 publicly traded companies, including Microsoft and Goldman Sachs, object to OKXICE’s plans to tokenize their stocks under an SEC exemption, citing…
Microsoft confirms Windows Server update breaks Outlook on Exchange, removes Copilot features
Microsoft acknowledged a Windows Server security update causing Outlook access problems on Exchange Server systems.
OpenAI disrupts disinformation ops, engineer arrested for alleged espionage, and AI industry shifts
OpenAI disrupted Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns, arrested an engineer for alleged espionage, and reported an $18B revenue shortfall.
Elon Musk rebrands SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI following Trump’s executive order
Elon Musk announces the rebranding of SpaceX’s AI division to SpaceXSI, aligning with a US executive order replacing "Artificial Intelligence" with "Super…
Over 2,400 US tech workers laid off in late September 2026
Oracle, Microsoft, Intel, Disney, and Netflix lead a wave of tech layoffs in late September 2026, with over 2,400 jobs cut.
FBI Confirms Cybersecurity Incident After Hackers Steal Agent Data
The FBI internally declared a cybersecurity incident after hackers exploited a vulnerability in its job portal, stealing sensitive data of agents and employees.
FBI Investigates Alleged Breach by ShinyHunters
The FBI is investigating claims that cybercriminal group ShinyHunters breached its jobs portal and stole sensitive data of agents and applicants.
OpenAI rallies 100+ organizations to counter AI-powered cyber threats
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of a limited window to strengthen defenses against AI-powered cyberattacks, urging leaders to prioritize security now.