Technology

A Micron logo appears in this illustration taken Aug. 25, 2025. (ILLUSTRATION: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic)
Jun 30, 2026

Micron joins rivals pitching AI deals as cure for memory’s boom-bust cycle

Micron and rivals Samsung and SK Hynix secure $22 billion in long-term ai memory chip deals, aiming to stabilize the cyclical memory market amid volatility.

Graduate researchers Sarah Davis (left) and Hunter Hawkins (center) work with research faculty John Shovic to find AI solutions for a safety and productivity issue at Amalgamated Sugar. (PHOTO: U OF I)
Jun 30, 2026

University of Idaho launches new AI degree programs amid surging workforce demand

University of Idaho is launching bachelor’s and master’s artificial intelligence degrees at Moscow and Coeur d’Alene campuses to meet growing workforce demand.

Sandpoint, Idaho, is one of 12 communities in the state receiving a 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant. The Community Resource Envision Center will use its $12,000 award for a covered bus shelter with seating and signage at a busy bus stop, making it easier for older adults to use. (PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK via NRNS)
Jun 29, 2026

Prairie River Library District expands digital access in rural Idaho with AARP grant

Prairie River Library District in Idaho receives nearly $18,000 from AARP to improve Wi-Fi access and digital resources for rural residents, especially seniors.

A new fiscal management app developed in Idaho is available to those who need help sorting out their finances. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Jun 23, 2026

Idaho software engineer develops Lucky Friday app to aid financial management

Kelly Bauman, an Idaho software engineer, created Lucky Friday, a finance app to help users manage budgets and reduce debt, inspired by her own medical debt struggles.

(PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Jun 23, 2026

Idaho wins third Silver Shovel award for major economic projects

Idaho wins its third Silver Shovel award for attracting major investments including Micron Technology's $35 billion expansion and Tractor Supply's $225 million project.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on June 3, 2026. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)
Jun 17, 2026

Micron and chip stocks lift Wall Street indexes amid Fed rate pause

Micron Technology and other chipmakers boosted Wall Street indexes as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision under Chair Kevin Warsh.

Jun 15, 2026

SpaceX extends rally after record Wall Street debut with $2T valuation

SpaceX shares rose over 6% after a record Nasdaq debut, pushing valuation past $2 trillion and signaling strong growth potential for investors.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, arrives at a courthouse in New York, on Aug. 11, 2023. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File)
Jun 12, 2026

Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction

Sam Bankman-Fried lost his bid to overturn a 25-year sentence for fraud related to the collapse of FTX, upheld by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

New materials to withstand extreme conditions were tested at Idaho National Laboratory. (PHOTO: INL)
Jun 10, 2026

Idaho National Laboratory tests next-gen power lines for extreme conditions

Idaho National Laboratory publishes data on advanced conductors tested under extreme conditions to help utilities improve grid reliability and capacity.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, on June 3, 2026. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)
Jun 8, 2026

Wall Street rises as chipmakers rebound and Middle East tensions ease

Wall Street advanced as chipmakers like Intel and Micron Technology rebounded and tensions between Iran and Israel eased, calming investor concerns.

United States Federal Communications Commission logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Jun 4, 2026

FCC plans tighter rules to boost US firms in undersea internet cable market

The FCC plans to tighten oversight of submarine internet cables to limit Chinese equipment and fast-track approvals for U.S. tech firms like Meta and Google.

People walk behind a logo of Meta Platforms company, during a conference in Mumbai, India, on Sept. 20, 2023. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File)
Jun 3, 2026

Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds

Meta expands content settings for teen accounts globally and tests a new Instagram feature to diversify teen feeds and limit repetitive content exposure.


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