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Sara Montes de Oca

Editor in Chief of TechEchelon and an accomplished journalist and correspondent known for her work focusing on business, finance, and politics. Previously, Sara worked as a correspondent and producer in Washington, D.C., contributing to fast-paced political and news programming, with experience in editing, scriptwriting, and live broadcast production.

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  1. 307
    Politics

    Congress Launches Investigation into 23andMe Bankruptcy Over Genetic Data Concerns

    In a letter sent Thursday to interim CEO Joe Selsavage, Republican Reps. Brett Guthrie (Ky.), Gus Bilirakis (Fla.), and Gary Palmer (Ala.) demanded answers about the company’s data handling and privacy practices by May 1.

    475 DAYS AGO

  2. 308
    Business & Finance

    Apple Soars 15% After 90-Day Pause on U.S. Tariffs, Marking Best Day Since 1998

    The one-day rally added more than $400 billion to Apple’s market capitalization, bringing its valuation to just under $3 trillion. It was Apple’s strongest single-day performance since January 1998, when Steve Jobs had returned as interim CEO, years before the debut of the first iPod.

    483 DAYS AGO

  3. 309
    Business & Finance

    Trump Unleashes Sweeping Tariffs, Shaking Markets and Global Trade Alliances

    The newly announced tariffs establish a 10% baseline tariff on imports across the board, with significantly higher rates imposed on key trading partners, including 34% on China, 20% on the European Union, 46% on Vietnam, and 32% on Taiwan.

    489 DAYS AGO

  4. 310
    Artificial Intelligence

    Nvidia Unveils New AI Chips 'Blackwell Ultra' and 'Vera Rubin' at GTC 2025

    CEO Jensen Huang introduced "Blackwell Ultra," a new family of AI-focused chips set to ship later this year, and previewed "Vera Rubin," the next generation of GPUs expected to debut in 2026. These launches mark a strategic shift for Nvidia, moving toward an annual release cycle from its previous biennial schedule.

    504 DAYS AGO

  5. 311
    Cybersecurity

    Google to Acquire Cloud Security Startup Wiz for Record-Breaking $32 Billion

    With this deal, Wiz will become a part of Google's cloud division, significantly bolstering Google's security offerings in response to growing cybersecurity threats and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Google expects the acquisition to be completed by 2026.

    505 DAYS AGO

  6. 312
    Business & Finance

    Tech Stocks Plummet as Nvidia Sheds 30% from Peak Amid Sector Sell-Off

    The sharp downturn in Nvidia’s stock follows its meteoric rise to a peak of $153.13 per share on January 7. Since then, the artificial intelligence and semiconductor leader has lost roughly a fifth of its market capitalization, particularly as economic uncertainty looms following President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

    513 DAYS AGO

  7. 313
    Cybersecurity

    SpecterOps Secures $75M in Series B Funding to Combat Identity-Based Cyber Threats

    The funding round was led by Insight Partners and included participation from Cisco Investments, Ansa Capital, M12, Ballistic Ventures, and Decibel.

    514 DAYS AGO

  8. 314
    Artificial Intelligence

    AI Chatbots Repeating Russian Disinformation, Study Finds

    According to research by NewsGuard, a news monitoring service, a Moscow-based disinformation network known as Pravda—which translates to “truth” in Russian—has been injecting false narratives into online spaces. These misleading stories, in turn, influence AI chatbots by shaping the information they generate for users.

    514 DAYS AGO

  9. 315
    Artificial Intelligence

    Top AI Talks to Watch at HIMSS25: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Healthcare

    With an exhibition hall featuring over 1,000 leading healthcare companies and innovative startups, attendees will have access to the latest technologies revolutionizing the field. Among the conference's standout AI-focused presentations, these are the top sessions healthcare leaders should watch at HIMSS25:

    530 DAYS AGO

  10. 316
    Business & Finance

    Executive Q&A: Ari Kim on Blurring Boundaries Between Painting and Film to Tell Stories of Memory, Identity, and Culture

    Born with an innate drive to express through visuals, Ari's artistic journey began in childhood, where drawing and painting became her first language. This early passion led her to New York, where she studied at NYU and immersed herself in the city's thriving art and film community.

    535 DAYS AGO

  11. 317
    Business & Finance

    January CPI Report Surpasses Expectations with 0.5% Rise, Annual Inflation Hits 3%

    Housing costs were a significant factor driving the increase, with a monthly rise of 0.4%. This category accounted for nearly 30% of the total inflation increase. Notably, homeowners' equivalent rent, a measure reflecting potential rental income from homeownership, increased by 0.3% monthly and 4.6% annually.

    539 DAYS AGO

  12. 318
    Business & Finance

    Executive Q&A: Chris Hansen on Transforming Healthcare Data Engineering with Q-Centrix

    *Chris Hansen, Head of Data Engineering at Q-Centrix.*

    544 DAYS AGO

  13. 319
    Politics

    Trump Proposes U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund to Reshape Global Financial Strategy

    Sovereign wealth funds are not a new concept globally. Managed by national governments, these funds handle substantial amounts of money, often accruing from surplus revenues or the exploitation of natural resources.

    547 DAYS AGO

  14. 320
    Business & Finance

    Silicon Valley Pioneer Dick Kramlich, Early Apple Investor, Dies at 89

    Kramlich co-founded New Enterprise Associates (NEA) in 1977, making astute early investments in tech companies that would go on to become giants in computer networking.

    547 DAYS AGO

  15. 321
    Cybersecurity

    ENIGMA Expands Zero Trust Cybersecurity Platform with Acquisition of Dellfer Inc.

    Dellfer's shareholders, including DENSO Corporation—a global leader in advanced mobility technologies and an early backer of Dellfer—will become major stakeholders in ENIGMA.

    560 DAYS AGO

  16. 322
    Artificial Intelligence

    Google Invests Over $1 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic

    Anthropic, known for its Claude AI chatbot, continues to solidify its position in Silicon Valley’s AI arms race. The company is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $2 billion in a funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, targeting a $60 billion valuation, as previously reported by CNBC.

    560 DAYS AGO

  17. 323
    Business & Finance

    Transforming Healthcare Investment in the Middle Market

    Following its recent inception, Invidia is focused on targeting high-growth subsectors within healthcare, including supporting R&D innovation, tech-enabled services, delivery transformation, and consumer-oriented healthcare.

    586 DAYS AGO

  18. 324
    Politics

    Congressional Panel Calls for Manhattan Project-Style AI Initiative to Counter China’s Tech Advancements

    The recommendation was part of a report released on Tuesday by the bipartisan U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), which called on Congress to grant extensive multiyear contracting authority to support AI, cloud computing, and data center innovations.

    624 DAYS AGO

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