NEWS
Anthropic’s revenue run-rate doubles in India in four months as Claude adoption surges
By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026
Anthropic's India revenue run-rate doubled in four months as demand for Claude AI tools surges, highlighting the country’s growing role in global AI adoption.
Alibaba launches Qwen3.5 as competition heats up in the 'agentic AI' race
By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026
Alibaba launches Qwen3.5, a new AI model focused on autonomous “agentic” tasks, intensifying competition among Chinese tech firms and global AI leaders.
Big Tech loses billions as AI spending concerns weigh on valuations
By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026
Big Tech stocks face valuation pressure in 2026 as investors scrutinise massive AI spending and demand clearer paths to revenue and profitability.
The analog antidote: why Americans are trading algorithms for physical media
By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026
Vinyl, books, and DVDs are seeing renewed interest as Americans seek ownership, focus, and a break from screen fatigue in an increasingly digital world.
UK weighs faster defence spending hike toward 3% as security pressures mount
By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026
The UK is reviewing plans to accelerate defence spending toward 3% of GDP as geopolitical risks rise and NATO allies push for stronger military investment.
China opens market to 53 African nations in zero-tariff pivot
By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026
China will grant zero-tariff access to 53 African nations from May 2026, reshaping global trade ties and deepening economic links across the Global South.
Modi’s rooftop solar push slows as lenders and states drag feet
By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026
India’s PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar scheme faces delays as loan bottlenecks and state utility concerns slow installations despite subsidies and clean-energy targets.
India hosts global AI summit as tech leaders gather in Delhi amid investment push
By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026
India hosts the global AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi as top tech leaders and policymakers gather to discuss AI investment, governance, and adoption.
OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI as personal-agent project moves to foundation
By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI as the viral open-source AI assistant transitions to a foundation, highlighting rising momentum in personal AI agents.
Fractal Analytics shares slip on debut as AI uncertainty weighs on sentiment
By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026
Fractal Analytics shares slipped below IPO price on debut as investors weighed AI disruption risks and growth prospects for analytics firms.
Warner Bros weighs reopening sale talks with Paramount amid competing bids
By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly reviewing Paramount's revised proposal amid investor pressure, highlighting rising consolidation in the global media industry.
ByteDance pledges safeguards for Seedance AI after studios raise IP concerns
By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026
ByteDance says it will strengthen safeguards on Seedance 2.0 after media companies raise copyright concerns, highlighting rising legal pressure on generative AI.

