Technology - general
Ambani’s $110 billion bet: Reliance and Jio to build India’s sovereign AI backbone
By Axel Miller | 19 Feb 2026
Mukesh Ambani reveals Reliance's $109.8 billion plan to build sovereign AI infrastructure and renewable-powered data centers by 2033.
Cisco and Qunnect test real-world quantum network over New York fiber cables
By Cygnus | 18 Feb 2026
Cisco and Qunnect successfully ran a real-world quantum networking test over New York fiber, demonstrating scalable entanglement swapping and advancing the path toward a quantum internet.
Adani Group outlines $100 billion plan for AI-ready data centre expansion
By Axel Miller | 17 Feb 2026
Adani Group plans to invest $100 billion in AI-ready data centres powered by renewable energy, highlighting India’s push to expand digital infrastructure.
CEO says EU’s IRIS2 must match Starlink on price and performance
By Cygnus | 13 Feb 2026
Eutelsat CEO says Europe’s €10.6bn IRIS2 satellite network must compete with Starlink on pricing and performance.
France-backed Eutelsat beats revenue estimates as Starlink rivalry intensifies
By Axel Miller | 13 Feb 2026
Eutelsat tops revenue expectations as OneWeb’s LEO broadband growth boosts results amid space connectivity competition.
Italy’s Italo selects Starlink to power onboard satellite internet across fleet
By Axel Miller | 12 Feb 2026
Italy’s Italo will deploy Starlink satellite internet across its train fleet, targeting faster onboard connectivity.
Adyen shares slide 15% as softer payment volumes temper revenue growth
By Cygnus | 12 Feb 2026
Adyen stock drops 15% as transaction volumes miss analyst forecasts despite solid revenue growth.
Eutelsat Secures €1 Billion Financing for OneWeb Satellite Procurement
By Axel Miller | 11 Feb 2026
Eutelsat secures €1B in French-backed financing to fund 340 next-gen OneWeb satellites built by Airbus, strengthening Europe’s position in the LEO space race.
Australia presses Roblox over child safety concerns, regulator signals possible fines
By Cygnus | 10 Feb 2026
Australia has escalated scrutiny of Roblox over child safety concerns, warning the gaming platform could face fines of up to A$49.5 million.
TotalEnergies Signs Major Solar Power Deals for Google’s Texas Data Centres
By Cygnus | 09 Feb 2026
TotalEnergies signs major 1 GW solar power deals with Google in Texas, highlighting how AI data centres are reshaping U.S. electricity demand.
Starlink Enters Gujarat: Musk-Linked Satellite Internet Deal Targets Remote Connectivity
By Axel Miller | 09 Feb 2026
Gujarat signs a Letter of Intent with Starlink to bring high-speed satellite internet to remote regions like Kutch and tribal belts.
Server CPU Shortages Grip China as AI Boom Strains Intel and AMD Supply Chains
By Cygnus | 06 Feb 2026
Intel and AMD server CPU shortages are hitting China as AI data center demand surges, pushing lead times to six months and driving prices higher.
Foxconn Q1 Outlook Soars as AI Server Demand and Smart Electronics Beat Expectations
By Cygnus | 05 Feb 2026
Foxconn forecasts a strong Q1 2026 after January revenue surged 35.5%, driven by rising AI server shipments and resilient smart electronics demand.
MediaTek warns AI boom is straining chip supply chains, signals price adjustments
By Cygnus | 04 Feb 2026
MediaTek warns booming AI demand is straining chip supply chains and driving cost pressures, prompting price adjustments while accelerating its push into AI data centre chips.
French cybercrime unit raids X’s Paris office as Musk faces questioning
By Axel Miller | 03 Feb 2026
French cybercrime police raid X’s Paris office and summon Elon Musk as a probe expands into AI systems and illegal content risks.
Musk says steps to block Russia’s use of Starlink appear to be working
By Cygnus | 02 Feb 2026
Elon Musk says SpaceX’s efforts to block Russia’s unauthorized use of Starlink are working as Ukraine tightens controls over the critical battlefield internet network.
Oracle to Raise Record $50 Billion War Chest for AI Cloud Expansion
By Cygnus | 02 Feb 2026
Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 to rapidly expand cloud infrastructure for booming AI demand, marking one of the largest funding pushes in tech history.
Sandisk forecasts profit surge as AI boom drives flash storage demand
By Axel Miller | 30 Jan 2026
Sandisk forecasts a massive profit surge as AI data centers drive soaring demand for flash storage, highlighting how the AI boom is now lifting the entire hardware stack.
Spotify to Raise US Premium Subscription Price to $12.99 From February
By Axel Miller | 15 Jan 2026
Spotify will raise its US Premium Individual plan to $12.99 from February 2026, also updating Student, Duo and Family pricing to support long-term growth.
Qatar and U.S. Sign Strategic Declaration to Strengthen AI and Semiconductor Supply Chains
By Axel Miller | 13 Jan 2026
Qatar and the U.S. signed a strategic declaration in Doha to strengthen cooperation on AI, semiconductor supply chains and advanced digital infrastructure, supporting trusted ecosystem partnerships and supply chain resilience.
Skywatchers Marvel as ISS Glides Over Qatar in Rare Six-Minute Pass
By Cygnus | 12 Jan 2026
Residents across Qatar witnessed a rare six-minute transit of the International Space Station on Jan 11, 2026. See the timing and trajectory details from the Qatar Calendar House.
European regulators intensify crackdown on Big Tech as 2025 closes
By Cygnus | 22 Dec 2025
EU Big Tech Crackdown 2025: Record fines for Apple & X; fresh AI antitrust probes into Google & Meta.
Elon Musk’s Starlink opens first India office at Delhi’s World Trade Centre
By Axel Miller | 19 Dec 2025
Elon Musk’s Starlink opens first India office at Delhi World Trade Centre; awaits final spectrum rules for commercial launch in 2026.
Musk’s Mars obsession poses strategic risk to SpaceX’s $1.5 trillion IPO valuation
By Axel Miller | 12 Dec 2025
SpaceX’s potential $1.5 trillion IPO faces scrutiny as investors weigh the profits of Starlink against the high costs of Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions.
Google to Build Strategic Subsea Cables in Papua New Guinea Under Australian Defense Pact
By Axel Miller | 12 Dec 2025
Google to build three subsea cables in Papua New Guinea funded by Australia’s $120M defense pact, linking Bougainville and strengthening Pacific security.