Technology - general

South Korea clears path for fully functional Google Maps after easing data export rules

By Axel Miller | 27 Feb 2026

South Korea eases restrictions on high-precision map data exports, allowing a fully functional Google Maps service under strict security safeguards.

EU court adviser backs regulators in Meta challenge over Facebook data demands

By Axel Miller | 26 Feb 2026

An EU court adviser recommended rejecting Meta’s appeal against antitrust data requests, strengthening regulators’ investigative powers.

Nvidia signals deeper push into CPUs as AI workloads evolve

By Cygnus | 26 Feb 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlights the growing role of CPUs alongside GPUs as AI infrastructure evolves, intensifying competition with Intel and AMD.

Apple in talks with major Indian banks to bring Apple Pay to India

By Cygnus | 26 Feb 2026

Apple is in discussions with major Indian banks to bring Apple Pay to India, targeting a possible mid-2026 launch.

Ex-Amazon executive Doug Gurr named permanent chair of UK antitrust regulator

By Axel Miller | 23 Feb 2026

The UK government has appointed former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as permanent chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, pending scrutiny.

Amazon cloud faces scrutiny after report links December outages to AI tool errors

By Cygnus | 20 Feb 2026

Amazon Web Services faced scrutiny after a report linked December outages to AI tool errors, though AWS said misconfigured access controls were to blame.

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.