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North America Datacenter Trends
Talen faces utility challenge over Amazon data centre deal
Talen Energy is urging U.S. regulators to dismiss a challenge from electric utilities to its deal with Amazon for powering a new data centre.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Does AI help or hinder our memories of passed loved ones?
OUR TAKEThe idea of AI memorials tugs at my heart in conflicting ways. I understand the appeal of having a digital semblance of a loved one, but it feels like trying to hold onto a shadow. Nothing can replace the warmth of a real hug, the sound of genuine laughter, or the feeling…
Companies
German government’s bitcoin sales trigger market decline
In January 2024, Saxony police seized 50,000 bitcoins worth $2.2 billion. For weeks, Germany has been selling hundreds of millions in bitcoin.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Samsung faces major union strike – 20% of workforce takes action
Samsung’s National Electronics Union (NSEU), representing a fifth of its workforce, plans a three-day strike starting Monday.
Global Cloud Services Trends
SK On declares ‘emergency’ amid disappointing EV sales
SK On declares a crisis due to disappointing EV sales and increased net debt, prompting CEO Lee Seok-hee to implement emergency cost-cutting measures.
Global National Telecom Trends
Nokia and BT pioneer 5G SA spectrum aggregation milestone
In a groundbreaking achievement for European telecommunications, Nokia and BT have successfully aggregated the 5G SA spectrum using 5CC CA.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple Watch Series 10 may get an Ultra-sized screen
The Apple Watch Series 10 is set to debut with a 2-inch display, rivalling the Apple Watch Ultra’s screen size.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China holds AI event showing resilience toward US sanctions
Chinese tech companies showcased resilience and innovations at the World AI Conference in Shanghai despite US sanctions.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple to enhance Siri with AI in 2025 update
Apple plans to enhance Siri with the Apple Intelligence AI system in iOS 18.4, featuring improved task automation and tech support, expected to roll out in spring 2025.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Taiwan central bank has no timetable for launch of digital currency
OUR TAKE A study released in March showed that a total of 134 countries, representing 98% of the global economy, are exploring digital versions of their national currencies, with more than half of them in advanced development, pilot or start-up stages.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Cryptocurrency hacking thefts double to $1.4 billion in first half of 2024
OUR TAKE The dramatic increase in cryptocurrency thefts, totalling over $1.38 billion in six months, highlights substantial financial losses affecting investors and companies in the crypto market. It underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, raising…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: July 8, 2024
The new WhatsApp beta for Android lets users send photos to Meta AI for edits. Meta has added features like creating avatars from user photos.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Gupshup and Tonik Bank revamp banking with AI chatbot
Gupshup has partnered with Tonik Bank to introduce a advanced Generative AI chatbot within Tonik’s mobile application.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
Telecom Egypt partners with 4iG Group to build fibre network
OUR TAKE Earlier this year, 4iG also signed a separate memorandum of understanding with Telecom Egypt to deploy a submarine cable between Egypt and Albania, the company’s first foray into the submarine cable industry.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened Telecom Egypt and…
Global Institutional Trends
Transforma Insights identifies IoT key themes and market leaders
OUR TAKE Compliance is both a challenge and an opportunity. The permanent roaming issue has largely been resolved, but new data sovereignty, national flexibility and other regulations are on the way.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened Transforma Insights, a leading global IoT…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Hacker breaches OpenAI, steals internal AI technology details
A hacker accessed OpenAI’s internal messaging systems last year, stealing details about AI technologies from an employee forum but not breaching core systems.
Global Cloud Services Trends
YouTube permits requests for removing AI-generated content
YouTube has allowed users to request the removal of AI-generated content simulating their face or voice to protect privacy.
North America Institutional Trends
AI deals break a record for US VC funding
The US venture capital funding surged to $55.6 billion in Q2, driven by significant investments in AI companies, reversing a previous decline.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Viral ‘China-spoiled’ video showcases China’s digital convenience
China-Spoiled highlights the struggle of those accustomed to these conveniences when returning to slower-paced environments.
Global Institutional Trends
Apple blocks 25 VPN apps in Russia
OUR TAKE VPN is gaining traction globally as a tool to bypass geographic restrictions and protect personal privacy. In countries like Russia, VPN is not only a tool for freedom of information, but an essential means of protecting personal privacy from government censorship.–Zora…