Primary Domain
Technology
Within the Primary Domain facet, Technology intelligence groups reporting by primary domain so readers can follow a focused area of internet infrastructure, governance, connectivity markets, or digital capital. The page brings together related articles, public evidence, institutions, companies, people, regional exposure, operating dependencies, and market context that may otherwise sit across separate category pages. It explains the domain, the likely actor class, the market or governance context, and the source material readers should use when comparing signals. Operators, analysts, and governance readers can see how the same domain appears across events, profiles, market shifts, public-source evidence, regional dependencies, and longer-cycle infrastructure decisions over time.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Are electric car chargers universal?
The good news for EV owners is that electric chargers are indeed designed to be universal and user-friendly as technology advances. Ensuring secure and efficient charging, the evolution of EV infrastructure paves the way for a promising future in sustainable transport.

Global Cloud Services
5 differences between AC and DC EV chargers
DC chargers are significantly faster and more efficient than AC chargers, making them ideal for quick recharges during long trips.

Companies
Top tech news stories today: July 24, 2024
Fintech 1. US spot ether ETFs make market debut in another win for crypto industry U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of ether enjoyed a strong debut on Tuesday, with $1.07 billion of shares changing hands in the products, according to CF Benchmarks, a digital…

Asia-Pacific Institutional
Who is Deepak Pathak? Co-founder & CEO at Skild AI, transforming robotics and AI
Deepak Pathak, a name synonymous with innovation in artificial intelligence and robotics, has become a beacon of inspiration for many. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Skild AI and a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), his journey is a testament to the transformative…

Global Institutional Trends
Google is trying to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta
OUR TAKEGoogle has made a strategic move by entering into talks with EssilorLuxottica to integrate its Gemini AI assistant into upcoming smart glasses, potentially challenging Meta’s established partnership. Meanwhile, Meta is finalising plans to acquire a 5% stake in…

Global Institutional Trends
Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit, vows to limit data collection
OUR TAKEOracle coughing up $115 million for allegedly violating privacy? That’s a hefty price tag for collecting and selling our digital breadcrumbs without permission. It’s like they were compiling a detailed dossier on our lives, from what we eat to how we shop. And then they…

Companies
Dutch chip equipment startup Nearfield raises $148M
OUR TAKENearfield Instruments, a Dutch company specialising in metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, recently raised $148 million in a Series C funding round. This investment, led by US-based Walden Catalyst Management and Singapore’s state-owned…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
U.S. chip stocks fluctuate amid U.S.-China tech dispute
OUR TAKEThe semiconductor sector’s recent volatility underscores the precarious balance between geopolitical tensions and market stability. Investors must navigate these choppy waters with caution, yet remain hopeful in the industry’s proven resilience and capacity for…

Global Institutional Trends
Zuckerberg cuts Meta’s metaverse investment
OUR TAKEMeta’s shift towards reducing spending and focusing on profitability signals a strategic realignment, even as it continues to invest heavily in AI and the metaverse.— Yasmine Luo, BTW reporter What happened? Mark Zuckerberg is cutting Meta’s spending on the metaverse. The…

Asia-Pacific Institutional
New development in the Samsung strike: Resuming dialogue
OUR TAKEEmployees from the semiconductor department are leading the strike, which may cause substantial losses for Samsung and the tech industry amid global semiconductor supply chain issues. Samsung’s claim of unaffected production lines is doubtful due to the difficulty of…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
The CIA’s AI strategy: balancing innovation and accountability
OUR TAKELakshmi Raman emphasises that AI working with humans is central to advancing the CIA’s mission. Also, the CIA is actively adopting new technologies, including generative AI, to improve the efficiency of intelligence analysis and address global challenges.-Rae Li, BTW…

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Israeli AI medical startup CytoReason secures funding from Nvidia
CytoReason has secured $80 million investment from OurCrowd, Nvidia, Pfizer, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Companies
TSMC forecasts 34% revenue jump soaring to 23.2B in Q3
OUR TAKETSMC’s quarterly financial report anticipate a 34% surge in revenue for the third quarter, fueled by the robust demand for AI. With major players like Apple and NVIDIA relying on them for supplies, TSMC has become a hot commodity amidst the AI boom. However, there’s an…

Companies
CypressTel wins top honour at 2024 cloud-network conference
CypressTel’s SD-WAN solution won the ‘SD-WAN Convergence Innovation Application Award,’ highlighting its excellence and industry leadership.

Companies
Auto startup from ex Tesla CIO hits $4B after Dragoneer deal
OUR TAKETekion Corporation, an automotive technology startup founded by former Tesla CIO Jay Vijayan, has reached a valuation of more than $4 billion following a new $200 million investment from Dragoneer Investment Group. Founded in 2016, the California-based company provides…

Global Cloud Services
Big data analytics vs. data science: Unravelling the distinction
While two terms share common ground in dealing with vast datasets, their methodologies, objectives, and skill sets differ significantly.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Who is Liu Yexi? China’s AI beauty blogger blends beauty, monsters and innovation
Liu Yexi, the AI virtual beauty blogger, has become a beautiful landscape in the beauty industry with her unique makeup style.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Japan’s addiction to OTT services and social media devalues yen
OUR TAKEJapan’s reliance on foreign digital services is more than just an economic issue; it is a cultural and national challenge. The country must innovate and support its local digital industries to maintain economic and cultural sovereignty. Embracing and investing in…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Hong Kong develops AI chatbot in response to OpenAI restrictions
OUR TAKEHong Kong’s ambitious AI project is more than a response to OpenAI’s restrictions; it is a daring declaration of our ability to innovate and excel. This initiative not only addresses immediate technological needs but also ignites a sense of pride and unity within our…

Companies
Warburg-backed PDG eyes AI-driven data centre expansion in Asia
OUR TAKEPrinceton Digital Group (PDG), a major player in the data centre industry, plans to expand its operations across Asia. The company, which specialises in providing robust infrastructure for the storage and management of digital data, aims to double its capacity over the…
