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Europe AND Middle East regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.
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Retro game emulators now allowed on the Apple App Store
In addition to updating developer guidelines and allowing music streaming apps to link to external websites, Apple has added new language to allow game emulators to appear on the App Store, welcoming retro console emulator apps and even offering downloadable games. More emulators…
Leaders
Google uses AI to create search answers in UK trial
Google trials AI search answers in UK, sparking publisher concerns on site visits, while prioritising accuracy to combat bias.
Cloud Service
Amazon offers free credits to startups to use AI models
Amazon has expanded its free points program for startups to cover the cost of using its main artificial intelligence model.
Case File
Form3 partners with Feedzai to unveil APP fraud prevention tool
Form3, an account-to-account platform, has partnered with Feedzai, a market leader in anti-fraud and financial crime software. The partnership reorganises the fintech realm In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the landscape of financial technology, two industry…
National Telecom
The UK and US agree to create safety checks for AI
The UK and US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on rigorous testing for advanced AI systems. The partnership aims to align scientific approaches and develop robust evaluation methods for AI models, systems, and agents. Industry experts see this…
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Top tech news stories today: April 3, 2024
Explore the latest developments in IoTeX investments alongside updates from renowned industry leaders such as Meta, VMware, and Intel.
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TikTok is bringing its dedicated STEM feed to Europe
TikTok extends its STEM feed to Europe, partnering with Common Sense Networks and Poynter to ensure content safety and reliability.
Institutional
FTC launches strategy to combat $1.1B impersonation scam losses
The Federal Trade Commission has implemented a strategy to combat impersonation scams, citing damages exceeding $1.1 billion in 2023 alone.
Case File
Sam Altman quits OpenAI venture fund under new structure
OpenAI Startup Fund’s restructuring sees Sam Altman cede ownership and control, with Ian Hathaway assuming management.
Leaders
OVHcloud pioneers quantum computer to support Europe
OVHcloud brings together European quantum ecosystem to launch the first quantum computer commissioning for a European cloud service provider.
Case File
Microsoft removes Teams from Office following years-long criticism
Microsoft will offer new Microsoft 365 and Office 365 subscriptions without Teams, following complaints and scrutiny. This move aims to address competition concerns and provide multinational companies with more purchasing flexibility. Microsoft unbundles Office and Teams globally…
Institutional
Musk’s xAI to launch an improved version of the chatbot Grok
Elon Musk’s AI startup is set to unveil an upgraded version of Grok, a competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, as the global AI race intensifies further with growing interest in chatbots. xAI’s chatbot Grok In December, the startup rolled out Grok for Premium+ subscribers of X. According…
Leaders
Data centre power consumption could surge sixfold over a decade
National Grid predicts that the boom in AI and quantum computing will drive a surge in energy use, both of which rely on data centres.
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Top tech news stories today: March 29, 2024
Fallen ‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years for fraud, MoneyGram teams up with Saudi fintech barraq and other tech news.
Case File
Using virtual reality to help Parkinson’s patients
Parkinson’s UK is promoting the use of virtual reality headsets to alleviate symptoms of the condition, including tremors, balance issues, and slow and stiff movements, by stimulating the body with adrenaline and dopamine. Jumping back in time Retired lecturer Keith Wilson, who…
Case File
MoneyGram collaborates with Saudi fintech barraq
MoneyGram International, Inc. (“MoneyGram” or the “Company”), a global financial technology company that connects the world’s communities, announced a strategic partnership with the innovative financial technology app barraq. The partnership makes the global remittance easier…
Cloud Service
Valeo embraces Google Cloud and AI to drive automotive innovation
French auto parts manufacturer Valeo announced on Thursday its strategic decision to increase its utilisation of advanced AI technologies.
Datacenter
Amazon loses court case to suspend EU tech rules’ ad clause
On March 27 in Brussels, Amazon sided with EU regulators at Europe’s highest court, saying the EU’s interests outweighed the US online retailer’s material interests. It lost its battle to get a stay on EU tech regulations for its online advertising requirements. Why CJEU rejected…
Academics
What’s new in the podcast world?
The podcast world is embracing new changes. Neurobiology professor Andrew Huberman, also a controversial podcast host His own podcast, Huberman Lab, launched in 2021, has become wildly successful, ranking in the top 15 podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and having the…
ICANN
IPv6 over networks of resource-constrained nodes
On March 22, 2024, L. Iannone, a researcher at Huawei Technologies France, presented a new approach called Path-Aware Semantic Addressing (PASA) for improving Internet connections in networks with limited resources. He confirmed that the main technical details have remained…