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North America

North America 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. BTW.MEDIA uses this route to connect public articles with source-backed evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, and watchpoints that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. The page gives readers a regional research layer for comparing 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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Google launches AI-driven NotebookLM for enhanced note-taking

Google launches AI-driven note-taking NotebookLM

May 26, 2026
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What are IP Addresses and Why They are Important?

Exploring the vital role and classifications of IP addresses, from IPv4 to IPv6, in network communication and internet connectivity.

May 26, 2026
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Where can you pay with bitcoin? The brands and platforms that accept crypto payments

Many of the shops, e-comm platforms and brands that accept bitcoin have been revealed, but pundits say mainstream adoption is a long way off.

May 26, 2026
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The upcoming Kodak Super 8 film camera: Nostalgia meets cutting-edge tech

Kodak’s Super 8 will be available in December for $5,495, sparking controversy. But it could revive the analogue charm of the model.

May 26, 2026
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Super startups: 8 crazy but cool business ideas you probably didn’t know existed

From nuclear reactors that fit in your garage, to plastic surgery loans, to AI dentistry, take a look at our favourite wacked business ideas.

May 26, 2026
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9 very different ways AI is changing the world

From peacekeeping and education, to combatting misinformation, AI tools can improve life for millions of people. Here are 9 to watch.

May 26, 2026
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Is Sam Bankman-Fried guilty? 3 tech lawyers have their say

Sam Bankman-Fried testified in his own defence, but was that a good move? We asked three tech law experts to give their views, and predict the outcome of the…

May 26, 2026
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Apple Increases Prices for TV+, Arcade, and News+ Subscriptions

Apple announced a price hike for its TV+, Arcade, and News+ subscription services on Wednesday.

May 26, 2026
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DOJ Case vs. Apple, Google Comes with Billions at Stake

Image credit: Fanjianhua via Freepik In a high-stakes game of dollars and dominance, the future of Google’s cozy arrangement with Apple hangs in the balance.…

May 26, 2026
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Smaller, but bigger: New Sony PS5 comes with removable optical drive, more storage

In the early hours of October 11th, Sony made an exciting announcement, mirroring the trend of making gadgets smaller and more convenient. The update for the…

May 26, 2026
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Snapchat, Saudi Ministry of Culture Launch AR Lens for Deaf Community

Snapchat has announced the launch of an AR lens in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture to help the deaf community engage in interactive experience…

May 26, 2026
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John Collison, Stripe cofounder: Stay calm and keep buying online!

John Collison, the young (though now slightly gray haired) cofounder and president of Stripe, has revealed his thoughts on the state of e-commerce over the p…

May 26, 2026
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Who is Sam Bankman-Fried? Take a Close Look at the Trial of the Century

With a US judge announcing on October 4th that a trial date has been set for former digital currency exchange FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, the discussio…

May 26, 2026
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Bitcoin Miners Post Record-High Numbers in September

Image credit: Jcomp via Freepik Bitcoin miners Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, CleanSpark, and Bitfarms saw never-before-seen numbers last month. The Septe…

May 26, 2026
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2015 Apple Watches Tagged “Obsolete”, Including the 17k Hermes Version

According to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, all first-generation Apple Watches released by Apple in 2015 have been added to the “obsolete products” …

May 26, 2026
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Cash Automation Platform Slope Secures $30M in Funding

Slope recently closed $30 million in equity funding. Led by Lawrence Lin Murata, CEO, Slope is a B2B payments platform offering order-to-cash workflow automa…

May 26, 2026
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Samples from America’s First Asteroid Sampling Mission Return to Earth

Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu by Osiris-REX, the first U.S. asteroid sampling probe, were successfully returned to Earth on the 24th. This marks …

May 26, 2026
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JP Morgan prevent banking crisis

JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, is expanding in size through acquisitions, which is raising concerns about the potential risks it pose…

May 26, 2026
Subject-specific editorial image for FinTech Platform ZayZoon raised $34.5 million in Series B funding, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "FinTech Platform ZayZoon raised $34.5 million in Series B funding".

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FinTech Platform ZayZoon raised $34.5 million in Series B funding

ZayZoon, a platform that allows employees to access their paycheck ahead of time, has recently closed $34.5 million in a recent funding. Led by co-founder an…

May 26, 2026
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Shaquille O’Neal Backs EdTech Startup Edsoma with Undisclosed Amount

Image credit: Edsoma NBA superstar and philanthropist Shaquille O’Neal is stepping into the world of education technology with a $2.5 million investment in E…

May 26, 2026