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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. 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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Apple vs. Masimo: Smartwatch showdown – innovation, patents, and the price of progress!
Apple’s smartwatch sales halted amid patent dispute. Masimo alleges infringement, raising concerns about health tech innovation and global economic consequences.

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Amazon is trying to eat everything, even your sports games
E-commerce giant Amazon is about to enter the sports world, and it’s going to start by investing in Diamond Sports.

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Top tech stories today: December 20, 2023
The state of Generative AI and Machine Learning at the end of 2023 and other key tech stories today – December 120, 2023.

Companies
Anita Nikolich, ARIN: Cyber security is based on diverse teams
Anita Nikolich from ARIN, the Advisory Council, in an exclusive interview with BTW- Having good, strong security in any type of network requires a diverse team. Anita says that because she works in cyber security, she pays more attention to security and privacy. But in terms of…

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Apple users can now buy the USB-C charging case separately
Apple at last offers a MagSafe charging case (USB-C) for the second-generation AirPods Pro, priced at $99 in the US.

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Google launches AI-driven NotebookLM for enhanced note-taking
Google launches AI-driven note-taking NotebookLM

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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.

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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.

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Kodak Super 8 film camera pairs nostalgia with modern 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.

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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.

Institutional
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.

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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 trial.

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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.

Institutional
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. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has its antitrust crosshairs on Google, challenging the tech giant’s payments to…

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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 PlayStation 5 (PS5) brings several noteworthy enhancements to the popular gaming console that will see it earn praise even…

Institutional
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 experiences. The event, which took place at the Riyadh Book Fair in Saudi Arabia, marked the first launch of Arabic sign language…

Leaders
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 past 12-18 months that saw the fintech industry suffer a huge drop in venture capital interest. “The GDP of the internet is…

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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 discussion about Sam Bankman-Fried has reignited. Since November 2022, the storm surrounding him has shown no signs of abating and…

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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 September surge saw some miners more than double their production. Marathon Digital Shatters Records Bitcoin mining firm…

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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” list as of September 30. The original Apple Watches (widely referred to as Series 0) never updated beyond watchOS 4.3.2 in…
