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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.

Apple vs. Masimo: Smartwatch showdown – innovation, patents, and the price of progress! reviewed editorial briefing visual

North America cloud service

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.

Dec 20, 2023
Amazon is trying to eat everything, even your sports games reviewed editorial briefing visual

North America cloud service

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.

Dec 20, 2023
Top tech stories today: December 20, 2023 reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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.

Dec 20, 2023
Editorial image for Anita Nikolich, ARIN: Cyber security is based on diverse teams.

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…

Dec 19, 2023
Apple users can now buy the USB-C charging case separately reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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.

Dec 15, 2023
Google launches AI-driven NotebookLM for enhanced note-taking source-backed briefing visual

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Google launches AI-driven NotebookLM for enhanced note-taking

Google launches AI-driven note-taking NotebookLM

Dec 11, 2023
What are IP Addresses and Why They are Important? reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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.

Dec 2, 2023
Where can you pay with bitcoin? The brands and platforms that accept crypto payments reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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.

Nov 30, 2023
Editorial image for Kodak Super 8 film camera pairs nostalgia with modern tech.

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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.

Nov 25, 2023
Super startups: 8 crazy but cool business ideas you probably didn’t know existed reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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.

Nov 23, 2023
9 very different ways AI is changing the world reviewed editorial briefing visual

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.

Nov 23, 2023
Is Sam Bankman-Fried guilty? 3 tech lawyers have their say reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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.

Oct 31, 2023
Apple Increases Prices for TV+, Arcade, and News+ Subscriptions reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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.

Oct 27, 2023
DOJ Case vs. Apple, Google Comes with Billions at Stake reviewed editorial briefing visual

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…

Oct 13, 2023
Smaller, but bigger: New Sony PS5 comes with removable optical drive, more storage reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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…

Oct 11, 2023
Snapchat, Saudi Ministry of Culture Launch AR Lens for Deaf Community reviewed editorial briefing visual

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…

Oct 10, 2023
John Collison, Stripe cofounder: Stay calm and keep buying online! reviewed editorial briefing visual

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…

Oct 6, 2023
Who is Sam Bankman-Fried? Take a Close Look at the Trial of the Century reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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…

Oct 6, 2023
Bitcoin Miners Post Record-High Numbers in September reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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…

Oct 5, 2023
2015 Apple Watches Tagged “Obsolete”, Including the 17k Hermes Version reviewed editorial briefing visual

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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…

Oct 3, 2023