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National Telecom
O2 launches faster, more reliable 5G standalone service in Essex
O2 has switched on 5G Standalone in Essex, providing faster, more reliable mobile coverage as part of a £700m UK upgrade plan.
Institutional
Anthropic’s valuation surges to $350B following planned $10B AI funding round
Anthropic is reportedly raising $10B at a $350B valuation, nearly doubling its value in months amid intense AI investor interest.
Case File
ICICI Securities faces regional autonomy questions
India’s ICICI Securities expands digital brokerage reach with ICICIdirect, prompting debate on data sovereignty and investor protections.
Case File
Qualcomm to Power Infotainment in Volkswagen’s Next‑Gen Software‑Defined Vehicles
Volkswagen partners with Qualcomm for a long-term deal to power infotainment tech in next-gen software-defined vehicles, starting in 2027.
Case File
Eu digital overhaul leaves big tech largely unscathed
The EU is planning a digital rule overhaul that appears to spare Big Tech tougher obligations, raising questions about competition.
Cloud Service
Sol One: Southeast Asia’s cloud connectivity provider
Sol One provides cloud infrastructure, compute, storage and managed services from Singapore to support enterprises across Southeast Asia.
Case File
Rethinking digital control: Why the idea of sovereignty in cyberspace is a fallacy
Technology expert challenges the notion of digital sovereignty, arguing cyberspace lacks enforceable authority and structured control.
Case File
From brains to background: Why informational civilisation may eclipse humanity
Lu Heng argues civilisation’s future is shaped by energy efficiency, not ideology, as intelligence shifts beyond biology.
ARIN
Why RIRs lack enforcement power
Why RIRs lack traditional enforcement power and how voluntary, consensus-based governance shapes global IP address management.
Case File
Why regional internet registries can’t fully control IP allocation
RIRs coordinate IP allocation, but routing reality, scarcity and markets limit their ability to fully control IP addresses.
Case File
Why internet registries must never cross the line into enforcement roles
Lu Heng explains why Internet registries must stay administrative and avoid enforcement roles that undermine trust.
Cloud Service
Lenovo and Motorola unveil Qira on-device AI assistant to run across devices
Lenovo and Motorola unveiled Qira, an on-device hybrid AI assistant at CES 2026 that works across devices with privacy in focus.
Datacenter
Samsung profit nearly triples on AI chip boom
Samsung’s record profit highlights how AI-led memory demand is redefining the semiconductor industry and reshaping global technology markets.
Datacenter
Marvell to acquire XConn Technologies in $540MB move to strengthen AI data centre connectivity
Marvell will acquire PCIe and CXL switch specialist XConn Technologies for $540MBillion to broaden AI data centre connectivity.
Cloud Service
Global data centre capacity set to double by 2030 as AI demand fuels expansion
JLL predicts data centre capacity will near 200 GW by 2030, highlighting AI demand and a need for up to $3 trillion in investment.
Leaders
Arm makes a big bet on physical AI as it targets the robotics market
Arm has launched a new Physical AI division as it pushes deeper into robotics and the emerging market for embodied artificial intelligence.
Case File
Meta adds features to Ray-Ban smart glasses but halts global sales
Meta adds new recording and sharing features to Ray-Ban smart glasses but pauses international sales due to regulatory and logistics issues.
Institutional
Accenture and NTT DOCOMO launch universal wallet infrastructure
NTT DOCOMO Global teams with Accenture to build a universal wallet framework for a data-led, AI-enabled digital society.
Case File
UK tightens rules on unsolicited nude images
UK tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under the Safety Act, shifting online safety from moderation to prevention.
Case File
Openai sets aside $50billion stock grant pool for employees
OpenAI sets aside $50 billion for employee stock grants, reflecting its growth and talent retention strategy.