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SpaceX secures $1.8B to develop covert US spy satellite network

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SpaceX secures $1.8B to develop covert US spy satellite network

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, initiated the development of a surveillance satellite network in collaboration with a U.S. intelligence agency.

Mar 18, 2024
Horizontal vs portrait: How should we hold our phones?

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Horizontal vs portrait: How should we hold our phones?

The landscape vs portrait video debate persists, posing challenges for creators and platforms seeking seamless integration.

Mar 18, 2024
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US-based spot bitcoin ETFs net inflows dropped by 80%

OUR TAKE:The recent decline in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows reflects investor caution amid market volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and macroeconomic factors. The fluctuating BTC price and anticipation of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting are likely influencing investor…

Mar 18, 2024
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Tencent Launches Innovative AI Video Tool ‘Follow-Your-Click’

OUR TAKEUnlike ChatGPT, Tencent’s Follow-Your-Click combines images with simple text prompts that can be converted into short video clips with a single click.While other models require users to describe in detail how and where they want the image to move, Follow-Your-Click allows…

Mar 18, 2024
Editorial image for Chinese selfie app Meitu finds a new way while using artificial intelligence.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Chinese selfie app Meitu finds a new way while using artificial intelligence

OUR TAKEMeitu hailed the success of its refocus on artificial intelligence (AI) following a series of misfired bets ranging from cryptocurrencies to smartphones.This Hong Kong-listed company, which saw its profits surge 233% year on year to US$51.3 million and revenue grow nearly…

Mar 18, 2024
Levenue buys MidFunder to accelerate growth in Switzerland

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Levenue buys MidFunder to accelerate growth in Switzerland

Levenue, Europe’s largest revenue-based financing company, has acquired Zurich-based FinTech MidFunder, to accelerate its growth in Switzerland. Levenue acquires Switzerland financing company MidFunder Currently, Levenue is serving subscription-based companies in 16 Europe. The…

Mar 18, 2024
TikTok-ban-house

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TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban

OUR TAKEThe demand for ByteDance to divest TikTok reflects heightened concerns over national security and data privacy, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.This move shows the growing scrutiny and regulatory challenges faced by tech companies operating in global markets…

Mar 18, 2024
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Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends

Meta wins appeal of the court order to stop using its name in Brazil

According to Reuters, Facebook-parent Meta, on Friday won an appeal overturning a previous court ruling that barred it from using its name in Brazil due to confusion with another company. The process The Barueri-based firm Meta Services, which registered its brand in the late…

Mar 18, 2024
IETF 119 officially kicks off in Brisbane

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IETF 119 officially kicks off in Brisbane

On March 16, 2024, IETF 119 officially began at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia. There were a total of 1286 registered entities at the conference, including 668 on site entities and 618 online entities. What’s for the very first day? The first…

Mar 18, 2024
Microsoft the latest to waive cloud egress fees

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Microsoft the latest to waive cloud egress fees

Microsoft joins AWS and Google in eliminating data egress fees, aligning with EU regulations and addressing regulatory scrutiny.

Mar 16, 2024
China: World’s first truly cashless society?

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

China: World’s first truly cashless society?

China stands as a pioneer in the adoption of cashless transactions, driven by industry giants with Alipay and WeChat Pay leading the charge.

Mar 16, 2024
Bitcoin mining difficulty hits 84 trillion ahead of bitcoin halving

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Bitcoin mining difficulty hits 84 trillion ahead of bitcoin halving

On March 14, bitcoin’s mining difficulty surged to 83.95 trillion hashes, indicating an 83.95 trillion times increase in mining complexity.

Mar 15, 2024
iBASIS unveils Multi-Operator FWA solution

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iBASIS unveils Multi-Operator FWA solution

iBASIS, an international provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players, introduces the industry’s inaugural multi-carrier Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution. Leveraging iBASIS’s GSMA standards-based eSIM technology, this offering revolutionizes FWA…

Mar 15, 2024
Paralysed patients walk again after Singapore RESTORES trial

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Paralysed patients walk again after Singapore RESTORES trial

The trial, led by a team of medical professionals in Singapore, restored mobility with spinal cord stimulation and physiotherapy.

Mar 15, 2024
Italy regulator fines TikTok US$11 million for ‘French scar challenge’

North America Institutional Trends

Italy regulator fines TikTok US$11 million for ‘French scar challenge’

Italy’s competition watchdog has fined three units of social media giant TikTok US$11 million in total for inadequate checks on content potentially harmful to young or vulnerable users on Thursday. Another blow for TikTok The antitrust agency (AGCM), said Thursday that TikTok…

Mar 15, 2024
Oracle adds generative AI features to finance, supply chain software

Global Cloud Services Trends

Oracle adds generative AI features to finance, supply chain software

OUR TAKEOracle’s decision represents a significant advancement in enterprise technology. By leveraging AI capabilities, Oracle helps customers improve decision-making and enhance the employee and customer experience. For Oracle, a late entrant to the cloud market, these features…

Mar 15, 2024
Juniper adds AI-native advancements for networking solutions

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Juniper adds AI-native advancements for networking solutions

Juniper Networks revamps its partner program for AI-driven services, boosting its market position ahead of its $14B acquisition by HPE.

Mar 15, 2024
Smartphone maker Xiaomi to deliver first electric vehicle in China this month

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Smartphone maker Xiaomi to deliver first electric vehicle in China this month

Xiaomi will begin delivering its first electric vehicle in China this month, joining fierce price competition in its home market.

Mar 15, 2024
Bitcoin price forecast: 5 experts look to 2024 and beyond

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Bitcoin price forecast: 5 experts look to 2024 and beyond

Bitcoin continues to draw investors with potential for growth. Experts including Max Keiser and Peter Brandt offer various perspectives.

Mar 15, 2024
Payment firm Ryft adds Amex for UK ecomm companies

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Payment firm Ryft adds Amex for UK ecomm companies

U.S. payment company Ryft partners with American Express, aiming to bolster payment options for UK eCommerce merchants by Amex cards.

Mar 15, 2024