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SK Hynix commits nearly $13B to advanced AI memory packaging plant in South Korea
SK Hynix will invest $12.9 billion in a new advanced packaging plant in Cheongju to boost AI memory output by late 2027.

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Samsung completes first commercial vRAN call, pushing toward AI-native, 6G-ready networks
Samsung completes the first commercial vRAN call on a live operator network, advancing AI-native and 6G-ready network capabilities.

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Altice explores sale of OXG Glasfaser stake despite Vodafone’s confidence in fibre network
Altice is seeking buyers for its 50 % stake in German joint venture OXG Glasfaser with Vodafone amid market and funding pressures.

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Batelco partnership launches Bahrain’s first edge data centre
New edge data centre in Bahrain aims to support real-time applications and attract enterprise cloud customers across the Gulf.

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Empyrion Digital breaks ground on Taiwan’s first edge data centre
The new Taiwan facility by Empyrion Digital will offer 7 MW scalable load and sustainable design, expected online in late 2027.

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Sonic Networks PHL connects Filipino homes and businesses
Sonic Networks offers high-speed fibre broadband and business connectivity in the Philippines, focusing on reliability and customer service.

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Three ranked UK’s fastest 5G network in latest speedtest results
Latest Ookla Speedtest data places Three at the top of UK 5G performance, though coverage and real-world speeds vary by area.

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Apple launches Creator Studio to deepen services push
Apple has launched Creator Studio, a bundled subscription of pro creative apps with AI features to boost services revenue.

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LARUS to exhibit at PTC’26 as global connectivity event returns to Hawaii
Larus will participate in PTC’26, the global connectivity event in Hawai‘i, showcasing their IPv4 solutions and network infrastructure.

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SoftBank and OpenAI commit $1B to AI infrastructure expansion
SoftBank and OpenAI commit $1bn to SB Energy to accelerate AI data-centre and power infrastructure under the Stargate initiative.

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Iraq’s DE-CIX-powered internet exchange boosts regional connectivity
IRAQ-IXP growth to nearly 30 networks and rising traffic highlights Iraq’s emergence as a regional digital hub with lower latency access.

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SK Hynix ramps up chip packaging capacity in South Korea
SK Hynix plans a nearly $13 billion chip packaging plant in South Korea to support rising AI memory demand.

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Iranians turn to Starlink to bypass Iran’s internet blackout
Amid Iran’s internet blackout, some citizens are using Elon Musk’s Starlink to access the web, despite government restrictions.

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Samsung and Keysight demonstrate continuous NTN connectivity with live SAT-to-SAT mobility
Samsung and Keysight demonstrated continuous NR-NTN connectivity with live satellite-to-satellite mobility in 3GPP band n252 at CES 2026.

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Aviva-backed altnet Trueseed in merger talks with rival Freedom Fibre amid sector consolidation
Truespeed backed by Aviva is in merger talks with Freedom Fibre amid growing pressure on UK altnet operators.

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CES 2026 highlights next-generation tech shaping our future
CES 2026 showcased AI-powered devices, immersive displays and robotics, highlighting the technologies set to shape the year ahead.

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OpenAI and SoftBank commit $1B to SB Energy in bid to Power AI Data Centres
OpenAI and SoftBank invest $1 billion in SB Energy to develop AI data centres.

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Israeli cyber startup Torq raises tech funding at $1.2B valuation
Israeli cyber security startup Torq secures $140 million at a $1.2 billion valuation to boost its AI-driven security platform and expand.

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UK users spend £13B on streamed entertainment in 2025
Spending on streamed entertainment hit £13 billion in the UK as SVOD and audio subscriptions grow amid rising broadband connectivity.

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The 2026 tech awakening physical AI sparks hype and anxiety
How “physical AI” dominated CES 2026, signalling a shift to real-world automation and renewed concerns over jobs.
