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AI startup in talks to raise $10bn as valuation doubles again

How Anthropic’s planned $10bn funding round and soaring valuation are reshaping investor expectations across the global AI market.

Jan 9, 2026
CrowdStrike’s-$740M-GNL-Buy-Signals-Shift-in-AI‑Era-Cybersecurity

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CrowdStrike’s $740M SGNL Buy Signals Shift in AI‑Era Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike acquires SGNL for $740 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity platform and real-time access control.

Jan 9, 2026
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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.

Jan 9, 2026
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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.

Jan 9, 2026
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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.

Jan 8, 2026
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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.

Jan 8, 2026
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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.

Jan 8, 2026
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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.

Jan 8, 2026
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Breaking the centralised choke point: Why IP addresses must be decentralised

The current centralised IP address governance poses threats to connectivity and neutrality, argues Lu Heng’s latest analysis.

Jan 7, 2026
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Lu Heng: My influence in IPv4 markets was structural, not personal

Lu Heng argues his role in IPv4 markets was inevitable, highlighting the structural forces driving decentralised Internet governance.

Jan 7, 2026
Telecom Italia and Fastweb cut 5G costs with network sharing deal

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Telecom Italia and Fastweb cut 5G costs with network sharing deal

Telecom Italia and Fastweb are finalising a 5G network-sharing deal to reduce costs and speed up deployment in Italy.

Jan 7, 2026
Amdocs acquires Matrixx in $200 million BSS consolidation deal

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Amdocs acquires Matrixx in $200 million BSS consolidation deal

Amdocs buys Matrixx for $200 million, reflecting industry consolidation and financial pressure on smaller BSS telecom software providers.

Jan 7, 2026
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Why the counter-argument on IP governance fails under real-world pressure

Lu Heng argues community-based IP governance fails under scarcity, geopolitics, and declining participation.

Jan 7, 2026
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Why IPv4 Scarcity transforms IPs into Investable Assets

As IPv4 supply runs out, IP addresses gain asset value, creating secondary markets and new financial considerations for network operators.

Jan 7, 2026
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CES unveils fresh industrial robotics push as AI integration advances

CES 2026 saw major announcements on industrial robotics with AI models and processors aimed at real-world automation.

Jan 7, 2026
DayOne Data Centers raises over $2B for global expansion

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DayOne Data Centers raises over $2B for global expansion

Major Series C capital round for DayOne reflects investor confidence in digital infrastructure as demand for cloud and hyperscale grows.

Jan 7, 2026
icertis-growth-raises-questions-on-regional-autonomy-amid-global-tech-consolidation

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Icertis growth raises questions on regional autonomy amid global tech consolidation

Icertis leads in AI contract lifecycle management, but its influence prompts scrutiny over external technology dominance and regional decision-making power.

Jan 7, 2026
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Softsys Hosting addresses rising demand for managed hosting

Softsys Hosting offers cloud hosting, VPS, managed servers and support Services with 24/7 in-house assistance for businesses worldwide.

Jan 7, 2026
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Why protecting the number registry system has become a question of stability

An analysis of why disputes over IP address governance have become a test of stability for the global number registry system.

Jan 6, 2026
Lu Heng warns ICP-2 revision threatens internet governance

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Lu Heng warns ICP-2 revision threatens internet governance

Lu Heng argues the ICP-2 revision centralises power over Internet number governance, risking voluntary cooperation and systemic fragility.

Jan 6, 2026