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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.
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Why technology sovereignty matters in global travel software
An examination of how global travel software platforms affect regional autonomy and why calls for governance reform are growing.
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Latvia finds no link between vessel and Baltic Sea undersea cable damage
Latvia police say no evidence links a vessel to damage of an undersea Baltic Sea cable, as the investigation continues.
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Nvidia’s Huang prepares major keynote as competition grows
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to keynote at CES 2026 as rivals and customers increase competition in AI chips and technology.
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IP Capital: How companies turn idle IP blocks into recurring revenue
Companies can monetise unused IPv4 addresses by leasing them, creating steady revenue while keeping ownership.
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Neuralink aims for ‘High-Volume’ brain-computer interface production by 2026, but questions persist on safety and accessibility
Neuralink plans high-volume brain implant production by 2026 with automated surgeries, but safety and scalability concerns linger.
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Nvidia asks TSMC to boost H200 chip output as Chinese demand surges
Nvidia has asked TSMC to ramp up H200 AI chip production to meet booming Chinese demand, with regulatory hurdles still unresolved.
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ByteDance ramps up Nvidia chip spending amid AI surge
Heavy investment in AI chips signals ByteDance’s long-term commitment to scaling data-intensive and generative technologies.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: Netscout’s AI-driven defence strategies confront evolving threats
Netscout highlights AI-based threat intelligence and automation in 2025 cybersecurity but industry experts warn about risks of overreliance.
Global Datacenter Trends
xAI expands AI compute capacity with third data centre purchase
xAI buys a third building near Memphis to expand AI compute to nearly 2 GW, highlighting competition and environmental concerns.
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Debate over decentralising global IP address registration
Proposal explores using distributed ledgers to decentralise global IP address registration, raising governance and regulatory questions.
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Why simple actions can make ISPs 300x richer
Why ISPs that support NRS and quantify IP capital can improve asset utilisation and unlock new revenue strategies.
Global National Telecom Trends
SoftBank’s $4bn DigitalBridge buyout signals deepening AI infrastructure play
SoftBank agrees to buy DigitalBridge for $4bn, expanding its AI infrastructure footprint amid rising demand for data centres and networks.
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Nvidia completes $5 billion stake acquisition in Intel
Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel, buying 214.7 million shares to support growth and innovation amid semiconductor industry pressures.
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Global fintech i2c Inc and the challenge of preserving regional autonomy
i2c’s global fintech platform highlights risks to regional financial autonomy as local providers face pressure from large technology vendors.
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IP address markets emerge as a new digital asset class
Exploring how IPv4 scarcity drives global markets, turning IP address blocks into tradable digital assets with rising valuations.
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Nvidia’s £16 billion AI chip move sparks debate over future of inference technology
A $20bn Nvidia–Groq deal focuses on AI inference chips, signalling rising competition beyond GPU-led model training.
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Nvidia moves to acquire AI chip startup groq for $20B in asset deal
Nvidia will pay about $20 billion for assets from AI chip maker Groq and hire its key executives while Groq remains independent.
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US postpones China chip tariffs to 2027, seeking trade peace while raising stakes
New US tariffs targeting Chinese legacy chips are postponed until 2027, drawing sharp criticism from Beijing and industry watchers.
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AirTrunk unveils second hyperscale data centre campus in Melbourne amid rising AI infrastructure demand
AirTrunk plans a second hyperscale data centre in Melbourne, adding 354MW of capacity as demand for AI and cloud infrastructure grows.