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SpaceX Prioritises Moon Colony Over Mars

Elon Musk pivots SpaceX to Moon colony, delaying Mars as lunar missions offer quicker gains and strategic edge.

Feb 10, 2026
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Meta and YouTube face child addiction trials

Parents take Meta and YouTube to court over alleged child addiction, opening a new chapter in technology regulation debates.

Feb 10, 2026
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Alphabet targets bond market to finance AI infrastructure expansion

Google parent Alphabet is turning to long-term debt markets to fund AI infrastructure, signalling rising capital intensity across tech.

Feb 10, 2026
GenAI Sends Cloud Market Soaring

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GenAI Sends Cloud Market Soaring

GenAI Drives 30% Cloud Revenue Growth, Reshaping Enterprise IT Spending and Competition

Feb 9, 2026
Open-source supply chain breach raises alarm

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Open-source supply chain breach raises alarm

Open-source editor update compromised in a supply chain attack, underscoring rising software security risks globally.

Feb 9, 2026
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AudioCodes Adds New Webex Phones and Gateways

AudioCodes certifies new phones and gateways for Webex, easing cloud migration but adoption remains uncertain.

Feb 6, 2026
Editorial image for Google boosts AI investment to challenge OpenAI.

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Google boosts AI investment to challenge OpenAI

Google boosts AI investment and expands Gemini AI, positioning itself as a strong competitor to OpenAI in the global AI race.

Feb 6, 2026
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Reddit lifts revenue forecast on stronger ad sales

Reddit lifts its revenue forecast as stronger advertising demand drives better-than-expected results round AI-related content.

Feb 6, 2026
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Starlink drives growth as SpaceX expands satellite services

Starlink is lifting SpaceX revenue as it expands satellite broadband and explores direct-to-mobile services.

Feb 6, 2026
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VMO2 embraces AI to reduce mobile network downtime

VMO2 boosts AI automation in its mobile network to minimise downtime and enhance reliability.

Feb 6, 2026
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Crown Castle cuts 20% of workforce amid revenue pressure

Crown Castle slashes 20% of its workforce amid slowing demand and revenue pressure.

Feb 6, 2026
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Drahi’s daring debt play puts Altice empire under scrutiny

Drahi shifts key Altice assets beyond creditors’ reach, rattling debt markets with aggressive restructuring.

Feb 6, 2026
Editorial image for TikTok settles as social media addiction case goes to trial.

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TikTok settles as social media addiction case goes to trial

TikTok has settled a social media addiction lawsuit at the last minute as the case heads to trial against Meta and Google.

Feb 5, 2026
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Alphabet signals higher 2026 capital spending

Alphabet plans significantly higher capital spending in 2026 as it expands data centers and AI infrastructure amid intense cloud competition.

Feb 5, 2026
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Colt CEO urges telcos to think beyond connectivity for AI

Colt CEO Keri Gilder urges telcos to think beyond connectivity and adapt their infrastructure strategies for the future of AI.

Feb 5, 2026
High rates push Cellnex towards organic growth

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High rates push Cellnex towards organic growth

Cellnex restructures to prioritise organic growth as high interest rates reshape telecom infrastructure strategies.

Feb 5, 2026
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Data centre heat reuse shifts from ethos to economic asset

Data centre waste heat is becoming a measurable business asset as operators like Green Mountain turn sustainability into profit.

Feb 5, 2026
Anthropic’s AI tools trigger a global sell-off in software stocks, raising concerns over revenue models and accelerating AI adoption.

Global Cloud Services Trends

Anthropic AI shock hits software stocks globally

Anthropic’s AI tools trigger a global sell-off in software stocks, raising concerns over revenue models and accelerating AI adoption.

Feb 5, 2026
Sam Altman calls viral Moltbook a likely fad while championing autonomous AI tools like OpenClaw and Codex as long‑term innovations.

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OpenAI CEO calls Moltbook a fad but backs AI tech

Sam Altman calls viral Moltbook a likely fad while championing autonomous AI tools like OpenClaw and Codex as long‑term innovations.

Feb 5, 2026
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Teradyne Forecasts Strong Quarter on AI Chip Demand

Teradyne expects first-quarter results above Wall Street estimates, driven by strong AI-driven semiconductor test demand.

Feb 4, 2026