Mercado Pago seeks banking licence to expand in Mexico
Mercado Pago has applied for a banking licence in Mexico to enhance its financial service offerings and aims to become the largest digital bank in the country.
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Spotify expands AI Playlist feature to US and Canada
OUR TAKESpotify’s expansion of its AI Playlist feature into major markets like the US and Canada is a bold move that showcases the platform’s ambition to maintain its leadership in the fiercely competitive music streaming industry. By employing generative AI to personalise music selections, Spotify …
Microsoft invests $1.3B in Mexico’s cloud computing and AI infrastructure
Microsoft invested $1.3 billion over the next three years to strengthen its cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Mexico, aiming to enhance connectivity for 5 million individuals and support 30,000 SMEs.
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Mercado Pago seeks banking licence to expand in Mexico
Mercado Pago has applied for a banking licence in Mexico to enhance its financial service offerings and aims to become the largest digital bank in the country.
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Spotify expands AI Playlist feature to US and Canada
OUR TAKESpotify’s expansion of its AI Playlist feature into major markets like the US and Canada is a bold move that showcases the platform’s ambition to mai…
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Microsoft invests $1.3B in Mexico’s cloud computing and AI infrastructure
Microsoft invested $1.3 billion over the next three years to strengthen its cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Mexico, aiming to enhance connectivity f…
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Sensor maker Gefran eyes M&A opportunities in Germany and North America
Italian sensor maker Gefran, led by CEO Marcello Perini, eyes M&A in Germany and North America for industry growth.
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US senate hearing targets semiconductors in Russian arms
The US Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing with Analog Devices, AMD, Intel, and Texas Instruments over components found in Russian arms.
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Canada imposes 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, including Teslas
Canada to levy a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs from October 2024, potentially impacting Tesla and prompting industry strategy reviews.
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Canada imposes tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric cars
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says China intends to adopt a state-led policy of overcapacity and oversupply.
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Canada joins U.S. in imposing heavy tariffs on Chinese imports
OUR TAKECanada has announced high tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, steel and aluminium in response to Beijing’s subsidy policies, which it argues give …
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Edged Energy opens first North American data centre
OUR TAKE Edged, a subsidiary of Endeavour, has nearly a dozen new data centres either operational or under construction across Europe and North America. Eac…
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North America sees 70% jump in data centre supply in construction
North America’s data centres construction in leading markets has seen a 70% increase, reaching an unprecedented 3.9 gigawatts. This expansion is not only res…
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Canada investigates Ticketmaster for data breach
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada launched an investigation into a data breach at Ticketmaster.
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Addressing AI fragmentation in Canada’s military strategy
OUR TAKECanada’s Department of National Defence and military forces are facing a number of challenges in adopting AI technologies, and a newly released strat…
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Ericsson soars in Q2: Riding the north American telecom wave
Ericsson, a telecom equipment manufacturer, surpassed profit and sales forecasts in the second quarter of the year.
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US court rejects challenges to FCC approval of SpaceX satellites
A U.S. appeals court supports SpaceX’s plan to deploy thousands of Starlink satellites.
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US Senate recommends blockchain testing for national security
The committee notes blockchain can enhance defense supply chain integrity, improve data accuracy, and reduce data manipulation risk
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Netflix, Disney question Canada rules asking for 5% of revenue
Streaming giants issue new Canadian regulations requiring 5% contributions of their Canadian revenues to support local news and broadcasting.
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US Senate proposes $32b boost for AI innovation
In a bold bipartisan move, four US senators have unveiled a strategic roadmap proposing a $32 billion investment in artificial intelligence over the next thr…
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What are the current market shares of US telecom companies?
The US telecommunications market is a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer demands, and intense co…
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US Senate says to extend TikTok sale deadline til after elections
US Senate considers extending TikTok divestment deadline, sparking debate on economic impact and international relations.
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US and Mexico to partner on semiconductor supply chains
US will work with Mexico to explore semiconductor supply chain opportunities to reduce technology dependence on China and Taiwan.