At CES 2026, Nvidia showcased a strategic shift towards embedding artificial intelligence into operational systems, highlighting advances in hardware, software, digital twins, and robotics that aim to accelerate AI adoption across data centres, factories, and cities. The spotlight at Nvidia’s presence during CES 2026 underlines a broader shift: artificial intelligence…

The European AI-as-a-Service market is set to surge to nearly USD 73 billion by 2033, driven by regulatory compliance, energy considerations, and reliance on third-party platforms amid talent shortages, with significant national and vendor dynamics shaping its future. The Europe market for artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) is entering…

Microsoft outlines seven major AI trends expected to transform workplaces, healthcare, scientific research, and infrastructure by 2026, highlighting the rise of collaborative ‘digital colleagues’ and mounting security concerns amid rapid AI advancements. Microsoft framed seven AI trends it expects to shape 2026, arguing that generative models and agentic systems…

Wilmington city officials have postponed final approval of a proposed $4 billion AWS data centre following weeks of local opposition and community concerns, extending the review process to include further public input and environmental assessments. WILMINGTON city officials have postponed final approval of a proposed $4 billion Amazon Web Services…

The mobile app industry is entering a transformative phase, with AI, 5G, AR/VR, IoT and cloud-native architectures reshaping user experience, security and rapid delivery for 2026. The mobile app industry is entering one of its most transformative phases, where applications have moved beyond single-purpose utilities to become intelligent ecosystems that…

The global microwave device market is on a robust growth trajectory driven by advancements in 5G, defence, and automotive sectors, with industry shifts towards GaN technology and increased regional investments shaping its future landscape. The global market for microwave devices is on a steady growth trajectory, driven by rising demand…

2025 marks a pivotal year for Android, with visual redesigns, on-device AI, hardware upgrades, and improved interoperability transforming the platform into a more cohesive and premium experience. 2025 has emerged as a watershed year for Android, as Google has layered polish onto long‑standing strengths and addressed weaknesses that have long…

Spain has launched a public consultation to retire its 2G and 3G networks, aligning with broader European plans to enhance 4G and 5G services, while addressing the social and technical challenges of transitioning from legacy systems. Spain has begun the formal process to retire its 2G and 3G mobile networks,…

The European Commission’s internal review has cleared the way for a proposed overhaul of EU telecom rules, sparking industry efforts for easier mergers and unified regulation, as the Digital Networks Act moves towards final legislative consideration in 2024. The European Commission’s internal regulatory scrutiny body has given provisional approval to…

As the U.S. rushes to expand data centres for AI workloads, local communities, grid operators, and regulators grapple with the environmental, economic, and social implications of this rapid industry growth. The rapid spread of large-scale data centres to house artificial intelligence workloads is provoking a clash between local communities, grid…

As China consolidates its control over the world’s critical minerals, nations scramble to diversify supply chains and reduce dependency, risking a new era of geopolitical and industrial competition. In 2025, the idea that “China controls 80% of the world’s critical minerals” is not merely rhetoric but, according to a report…

Dell Technologies announces price increases for business PCs and workstations from December 17, introducing a ship‑date pricing model amidst surging memory costs driven by rival AI datacentre hardware demand, signalling a wider industry shift. Dell Technologies this week told its commercial sales teams it will raise prices for a range…