August 8, 2026
Qualcomm’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Modular signals challenge to Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem
Qualcomm is set to buy AI software startup Modular in a deal worth about $3.9 billion, aiming to control the software layer that enables hardware-agnostic AI deployment and challenge Nvidia’s dominant CUDA ecosystem. Qualcomm has agreed to buy Modular, an artificial intelligence software start-up, in an all-stock deal valued at…
With advanced protection tools and recommended safety practices, users can better defend their personal data against theft and fraud if their devices go missing, according to security experts. Losing a smartphone can quickly become more than an inconvenience. In an age when phones hold bank apps, social accounts, messages, photos…
Bytes Technology Group’s latest financial results shed light on the increasing corporate investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, positioning the reseller as a key proxy for enterprise technology demand despite thinner margins. Bytes Technology Group is once again in the market’s spotlight as investors weigh the group’s exposure to…
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next transforms orchestrated customer engagement with AI and unified data
Salesforce launches Marketing Cloud Next, signalling a strategic shift towards unified customer data, AI-driven automation, and deeper platform integration, challenging marketers to adapt to a new operational paradigm. Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next marks a clear shift in how the company wants marketers to work: less as operators of isolated campaign…
Apple delays Apple TV and HomePod mini refresh to prioritise advanced Siri AI integration
Apple is holding back hardware updates for its Apple TV and HomePod mini to launch a more capable Siri AI, focusing on internal upgrades that aim to transform home entertainment and smart-home experiences. Apple is preparing refreshed versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, but the launch still appears…
Sub-Saharan Africa set to lead global 5G growth, reaching 370 million subscriptions by 2031
Ericsson forecasts Sub-Saharan Africa will become the fastest-growing 5G market over the next five years, with subscriptions soaring from 30 million in 2025 to 370 million by 2031, signalling a major shift in the region’s digital landscape. Ericsson says Sub-Saharan Africa is on track to become the world’s fastest-growing 5G…
Memory market faces growth driven by AI demand amid looming supply constraints and price hikes
The computer memory sector is set for rapid expansion driven by AI and cloud growth, despite ongoing price increases and supply challenges, with major investments and political tensions shaping its future. The market for computer memory is being reshaped by a powerful mix of artificial intelligence demand, cloud expansion and…
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FCC approves extensive Starlink Gen2 satellite expansion amid safety and spectrum concerns
The US Federal Communications Commission has authorised SpaceX to deploy up to 15,000 new Gen2 Starlink satellites, significantly enhancing global connectivity efforts while maintaining oversight to mitigate space debris and spectrum conflicts. The US Federal Communications Commission has granted SpaceX permission to deploy an additional 7,500 next‑generation (Gen2) Starlink satellites,…
Choosing between business broadband and leased lines: why operational criticality matters more than speed
As businesses depend increasingly on cloud applications and real-time communications, providers highlight that understanding your operational needs is crucial in selecting the right internet connection. While broadband suffices for small teams, mission-critical services demand dedicated leased lines to minimise risk. If your choice is between business broadband and a leased…
Cisco, Pure Storage and Nutanix expand FlashStack with Nutanix for flexible, hybrid infrastructures
Cisco, Pure Storage and Nutanix have unveiled an expanded version of FlashStack with Nutanix, offering organisations a modular and flexible converged infrastructure for hybrid and data‑intensive workloads, emphasising independent scaling and investment protection. In a move that aims to reconcile the competing demands of performance, operational simplicity and architectural choice,…
Digital twins and AI revolutionise geoscience with rapid market growth and new policy shifts
Emerging advancements in digital twin technology, AI integration, and data-driven policies are transforming geoscience, promising faster resource assessment, hazard prediction, and international collaboration amid mounting geopolitical and environmental challenges. Digital innovation is reconfiguring geoscience: the sector is moving from data collection toward data-centric, intelligence-driven research and services that promise faster…
Samsung Electronics forecasts a three-fold increase in Q4 operating profit to about ₩20 trillion, amid surging demand for memory chips driven by AI infrastructure expansion, marking a new quarterly high and reshaping industry dynamics. Samsung Electronics on Thursday projected a three-fold jump in operating profit for the October–December quarter to…
8BitDo’s FlipPad brings authentic Game Boy-style gaming to iOS and Android in summer 2026
Unveiled at CES 2026, 8BitDo’s FlipPad transforms smartphones into portable, Game Boy-style handheld consoles with a fold-over design, offering a nostalgic yet modern gaming solution for iOS and Android users, set to launch in summer 2026. Unveiled at CES 2026, 8BitDo’s FlipPad is a USB-C smartphone controller that folds over…
UK video game sector sees strongest growth since 2020 amid shift to digital and mobile dominance
UK consumer spending on video games surged to £5.4 billion in 2025, driven by mobile and digital formats, marking its strongest annual growth since 2020 as consumer habits continue shifting away from physical sales. UK consumer spending on video games accelerated in 2025, rising to £5.4 billion , a…
Organisations see more than doubling of data policy breaches tied to generative AI in 2025, revealing critical vulnerabilities and lagging protective measures despite rising adoption and risks. The volume of data policy violations tied to generative AI (genAI) use surged through 2025, more than doubling year‑on‑year as organisations detected an…
UK: Kensington and Chelsea council cyber attack exposes personal data of hundreds of thousands
A cyber attack on Kensington and Chelsea Borough has compromised personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents, prompting urgent warnings and investigations amid rising local authority cyber incidents. Personal data belonging to hundreds of thousands of people is believed to have been copied and taken in a cyber attack…
UK channel partners lead in data-driven innovation ahead of 2026, despite capability gaps
Nearly half of UK channel partners are prioritising analytics-led offerings for growth in 2026, reflecting a regional shift towards insight-led strategies amid emerging capability gaps and increasing AI demand. Channel partners in the UK are placing data-driven innovation at the centre of their 2026 growth strategies, with almost half planning…
Artificial intelligence transforms healthcare administration with faster, more accurate processing
Healthcare providers in the US are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools to streamline administrative tasks, reduce costs, and improve patient and staff experiences, with promising early results from hospitals and health systems. Healthcare providers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to tackle the time-consuming administrative burden that drives delays, errors and…
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The Net Zero Summit 2026 aims to accelerate decarbonisation strategies in London
Organisers are preparing for the 2026 Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The Net Zero Summit in London, uniting over 1,000 delegates to tackle climate goals through innovation and digital transformation within supply chains. With two months to go, BizClik is preparing to stage Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The Net…
