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Qualcomm’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Modular signals challenge to Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem
By News RoomQualcomm 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
By News RoomSalesforce 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
By News RoomApple 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
By News RoomEricsson 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
By News RoomThe 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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Oracle counters reports of delays in its AI-focused data centre projects for OpenAI, reiterating confidence in meeting contractual milestones despite industry speculation and aggressive expansion plans. Oracle has pushed back against recent reports that labour and material shortages have delayed the completion of data centres it is building for OpenAI,…
The database software industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by cloud adoption, AI integration, and automation tools, with market forecasts highlighting significant opportunities and challenges for organisations and vendors alike. In a business environment awash with data from smartphones, sensors and digital transactions, database software has become central to how…
A GSMA report warns that escalating cyber threats and fragmented regulations are driving mobile operators’ cybersecurity investments towards an estimated $42 billion annually by 2030, highlighting the need for coherent policy frameworks to secure the digital infrastructure. Mobile network operators are pouring ever-larger sums into defending the infrastructure that underpins…
Samsung plans to cease production of budget SATA SSDs in favour of higher-margin memory for artificial intelligence applications, signalling a major reshuffle in storage industry supply chains and pricing dynamics. According to the original report, a well‑known tech leaker operating under the name “Moore’s Law Is Dead” said Samsung Electronics…
A rare insider look at Apple’s upcoming iOS updates uncovers new features for Siri, a redesigned Health app, and security enhancements, signalling a significant push towards AI-driven user experiences and health integration in future releases. An internal engineering build of iOS 26 examined by Macworld and reported by PhoneArena appears…
A surge in generative AI demand is causing a significant reallocation of memory supplies, leading to higher prices, reduced availability in consumer devices, and potential impacts on healthcare and automotive sectors, with shortages expected to persist into the late 2020s. If the GPU shortage of 2021 felt like a one-off…
Over 1.2 million flat owners in England and Wales may soon gain legal grounds to compel landlords to approve gigabit broadband installation, as the government seeks to bridge the persistent connectivity gap in multi-occupancy buildings. More than 1.2 million flat owners in England and Wales risk being left behind in…
While focus remains on US software giants, a closer look reveals that Asia’s factories and materials firms are shaping the future of AI technology, highlighting new opportunities and strategic vulnerabilities. While investor attention has clustered on the US “Magnificent Seven”, a closer look at the physical backbone of large‑scale…
Light-based photonic technologies are moving from labs into mainstream AI data centres, offering a pragmatic response to escalating energy and bandwidth constraints through co‑packaged optics and specialised photonic processors, potentially transforming data movement and processing in the near future. Light is steadily replacing copper and electrons in the plumbing of…
India’s leap to third position in Stanford University’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Tool reflects a swift transformation driven by increased research, talent, policy initiatives, and market momentum, positioning the nation as a rising power in global artificial intelligence. India’s rise to third place in Stanford University’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy…
As Shopify evolves into a comprehensive operating system for online retail, new trends in AI, social shopping, personalisation, immersive experiences and checkout are reshaping merchant strategies and competitive advantage for 2026. Shopify has evolved from a back‑end commerce platform into the operating system for a transformed online retail landscape, but…
Advancements in eSIM technology are making international travel more seamless, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly by enabling instant phone connectivity, reducing fraud risks, and simplifying border crossings for modern travellers. Travel is easier than it used to be. According to the original report, eSIM technology lets travellers activate mobile data instantly…
