Latest technology news, product announcements, AI developments, gadget updates and major trends shaping the technology industry.
Rising data-centre expansion and prolonged turbine lead times are pushing the US power system towards a critical shortage, prompting policy shifts and flexible solutions amid record-high capacity prices and supply shortfalls. The strain on the US power system is no…
Amazon has quietly increased the prices of its smart speakers, streaming devices, e-readers, and routers in response to rising memory and storage component costs, signalling a shift in consumer electronics pricing amidst ongoing supply pressures. Amazon has quietly raised prices…
HP’s new OmniBook 3 emerges as a compelling, budget-friendly rival to Apple’s MacBook Neo, featuring an OLED display, impressive battery life, and expanded connectivity, now available at a discounted price. HP’s OmniBook 3 is emerging as a more convincing Windows…
The foldable smartphone market is experiencing a shift towards larger, book-style devices, with shipments of wider formats dominating the segment in 2026. Huawei leads the market, signalling increasing consumer preference and a move towards mainstream adoption amidst a broader smartphone…
India has introduced strict biometric verification requirements for issuing and updating mobile SIM cards, aiming to enhance security and curb impersonation, with telecom providers given three months to comply under the new Telecommunications (User Identification) Rules, 2026. India has moved…
Gujarat is considering a partnership with Holtec International to establish a small modular reactor manufacturing and research centre, as the Indian state aims to expand its nuclear industry and attract strategic investment. Holtec International is weighing a plan to build…
Anthropic has appointed Amir Salek, a veteran engineer from Google’s custom chip programme, signalling a strategic move to develop proprietary hardware amid industry-wide shifts towards customised AI chips and greater control over model training and deployment. Anthropic has hired Amir…
Vietnam’s Politburo unveils a bold industrial strategy to shift from resource extraction to deep processing of critical materials, aiming for technological autonomy and increased value addition by 2030 amid efforts to bolster high-tech manufacturing and supply chain independence. Vietnam’s Politburo…
Pegatron commits to a new $330 million facility in Ciudad Juárez, reinforcing its role in Mexico’s electronics and semiconductor ecosystem and creating 1,000 skilled jobs focused on electromobility and data centre technology. Pegatron is set to deepen its manufacturing presence…
Experts argue the current financial framework no longer supports sustainable growth, with rising inequality and inefficient capital allocation highlighting the need for a fundamental redesign to better serve productive investment and social resilience. The case for a wholesale redesign of…
Counterpoint Research predicts a 14.3% decline in global smartphone shipments in 2026 due to supply chain constraints, rising component costs, and weakened affordability, with Samsung poised to retake the market lead amid evolving industry dynamics. Counterpoint Research expects the global…
Africa’s smartphone shipments fell for the first time in three years during the second quarter of 2026, driven by rising prices and affordability challenges, with the market reshaping towards mid-range and premium devices. Africa’s smartphone market contracted in the second…
