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FCC expands ban on non-US networking devices, raising supply chain pressure

Wednesday 29 April 2026

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has further clarified restrictions on non-US network equipment by officially including mobile hotspots, portable Wi-Fi devices, and home customer-premises equipment (CPE)...

Meta reportedly to cancel Manus acquisition as China clamps down on 'Singapore washing' in AI

Wednesday 29 April 2026

After China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) banned Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, the social media giant is reportedly preparing to unwind the deal and allow the founding team to exit in...

What Apple's new CEO inherits: AI, China, and a governance reckoning

Thursday 23 April 2026

Apple Inc. announced that John Ternus, Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will succeed Tim Cook as CEO in September, following Cook's 15-year tenure. The transition marks a pivotal moment as Apple navigates...

Amazon acquisition highlights growing race in satellite communications

Sunday 19 April 2026

Amazon's move to acquire satellite communications operator Globalstar for approximately US$11.57 billion is widely seen as a step toward deeper consolidation in the satellite industry, while signaling a broader...

Apple hit by Mac shipping delays as DRAM shortage intensifies

Thursday 9 April 2026

Apple's US online store is currently showing extreme shipping delays of 4-5 months for several upgraded RAM configurations of the Mac mini and Mac Studio, highlighting a severe supply bottleneck in its high-end desktop...

Uber deploys AWS custom chips to scale AI and cut compute costs

Wednesday 8 April 2026

US ride-hailing platform Uber has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy its in-house custom chips, aiming to improve the speed and efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) model training and...

China channels billions into space start-ups through IPO pipeline

Tuesday 7 April 2026

In recent years, space has emerged as a central arena of global strategic competition, drawing heavy investment from the US, China, Russia, Japan, South Korea, and India. Among them, China has moved aggressively to...

Intel expands SambaNova stake, governance questions surface

Thursday 2 April 2026

Intel plans to invest a further US$15 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems, lifting its stake to about 9% pending regulatory approval, according to Reuters. The move follows a US$35 million investment...

China's analog chip price surge spreads, benefiting mature AI process assets

Tuesday 31 March 2026

As global semiconductor supply chain prices continue to rise, China's analog chip industry is undergoing a structural shift. Several domestic players have recently raised product prices, aligning with international...

Blue Origin files plan for space-based computing network

Friday 27 March 2026

Blue Origin, the aerospace venture founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is moving to enter the emerging field of space-based computing, outlining plans to deploy a vast network of orbital data centers.

SpaceX Starship delay opens door for returnable satellite ventures

Sunday 22 March 2026

Elon Musk recently acknowledged that the first flight of SpaceX's Starship V3, originally scheduled for early 2026, has been delayed to April. The postponement highlights persistent technical hurdles for the rocket,...

Apple CEO visits China at 50th anniversary event to strengthen supply chain

Friday 20 March 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook has officially kicked off his 2026 Asia tour with a visit to China, attending the company's 50th anniversary celebration at the Chengdu Taikoo Li Apple Store. The event featured concerts and consumer...

US Army inks US$20 billion deal with Anduril, consolidating procurement to accelerate AI-driven military modernization

Wednesday 18 March 2026

The US Army has signed a sweeping corporate contract with defense tech startup Anduril Industries, valued at up to US$20 billion over 10 years. Covering software, hardware, infrastructure, and related support services,...

Apple locks in book-style foldable iPhone, targets fall 2026 launch with 20% production boost

Thursday 12 March 2026

Apple has reportedly finalized the design of its first foldable iPhone, tentatively called the iPhone Fold, choosing a book-style form factor and targeting a fall 2026 launch. As market expectations grow, the company is...

AWS Middle East data centers hit by drones; Nvidia, Google adjust operations

Thursday 5 March 2026

Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in the Middle East were disrupted after drone attacks damaged facilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, triggering service outages and forcing major technology...

Apple builds US chip supply chain with TSMC and Foxconn

Thursday 5 March 2026

Semiconductors are a core technology of the digital economy. While most chip design still takes place in the US, manufacturing has long been concentrated in Asia, particularly Taiwan. The pandemic exposed...

South Korea, Singapore launch FTA upgrade focused on AI, SMR nuclear, space, and quantum

Tuesday 3 March 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on March 2 and agreed to launch negotiations to upgrade the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). The upgrade expands cooperation beyond...

Middle East escalation disrupts AWS data center, Apple retail, and Robotaxi services

Monday 2 March 2026

US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliatory missile attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Qatar, with spillover disruptions hitting cloud infrastructure, logistics hubs, and commercial operations across the...

HP posts AI-driven revenue gains, but memory costs cloud outlook

Wednesday 25 February 2026

HP reported first-quarter results for fiscal year 2026 (ending January) that exceeded expectations, driven by the Windows 11 upgrade cycle and surging demand for AI-powered PCs. Yet the company cautioned that escalating...

Lenovo hits North American partners with price increases driven by memory shortage

Monday 23 February 2026

Global memory supply shortages are forcing PC and server vendors to pass higher component costs on to customers, with Lenovo notifying North American partners of planned price adjustments on selected commercial client...

Qualcomm recruits AMD veteran to drive Snapdragon X global PC sales strategy

Monday 23 February 2026

To accelerate the expansion of its Snapdragon X series processors in the PC market, Qualcomm has recruited former AMD corporate vice president Jason Banta as vice president of global compute sales. He will oversee...

Alibaba, Baidu advance IPO plans for AI chip subsidiaries

Friday 30 January 2026

China's two largest technology companies, Alibaba and Baidu, have launched initial public offering (IPO) processes for their semiconductor design subsidiaries, a move widely seen as part of Beijing's broader push to...

Blue Origin's new satellite network eye enterprise and govt sectors

Monday 26 January 2026

Blue Origin announced plans to deploy TeraWave, a new satellite communication network designed to provide up to 6Tbps of global data transmission capacity, starting in the fourth quarter of 2027. The network will serve...

Trump administration plans US$1.6 billion investment in US Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China

Monday 26 January 2026

The Trump administration is planning to acquire a 10% equity stake in US rare earth mining company US Rare Earth through a combined debt-and-equity investment valued at approximately US$1.6 billion, according to...

Nvidia's China AI chip share falls to 8% as local rivals ramp up

Sunday 25 January 2026

Tighter US export controls on advanced artificial intelligence chips are accelerating China's push to develop domestic chip technologies and expand its semiconductor supply chain, according to recent research. The shift...