Du and NextGenAI have partnered on a 13MW AI supercluster in Dubai featuring Nvidia’s B300 GPUs. The deployment comes amid ongoing uncertainty about US export policies for advanced AI chips to the Middle East. Customers can now access computational power previously unavailable in the region.
BNPL’s explosive growth hides a dangerous reality: 41% of users report late payments, and regulators are finally taking notice. The solution might lie in updating an old retail model for the digital age. Retailers who own the credit relationship will own customer loyalty.
The UK’s Digital Poverty Alliance is sounding the alarm about the planned shutdown of 2G and 3G networks. They warn that millions of vulnerable people could be left without essential services that depend on these older technologies. The group is calling for urgent action to prevent digital exclusion
New McKinsey research reveals that most companies haven’t significantly reduced headcount due to AI adoption yet. However, nearly a third expect workforce declines in the coming year as AI use expands. Data scientists and engineers are seeing increased hiring while customer service and HR roles face
A South Korean solar company is cutting jobs and reducing hours for Georgia workers after U.S. customs officials began detaining imported components. The company insists its supply chain contains no forced labor materials from China. Production disruptions come despite Qcells’ $2.3 billion investmen
Nobel Prize winner John Martinis is leading a new alliance with HPE and major chip industry players to transform quantum computer production. The group aims to move from artisanal quantum chip creation to mass production using standard semiconductor tools. This could finally make quantum computing p
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 could be thinner than its predecessor at just 6.9mm, but that sleek design might come with serious trade-offs. The company may need to shrink the battery or remove cooling components to achieve this slim profile, potentially creating heat and battery life issues.
Rumble is acquiring German AI infrastructure company Northern Data in a deal worth up to $970 million. Meanwhile, China suspends key export controls on gallium and germanium that had restricted US access.
Organizations are fixing critical vulnerabilities faster than ever, with 89% resolved within 30 days compared to 75% last year. But high-severity issues have jumped nearly 20% as AI helps attackers weaponize flaws more quickly. The pressure on security teams continues to mount despite process improv
The US Treasury secretary claims China’s rare earth dominance will end within two years, but industry experts call this timeline “naivety or spin.” Building new mines and processing facilities is a complex, years-long process that faces major financial and regulatory hurdles.
