Technology
LEAP 2026 Summit Opens with Over $2.5 Billion in Global AI and Cloud Infrastructure Investments
The LEAP 2026 technology summit opened in Riyadh with tech giants and domestic firms committing over $2.5 billion toward data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, sovereign cloud services, and specialized R&D hubs.
NVIDIA and MediaTek Unveil Co-Developed Chips for AI Edge-to-Cloud Workflows
NVIDIA and MediaTek announced a major expansion of their joint chip development, integrating NVLink Fusion and custom silicon to power AI workloads spanning hyperscale data centers, personal AI supercomputers, and autonomous vehicles.
Ricoh and Ars Electronica Futurelab Present Interactive 'SynTact' AI Sensing System
Ricoh and Ars Electronica Futurelab unveiled 'SynTact', an interactive AI sensing system prototype that uses tactile communication to connect humans, robotic systems, and living plants.
John Ternus Officially Assumes Apple CEO Role as Tim Cook Steps Down
John Ternus, formerly Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, officially took over as Apple’s Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2026, while Tim Cook transitioned to Executive Chairman.
VerSe Innovation Unveils 'SparkStation' AI Content Operating System at Film Expo 2026
VerSe Innovation introduced SparkStation at Film Expo 2026, a $30M+ model-agnostic AI operating system designed to automate end-to-end film, brand, and video production.
Anthropic Wins Key Federal Court Challenge Over US AI Supply-Chain Risk Label
A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's decision to label AI startup Anthropic a supply-chain risk was illegal and constituted unlawful First Amendment retaliation.
Breakthrough Atomic-Scale Material Tuning Promises Smarter 6G and Wireless Antennas
Atomic-scale tuning using polar nanoclusters solves major signal loss hurdles in sub-THz spectrums, clearing the path for scalable 6G hardware.
Google Launches Dedicated Gemini Enterprise Platform for Legal Workflows
Google Cloud unveiled Gemini Enterprise for Legal, offering purpose-built AI skills, native software connectors, and agentic automation for legal teams.
Samsung Heavy Industries Introduces Floating Offshore Data Centers for Megacities
Samsung Heavy Industries has entered engineering contracts to deploy 50 MW to 200 MW floating offshore data centers for hyperscale AI computing.
Meta Unveils Plans for 1-Gigawatt Renewable AI Data Center Campus
Meta has unveiled plans for a $10 billion, 1-gigawatt AI data center campus engineered for advanced computing and matched with 100% clean energy.
DoT Mandates Nine SIM Card Cap Per Person to Reduce Telecom Fraud
The DoT has directed telecom operators to deny new mobile connections to subscribers who already hold nine active SIM cards in their name.
CAQM Orders Phased Shift to Electric Light Goods Vehicles Across Delhi-NCR
The CAQM has mandated a phased transition to electric light goods vehicles in Delhi-NCR, restricting new petrol, diesel, and CNG registrations from 2027.
Desktop AI Agents Go Mainstream as Enterprise Computing Costs Drop
Breakthrough AI Model "Astra" Solves Unsolved Theoretical Mathematics Problems
