Verizon announces AWS AI agreement worth more than US$2 billion
The company also raised its 2026 outlook after adding 406,000 postpaid phone subscribers in the three months to September.
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Google says it halted work at two Finnish data center sites after regulator order
The Guardian reported that an estimated 250,000 trees were cleared at Muhos before the required environmental assessment was completed.
SpaceX raises US$40 billion in debt for AI chips, Musk says
Musk cited Starlink income, launch revenue and an investment-grade rating as factors that helped SpaceX obtain the financing.
SpaceX reportedly seeks access to at least 80,000 US cell sites
Bloomberg says the company is discussing leases with Crown Castle as it pursues plans to sell mobile service directly to US consumers.
Nous raises $17 million to take household AI service overseas
The company says almost 250,000 UK homes use its agent, which handles tasks ranging from switching contracts to booking appointments.
Apple shifts display leadership as veteran executives move to advisory roles
Victor Yin now leads much of display development, while other engineering changes include vice president promotions and reported management cuts.
Calibration method reduces errors in simultaneous silicon qubit control
A five-qubit experiment maintained approximately 99.9% accuracy when all qubits operated together, researchers reported in Nature Physics.
Google privacy update allows indirect use of Gmail and Photos data for ads
The exception applies when users choose to share information with other Google services that support personalized advertising.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney criticizes Steam’s AI disclosure requirements
Valve’s rules require developers to identify AI-generated content, but tools used to assist with coding are exempt.
Home Assistant releases experimental USB installer for x86-64 PCs
The alpha build adds a full-screen installation interface and image verification, but no date has been confirmed for general availability.
