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Apple and Google strike UK CMA app-store deal — what changes for developers
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Apple and Google strike UK CMA app-store deal — what changes for developers

Apple and Google have pledged to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority to make their app stores more transparent for British developers, with changes covering app reviews, rankings, and developer data. The commitments, due April 1, follow new UK digital market rules. Apple also promised easier access to iOS system features. The CMA said it is still considering tougher action on app store commissions and payment rules.
February 10, 2026
Cisco’s new Silicon One G300 AI networking chip takes on Broadcom and Nvidia
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Cisco’s new Silicon One G300 AI networking chip takes on Broadcom and Nvidia

Cisco unveiled its Silicon One G300 switch chip and new data center systems Tuesday, targeting AI clusters and rival offerings from Broadcom and Nvidia. The G300, built on TSMC’s 3-nanometer process, is expected to deliver 102.4 Tbps switching capacity and go on sale in the second half of 2026. Cisco claims the design can cut AI job completion time by 28% and improve energy efficiency by nearly 70%.
February 10, 2026
Cadence’s new ChipStack AI “super agent” claims 10x faster chip design work
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Cadence’s new ChipStack AI “super agent” claims 10x faster chip design work

Cadence launched its ChipStack AI Super Agent, claiming it can automate chip design and verification tasks up to 10 times faster. Early users include Nvidia, Altera, and Tenstorrent. Cadence said the tool uses “agentic AI” to generate and check designs from high-level specs. Analysts noted rising interest in AI-driven productivity tools amid U.S.-China chip rivalry.
February 10, 2026
EU threatens Meta with quick WhatsApp action over rival AI chatbots
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EU threatens Meta with quick WhatsApp action over rival AI chatbots

EU antitrust regulators sent formal charges to Meta over WhatsApp policies blocking third-party AI assistants and are considering interim measures to keep access open during the investigation. Meta disputes WhatsApp’s role as a key gateway and says users can access other chatbots elsewhere. The probe centers on Meta’s move to restrict WhatsApp Business API access to its own AI assistant.
February 9, 2026
Bitcoin hit $55,000 on Bithumb after a $44 billion promo slip-up — and Apple may bring ChatGPT to CarPlay
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Bitcoin hit $55,000 on Bithumb after a $44 billion promo slip-up — and Apple may bring ChatGPT to CarPlay

Bithumb recovered 99.7% of $40 billion in bitcoin mistakenly credited to users during a promotion, after a sharp 17% selloff on its exchange. South Korean regulators signaled increased scrutiny of crypto exchange controls following the incident. Apple is preparing to allow third-party AI voice assistants in CarPlay, moving beyond Siri-only voice control.
February 8, 2026
Tesla’s next big bet: Hiring surge for Musk’s 100GW U.S. solar plan
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Tesla’s next big bet: Hiring surge for Musk’s 100GW U.S. solar plan

Tesla is recruiting for a planned 100-gigawatt U.S. solar manufacturing chain, aiming to build capacity from raw materials by end-2028, according to executive posts and job ads. Bloomberg reports Tesla is considering new sites and a major Buffalo, New York expansion. New York officials say they have not discussed the plan with Tesla. The company has not disclosed where most of the new capacity would be located.
February 8, 2026
Goldman Sachs brings in Anthropic “AI agents” to tackle compliance and accounting grunt work
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Goldman Sachs brings in Anthropic “AI agents” to tackle compliance and accounting grunt work

Goldman Sachs is testing AI agents from Anthropic to automate trade accounting, transaction reconciliation, and client due diligence, the bank confirmed Friday. Chief Information Officer Marco Argenti said the project is in early stages and declined to give a launch date. The move comes as banks weigh automation in regulated areas and investors react warily to new AI tools.
February 8, 2026
Anthropic’s $20B-plus funding round could close next week at $350B valuation, report says
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Anthropic’s $20B-plus funding round could close next week at $350B valuation, report says

Anthropic is nearing a funding round that could raise over $20 billion, valuing the AI firm at about $350 billion, Bloomberg reported Friday. Amazon disclosed a $14.8 billion stake in Anthropic and valued its convertible notes at $45.8 billion in its latest SEC filing. Anthropic and OpenAI have not yet turned a profit. Reuters has not confirmed the Bloomberg report, and Anthropic declined to comment.
February 7, 2026
Super Bowl AI ad feud: Anthropic targets OpenAI’s ChatGPT as China launches reusable spacecraft
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Super Bowl AI ad feud: Anthropic targets OpenAI’s ChatGPT as China launches reusable spacecraft

Anthropic will debut a Super Bowl ad mocking OpenAI’s decision to introduce ads on ChatGPT, escalating their rivalry on national TV. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called the spot “deceptive” and defended ChatGPT’s user base. Both firms are spending millions on Super Bowl ads as they launch new enterprise AI tools and seek to reassure investors amid mounting costs. China launched its fourth reusable experimental spacecraft since 2020.
February 7, 2026
China slaps TikTok rival Kuaishou with a $17 million fine after porn livestream flood
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China slaps TikTok rival Kuaishou with a $17 million fine after porn livestream flood

Beijing fined Kuaishou 119.1 million yuan ($17.2 million) and issued a warning after a Dec. 22 cyberattack exposed users to pornographic and violent livestreams. Regulators said Kuaishou failed to block illegal content and neglected cybersecurity fixes. The company apologized and pledged to address system flaws. Kuaishou shares fell nearly 6% after news of the incident.
February 6, 2026
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