Artur Ślesik

Sunwoda settles Geely unit Vremt battery lawsuit, flags up to $115 million profit hit
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Sunwoda settles Geely unit Vremt battery lawsuit, flags up to $115 million profit hit

Sunwoda will cut its 2025 net profit forecast by 500–800 million yuan after settling a lawsuit with Geely’s battery unit Vremt over defective EV battery cells. Vremt had sought 2.31 billion yuan in damages. Volvo, owned by Geely, is recalling EX30 models in several countries due to overheating risks linked to Sunwoda batteries. Geely declined to comment on the settlement.
February 6, 2026
EU charges TikTok over “addictive design” under Digital Services Act, setting up forced app changes
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EU charges TikTok over “addictive design” under Digital Services Act, setting up forced app changes

EU regulators accused TikTok of violating the Digital Services Act, citing features like infinite scroll and autoplay that may fuel compulsive use among minors. The Commission warned TikTok to overhaul these elements or face fines up to 6% of ByteDance’s global revenue. TikTok denied the allegations and said it will contest the findings. The case is in its early stages.
February 6, 2026
Chip sales seen topping $1 trillion in 2026 as AI data-center spending keeps demand hot
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Chip sales seen topping $1 trillion in 2026 as AI data-center spending keeps demand hot

Global semiconductor sales reached $791.7 billion in 2025 and are projected to hit $1 trillion in 2026, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. Logic and memory chips led growth, driven by AI demand. December sales rose 2.7% from November, with gains in the Americas and China but declines in Europe and Japan. Memory chip shortages are pushing up prices, impacting device makers like Apple.
February 6, 2026
Tesla opens China AI training centre to speed Full Self-Driving push as L3 race builds
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Tesla opens China AI training centre to speed Full Self-Driving push as L3 race builds

Tesla has opened an AI training center in China focused on local assisted-driving features, vice president Tao Lin told Chinese media. The facility is already in use, but details on its computing power were not disclosed. The move comes as Chinese automakers accelerate work on Level 3 autonomous driving. Tesla launched its Full Self-Driving navigation software in China in February.
February 6, 2026
AI tool aims to match dinosaur footprints to the animals that made them, study says
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AI tool aims to match dinosaur footprints to the animals that made them, study says

Researchers unveiled an AI system that analyzes dinosaur footprints, using eight recurring shape traits from 1,974 track silhouettes spanning 150 million years. The method reached up to 93% agreement with expert identifications and aims to reduce subjectivity in matching tracks to specific dinosaur groups. The team released their code and an app called DinoTracker.
February 6, 2026
U.S. and China Skip New AI Weapons Pledge in Spain as Only 35 Nations Sign
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U.S. and China Skip New AI Weapons Pledge in Spain as Only 35 Nations Sign

The U.S. and China declined to sign a new declaration on military AI use at a Spain summit, with only 35 of 85 countries backing the voluntary principles. Delegates cited strained U.S.-Europe relations and uncertainty over future alliances as reasons for hesitation. The agreement, reached at the REAIM meeting in A Coruna, is non-binding. Signatories include Canada, Germany, France, Britain, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Ukraine.
February 6, 2026
This black hole ate a star — and it’s still belching a brighter jet years later
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This black hole ate a star — and it’s still belching a brighter jet years later

A supermassive black hole 665 million light-years away is blasting an unusually persistent, bright radio jet years after shredding a red dwarf star, astronomers reported Thursday. The jet, monitored by telescopes in New Mexico and South Africa, continues to intensify and may peak in late 2026 or 2027. Researchers say the delayed, powerful outburst defies typical patterns seen after such stellar disruptions.
February 5, 2026
Coupang data leak widens again: 165,000 more users as US pressure builds
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Coupang data leak widens again: 165,000 more users as US pressure builds

Coupang confirmed personal data from 165,000 more users was leaked in a breach first reported last year. Seoul’s national security adviser said the fallout is affecting trade and security talks with Washington. A US House panel has subpoenaed Coupang for records in a probe of alleged discrimination against American firms. Coupang shares fell about 10% in US trading.
February 5, 2026
OpenAI’s GPT-5.3 Codex lands with a 25% speed boost — and bigger ambitions than coding
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OpenAI’s GPT-5.3 Codex lands with a 25% speed boost — and bigger ambitions than coding

OpenAI launched GPT-5.3-Codex on Thursday, claiming a 25% speed increase and improved performance on coding benchmarks. The update is live for paid ChatGPT users across multiple platforms. OpenAI says the model can handle longer, more complex coding and research tasks, and marks it as “High capability” in cybersecurity, with new safeguards and access checks for advanced users.
February 5, 2026
Memory chip shortage rattles Qualcomm and Arm after weak smartphone chip outlook
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Memory chip shortage rattles Qualcomm and Arm after weak smartphone chip outlook

Qualcomm and Arm Holdings shares fell after both warned a global memory chip shortage is squeezing smartphone production and weakening demand. Qualcomm forecast second-quarter revenue and profit below estimates, citing limited memory supply. Arm projected strong fourth-quarter revenue but warned future royalties could drop if shortages persist. Analysts expect the shortage to last through 2027.
February 5, 2026
Italy says it blocked Russia-linked cyberattacks on Milano Cortina Olympics sites and a U.S. embassy
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Italy says it blocked Russia-linked cyberattacks on Milano Cortina Olympics sites and a U.S. embassy

Italy blocked cyberattacks targeting its foreign ministry, an embassy in Washington, and Milano Cortina Winter Olympics sites, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Wednesday. He linked the attacks to Russian actors but gave no technical details. A U.S. official in Milan said no credible threats are tracked, though cyberattacks remain a daily risk as the Games open Friday.
February 5, 2026
Slovenia plans to ban under-15s from social media as Europe tightens rules on TikTok
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Slovenia plans to ban under-15s from social media as Europe tightens rules on TikTok

Slovenia’s cabinet approved guidelines to draft a law banning social media access for children under 15, Deputy Prime Minister Matej Arcon said Thursday. The education ministry will lead the process, with input from other ministries and experts. The move follows similar proposals in Spain and Greece. Arcon cited TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram as targeted platforms.
February 5, 2026
Germany just told Amazon to stop policing seller prices — and pay back €59 million
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Germany just told Amazon to stop policing seller prices — and pay back €59 million

Germany’s cartel office blocked Amazon from enforcing price caps on marketplace sellers and ordered the company to repay €59 million, citing abuse of market dominance. Amazon will appeal and says its German store will remain open. The watchdog used new 2023 powers and signaled more scrutiny for other platforms. About 60% of amazon.de sales come from independent sellers.
February 5, 2026
Spotify Adds Bookshop.org to Sell Physical Books in-App as “Page Match” Syncs Print and Audio
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Spotify Adds Bookshop.org to Sell Physical Books in-App as “Page Match” Syncs Print and Audio

Spotify will let users in the US and UK buy physical books through its app via Bookshop.org later this spring. The company is also launching Page Match, a feature that syncs print or e-book pages to the exact spot in an audiobook. Bookshop.org will handle pricing and shipping. Spotify plans to roll out Page Match to all audiobook users by February 23.
February 5, 2026
Sony lifts forecast after record profit as PS5 sales slide and sensors surge
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Sony lifts forecast after record profit as PS5 sales slide and sensors surge

Sony posted a record quarterly operating profit of 515 billion yen, up 22%, and raised its full-year forecast to 1.54 trillion yen. PlayStation 5 sales dropped 16% to 8 million units, but gaming profit rose 19% on software and network gains. The sensor division’s sales jumped 21%, while Pictures revenue fell 11%. Sony increased its share buyback plan to 150 billion yen.
February 5, 2026
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