Business 18 August 2025 - 23 January 2026

IonQ stock surges on 2026 revenue outlook and Europe security rollout, then dips after hours
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IonQ stock surges on 2026 revenue outlook and Europe security rollout, then dips after hours

IonQ shares surged 21.7% to $40.88 after reporting Q4 revenue of $61.9 million, up 429% year-over-year, and projecting 2026 revenue of $225 million to $245 million. The stock slipped 1.9% after hours. The company expects an adjusted EBITDA loss of $310 million to $330 million for 2026 and plans to close its SkyWater Technology acquisition later this year, pending approvals.
February 27, 2026
Taiwan’s president to Arizona senator: Expect more TSMC chip investment after tariff cut
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Taiwan’s president to Arizona senator: Expect more TSMC chip investment after tariff cut

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te told Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego he wants more chipmaking and R&D in Phoenix, following a new U.S.-Taiwan deal cutting tariffs to 15% and pledging $500 billion in investment and credit. Lai cited TSMC’s $165 billion Arizona project and pressed for double-tax relief, while warning against China’s “red lines,” according to Taiwanese media.
January 23, 2026
Musk’s Starlink is spreading on planes — but Ryanair says the math won’t work
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Musk’s Starlink is spreading on planes — but Ryanair says the math won’t work

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary rejected Starlink’s in-flight Wi-Fi, citing higher fuel use and low demand from budget passengers. Elon Musk and O’Leary clashed publicly as major long-haul airlines sign deals for faster satellite internet to attract premium travelers. The cost per aircraft can reach $170,000. Full-service carriers push Wi-Fi as essential, while low-cost rivals focus on keeping expenses down.
January 23, 2026
Lenovo wants more AI model partners than Apple as it rolls out Qira, CFO says
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Lenovo wants more AI model partners than Apple as it rolls out Qira, CFO says

Lenovo CFO Winston Cheng said at Davos the company is seeking partnerships with multiple large language model providers to power its devices and will pass higher memory chip costs to customers. Lenovo’s January deal with Nvidia targets faster rollout of liquid-cooled AI data center systems. Cheng named potential AI partners in Saudi Arabia, Europe, and China. He warned of an AI bubble in market valuations.
January 23, 2026
Ofcom probes Meta over WhatsApp Business data — why the UK is digging in now
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Ofcom probes Meta over WhatsApp Business data — why the UK is digging in now

Britain’s Ofcom has opened an investigation into Meta over possibly incomplete or inaccurate data provided about WhatsApp Business in response to statutory information requests. The regulator said the requests, issued in 2024 and 2025, are critical for its review of the business messaging market. Meta said it will cooperate fully. Ofcom has not specified what information may be missing or when the probe will conclude.
January 23, 2026
Trump administration pushes out Liz Cannon, Commerce official behind Chinese car curb, sources say
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Trump administration pushes out Liz Cannon, Commerce official behind Chinese car curb, sources say

Elizabeth “Liz” Cannon, head of the Commerce Department’s ICTS unit, will leave her post on Feb. 20 after being ousted by the Trump administration, according to sources. Cannon’s team helped finalize rules barring nearly all Chinese passenger cars from the U.S. Her departure follows Commerce’s decision to drop plans restricting Chinese-made drones. The administration plans to replace her with a political appointee.
January 23, 2026
Sberbank jumps into Russia’s chip race with Element stake — and Rostec won’t sell
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Sberbank jumps into Russia’s chip race with Element stake — and Rostec won’t sell

Sberbank bought a 41.9% stake in microelectronics maker Element for 27 billion roubles ($355.7 million), surpassing Rostec’s 41.6% holding. The deal sets up a control struggle between the state-owned bank and the defense conglomerate. Sberbank acquired the shares from Sistema and other minority holders and plans a buyout offer. All three firms face Western sanctions over the Ukraine war.
January 23, 2026
TikTok avoids U.S. ban with Oracle-led joint venture deal — here’s who owns what now
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TikTok avoids U.S. ban with Oracle-led joint venture deal — here’s who owns what now

ByteDance said Friday it will shift TikTok’s U.S. operations to a new joint venture, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX each taking 15% stakes and ByteDance retaining 19.9%. The venture will control U.S. user data on Oracle’s cloud and oversee TikTok’s algorithm security. Adam Presser was named CEO. Both U.S. and Chinese officials approved the deal.
January 23, 2026
Autodesk’s 1,000-job cut: Why the AutoCAD maker is shrinking sales to fund AI and cloud
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Autodesk’s 1,000-job cut: Why the AutoCAD maker is shrinking sales to fund AI and cloud

Autodesk will cut about 1,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce, mostly in customer-facing sales, as part of a sales overhaul. The company expects $135 million to $160 million in pre-tax restructuring charges and raised its outlook above prior guidance. CEO Andrew Anagnost told staff the cuts are not tied to AI replacement. Shares rose over 3% after the announcement.
January 22, 2026
OpenAI’s Altman shops for $50 billion in Middle East funding as $830 billion valuation talk surfaces
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OpenAI’s Altman shops for $50 billion in Middle East funding as $830 billion valuation talk surfaces

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking at least $50 billion from Middle East investors in a new funding round, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The talks value OpenAI between $750 billion and $830 billion. Altman has met with state-backed funds in Abu Dhabi, but discussions remain preliminary. OpenAI’s CFO said annualized revenue could top $20 billion by 2025.
January 22, 2026
India puts Apple’s iPhone App Store on the clock as $38 billion antitrust fine risk looms
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India puts Apple’s iPhone App Store on the clock as $38 billion antitrust fine risk looms

India’s antitrust regulator warned Apple it will proceed with its App Store probe next week if the company fails to respond. Apple says potential fines could reach $38 billion if calculated on global revenue. New Delhi is also weighing a rule requiring phone makers to share source code with the government, raising privacy concerns. The case stems from complaints by Match Group and Indian startups over Apple’s app policies.
January 15, 2026
Anthropic lands Travelers deal: insurer rolls out Claude AI assistants to nearly 10,000 staff
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Anthropic lands Travelers deal: insurer rolls out Claude AI assistants to nearly 10,000 staff

The Travelers Companies is deploying Anthropic’s Claude AI assistants to nearly 10,000 staff, aiming to accelerate software and analytics work by integrating the tools with internal data and systems. Early results show productivity gains, according to Travelers. Anthropic also announced leadership changes and released a report showing Claude is mainly used for coding, with success rates dropping on complex tasks.
January 15, 2026
OpenAI’s $10B Cerebras bet is about one thing: making ChatGPT faster
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OpenAI’s $10B Cerebras bet is about one thing: making ChatGPT faster

OpenAI will buy up to 750 megawatts of computing power from Cerebras Systems over three years in a deal exceeding $10 billion, a source said. The agreement aims to speed up AI inference as demand for fast responses grows. Cerebras claims its processors can deliver outputs up to 15 times faster than GPUs. Analysts warn mixing chip types could increase data center costs and complexity.
January 15, 2026
Trump Mobile’s $499 Gold T1 Phone Still Hasn’t Shipped: Latest Updates and Refund Questions (Jan. 13, 2026)
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Trump Mobile’s $499 Gold T1 Phone Still Hasn’t Shipped: Latest Updates and Refund Questions (Jan. 13, 2026)

Trump Mobile’s $499 “T1” gold smartphone remains unavailable as of Jan. 13, 2026, despite months of pre-orders and $100 deposits. No firm shipping date has been announced. Media reports highlight growing refund concerns and unverified claims about preorder numbers. The company continues to accept deposits while offering only vague shipping estimates.
January 13, 2026
Apple’s Record iPhone 17 Sales Set to Power 2025 Smartphone Growth, IDC Warns of 2026 Slowdown
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Apple’s Record iPhone 17 Sales Set to Power 2025 Smartphone Growth, IDC Warns of 2026 Slowdown

Apple is projected to ship over 247 million iPhones in 2025, marking its highest annual total and driving global smartphone shipments to 1.25 billion units, according to IDC. The firm raised its 2025 market growth forecast to 1.5%, citing surging iPhone 17 demand, especially in China. IDC expects shipments to contract 0.9% in 2026 amid rising memory prices and supply constraints.
December 3, 2025
AWS Outage Sends Shockwaves Through Payments, Apps and Even Smart Mattresses
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AWS Outage Sends Shockwaves Through Payments, Apps and Even Smart Mattresses

A major Amazon Web Services outage on Oct. 19-20, 2025, disrupted thousands of websites and apps worldwide, including Snapchat, Netflix, and UAE banking platforms. Amazon traced the failure to a DNS automation bug in its DynamoDB system, which broke connectivity until engineers manually restored records. UAE banks reported payment failures and double charges, urging customers to check statements.
October 26, 2025
Apple Stock Rockets to Record High as iPhone 17 Demand Explodes
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Apple Stock Rockets to Record High as iPhone 17 Demand Explodes

Apple’s iPhone 17 series is outselling last year’s models by 14% in the first 10 days after launch in China and the U.S., according to Counterpoint Research. Apple shares jumped 4% to a record high near $264 on Oct. 20, pushing its market cap close to $4 trillion. Wall Street analysts upgraded the stock, citing surging iPhone demand. The iPhone Air sold out in China but faces weaker global demand, with production cuts expected.
October 21, 2025
Global GSM Shake-Up: 2G & 3G Fade as 4G Expands – Key Developments (Sept 12–13, 2025)
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Global GSM Shake-Up: 2G & 3G Fade as 4G Expands – Key Developments (Sept 12–13, 2025)

Governments and operators in 75 countries have shut down 169 2G and 3G networks as of 2024, according to GSMA. Namibia launched its first private 4G network, while South Africa plans to retire 2G/3G by 2027. The Philippines and New Zealand are phasing out legacy networks. In Nigeria, T2 gained 290,000 subscribers after a roaming deal with MTN.
September 13, 2025
6G network
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6G Revolution: Blazing Speeds, Global Tech Rivalries, and the Next Wireless Frontier

China launched a 6G test satellite and achieved a 100 Gbps laser link from space to ground. South Korea’s ETRI demonstrated a 200 Gbps wireless 6G prototype in January 2025. Japan’s SoftBank began outdoor 6G trials in Tokyo with Nokia in July 2025. Ten countries signed a White House-backed pledge in February 2024 for secure, open, and resilient 6G networks.
August 18, 2025
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