News 10 February 2026

Technology News 25.02.2026

Technology News 25.02.2026

MatX raised $500 million in a Series B round led by Jane Street and Situational Awareness to develop AI chips aimed at outperforming Nvidia GPUs. The startup, founded by ex-Google engineers, will use the funds for production with TSMC and plans to ship chips in 2027. Etched, a rival, raised a similar amount last month at a $5 billion valuation. MatX’s current valuation was not disclosed.
February 25, 2026
Singapore lifts lid on UNC3886 telecom hack hitting Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba
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Singapore lifts lid on UNC3886 telecom hack hitting Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba

Hackers linked to UNC3886 breached parts of all four major Singapore telcos’ networks in 2025, authorities said Tuesday. No service disruptions or evidence of stolen customer data were found. A multi-agency response, Operation CYBER GUARDIAN, lasted over 11 months. Officials said attackers used a zero-day exploit and exfiltrated some technical network data.
February 10, 2026
Uber taps Baidu’s Apollo Go for a Dubai robotaxi launch next month on its app
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Uber taps Baidu’s Apollo Go for a Dubai robotaxi launch next month on its app

Uber and Baidu will launch Baidu’s Apollo Go self-driving taxis for ride-hailing in Dubai’s Jumeirah area within a month, offering an “Autonomous” option on the Uber app. Passengers can also be matched with autonomous vehicles on UberX and Uber Comfort trips. The service will expand citywide as regulators approve. Fleet operations will be managed by New Horizon.
February 10, 2026
Microsoft’s new AI data-center bet: superconducting cables to squeeze more power in less space
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Microsoft’s new AI data-center bet: superconducting cables to squeeze more power in less space

Microsoft is testing high-temperature superconductor power lines for data centers as U.S. grid constraints delay expansion. Early results show the cables can carry as much power as conventional lines in less space, but high costs and cooling demands may keep the technology in pilot stages. Microsoft has not disclosed investment amounts or deployment timelines.
February 10, 2026
Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $70,000 again as U.S. data looms and Korea exchange blunder bites
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $70,000 again as U.S. data looms and Korea exchange blunder bites

Bitcoin fell 0.2% to $69,331 in late Tuesday trading, slipping below $70,000 after a South Korean exchange error and ahead of key U.S. economic data. Ether dropped 1.7% to $2,024. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw mixed flows, with $144.9 million net inflows driven by Grayscale, while BlackRock posted outflows. South Korea’s regulator called for tougher rules after Bithumb mistakenly credited 620,000 bitcoins to users.
February 10, 2026
SPGI stock tumbles after S&P Global’s 2026 outlook misses — what Wall Street is watching next
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SPGI stock tumbles after S&P Global’s 2026 outlook misses — what Wall Street is watching next

S&P Global shares dropped 7% to $412.15 Tuesday after the company forecast 2026 adjusted earnings per share below estimates at $19.40 to $19.65. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 9% to $3.92 billion, with adjusted EPS at $4.30. The board approved a $0.97 dividend and confirmed plans to spin off its Mobility unit in mid-2026. Moody’s and MSCI shares also fell.
February 10, 2026
Hidden tunnel on Venus? Old Magellan radar points to a giant lava tube
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Hidden tunnel on Venus? Old Magellan radar points to a giant lava tube

Reprocessed Magellan radar data has revealed a vast hollow lava tube beneath Venus’s Nyx Mons volcano, scientists reported Monday. The cavity measures about 1 km across and at least 375 meters high, marking the first subsurface feature detected on the planet. Researchers say future radar missions could confirm the finding and search for more underground structures.
February 10, 2026
Google’s AI Overviews draw a fresh EU antitrust complaint from publishers
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Google’s AI Overviews draw a fresh EU antitrust complaint from publishers

The European Publishers Council filed an EU antitrust complaint against Google, alleging its AI Overviews in Search use journalism without consent, opt-outs, or fair pay. The move comes as the European Commission investigates Google’s AI use of publisher content. The complaint claims Google’s AI features threaten publishers’ traffic and revenue. Google has not commented.
February 10, 2026
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
Oracle (ORCL) stock pops again before the open as Wall Street splits on its OpenAI bet
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Oracle (ORCL) stock pops again before the open as Wall Street splits on its OpenAI bet

Oracle shares climbed 1.5% in premarket trading Tuesday after a 9.7% surge Monday, trading near $158.95. D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock, citing optimism about Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and OpenAI contracts, while Melius Research downgraded it, warning of cash flow and competitive risks. Oracle remains far below its 52-week high of $345.72. The company plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 to fund cloud growth.
February 10, 2026
Google stock slips in premarket as Alphabet’s $20B bond sale puts AI spending back in focus
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Google stock slips in premarket as Alphabet’s $20B bond sale puts AI spending back in focus

Alphabet shares slipped 0.1% to $324.14 in premarket trading after the company sold $20 billion in investment-grade bonds to fund AI data center and chip expansion. CEO Sundar Pichai last week projected 2026 capex at $175–185 billion. Traders are watching funding costs and upcoming U.S. macro data for further moves. Waymo expanded fully autonomous operations to Nashville.
February 10, 2026
Tesla stock in focus: TSLA eyes fresh swing with delayed jobs report and CPI ahead
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Tesla stock in focus: TSLA eyes fresh swing with delayed jobs report and CPI ahead

Tesla shares closed up 1.5% at $417.32 on Monday ahead of delayed U.S. payrolls data due Wednesday and the CPI report on Friday. Traders are watching Tesla’s progress on autonomy and new Model Y pricing as the company pushes for regulatory changes and seeks software approvals in Europe and China. S&P 500 e-mini futures slipped 0.1% early Tuesday.
February 10, 2026
Infinix Note Edge review flags slim 5G phone with 6,500mAh battery and 4,500‑nit screen
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Infinix Note Edge review flags slim 5G phone with 6,500mAh battery and 4,500‑nit screen

Infinix’s Note Edge drew early notice after a review highlighted its 7.2mm slim body paired with a 6,500mAh battery, calling the combination rare in midrange 5G phones. The device features a 6.78-inch 3D-curved AMOLED display rated at 4,500 nits and runs on a Dimensity 7100 5G chipset. Infinix targets emerging markets, with pricing starting around $200 depending on region.
February 10, 2026
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