News 3 February 2026

Eli Lilly stock price dips after-hours as Zepbound pen news meets Novo’s Wegovy price-cut plan
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Eli Lilly stock price dips after-hours as Zepbound pen news meets Novo’s Wegovy price-cut plan

Eli Lilly shares fell 1.6% to $1,042.15 Tuesday, then edged up 0.1% after hours, following FDA clearance of a four-dose Zepbound KwikPen for weight loss. The new device will cost $299 per month for cash customers. Novo Nordisk announced it will cut U.S. list prices for Ozempic and Wegovy by up to 50% starting in 2027. Investors weighed pricing moves and clinical trial results as competition intensified.
February 25, 2026
Germany’s $41 billion military space splurge: lasers, spy satellites and 100+ secure comms satellites
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Germany’s $41 billion military space splurge: lasers, spy satellites and 100+ secure comms satellites

Germany is considering a €35 billion military space plan focused on an encrypted satellite network of over 100 satellites, its space commander said. The proposal includes spy satellites, space planes, and non-kinetic tools like jamming and lasers to disrupt hostile satellites. Berlin aims to prioritize domestic and European suppliers for the project.
February 3, 2026
OpenAI eyes faster ChatGPT chips as it weighs Nvidia alternatives and $100B talks drag
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OpenAI eyes faster ChatGPT chips as it weighs Nvidia alternatives and $100B talks drag

OpenAI is seeking alternatives to Nvidia’s latest AI chips to speed up inference for products like ChatGPT, sources say. Nvidia, OpenAI, and Oracle denied reports of friction over Nvidia’s planned investment. Nvidia shares fell about 3% Tuesday morning as investors reacted to the news. OpenAI has held talks with AMD and startups but says Nvidia still powers most of its operations.
February 3, 2026
Waymo’s $16 Billion Cash Haul Pushes Valuation to $126 Billion — Here’s What Changes Now
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Waymo’s $16 Billion Cash Haul Pushes Valuation to $126 Billion — Here’s What Changes Now

Waymo raised $16 billion in new funding, lifting its valuation to $126 billion. Dragoneer, DST Global, and Sequoia led the round, with Alphabet staying as majority owner. Waymo says it logged 15 million trips in 2025 and now operates over 400,000 weekly rides across six U.S. metro areas. The company plans to expand its robotaxi fleet into at least 20 more cities in 2026.
February 3, 2026
China’s ‘Hidden’ Door Handle Ban Targets Tesla-Style Designs From 2027
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China’s ‘Hidden’ Door Handle Ban Targets Tesla-Style Designs From 2027

China will require all new cars to have visible door handles and a mechanical release that works without electricity starting Jan. 1, 2027. Existing models have until Jan. 1, 2029, to comply. The rule targets flush, electronic handles used by Tesla and others after safety concerns. An analyst warned the change could force costly redesigns and influence global regulations.
February 3, 2026
Supreme Court of India to WhatsApp: Stop ‘playing’ with privacy as Meta data-sharing ban looms
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Supreme Court of India to WhatsApp: Stop ‘playing’ with privacy as Meta data-sharing ban looms

India’s Supreme Court warned it may reinstate a ban on WhatsApp for sharing user data with Meta affiliates, demanding a written affidavit by Feb. 9. Chief Justice Surya Kant called the privacy policy misleading and pressed Meta on monetizing user metadata. The court involved the IT Ministry and threatened to dismiss appeals without firm commitments. WhatsApp has over 500 million users in India.
February 3, 2026
Spain targets TikTok, X and Instagram with under-16 ban plan and exec liability push in Spain
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Spain targets TikTok, X and Instagram with under-16 ban plan and exec liability push in Spain

Spain will introduce a bill next week to hold social media executives liable for illegal and hate speech content, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Tuesday. The government also plans to ban social media use for those under 16. Sanchez announced the measures at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Prosecutors will investigate possible violations by Grok, TikTok, and Instagram.
February 3, 2026
Google Cloud lands Liberty Global in five-year Gemini AI deal across Europe
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Google Cloud lands Liberty Global in five-year Gemini AI deal across Europe

Google Cloud and Liberty Global signed a five-year agreement to deploy Gemini AI and cloud technologies across Liberty’s European operations, the companies said Tuesday. The deal includes AI-powered TV search, automated customer service, and autonomous network management. Liberty will also expand sales of Google devices and run some Google Cloud services in its own data centres.
February 3, 2026
Paris prosecutors raid X offices, summon Elon Musk as Grok deepfake probe widens
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Paris prosecutors raid X offices, summon Elon Musk as Grok deepfake probe widens

French authorities raided X’s Paris office Tuesday as part of a cybercrime investigation now expanded to include AI chatbot Grok and sexually explicit deepfakes, some allegedly involving minors. Prosecutors summoned Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for questioning on April 20. UK and EU regulators have also launched probes into X and its AI services over data handling and harmful content. X has not commented on the raid or summons.
February 3, 2026
Siemens Energy’s $1 billion U.S. bet: new Mississippi switchgear plant taps AI power boom
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Siemens Energy’s $1 billion U.S. bet: new Mississippi switchgear plant taps AI power boom

Siemens Energy will invest $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing, including a new grid-equipment plant in Mississippi set to open in 2028. CEO Christian Bruch cited surging demand from data centres, with about 20 gigawatts of generation capacity tied to U.S. data-centre projects. Grid expansion faces delays due to equipment shortages and slow connections. The U.S. is now Siemens Energy’s top market for orders.
February 3, 2026
NXP’s upbeat forecast hints industrial-chip bottom — but telecom slump knocks shares
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NXP’s upbeat forecast hints industrial-chip bottom — but telecom slump knocks shares

NXP Semiconductors forecast first-quarter revenue of $3.05–$3.25 billion, above analyst estimates, citing strong demand in automotive and industrial markets. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $3.34 billion, with adjusted earnings of $3.35 per share, both beating forecasts. Shares fell about 5% after hours, pressured by an 18% drop in communications infrastructure revenue. Automotive sales totaled $1.88 billion for the quarter.
February 3, 2026
Amazon AWS data center expansion in Europe hits seven-year power grid queues
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Amazon AWS data center expansion in Europe hits seven-year power grid queues

Amazon Web Services says delays of up to seven years in connecting to Europe’s power grid are stalling new data center projects. The company told Reuters these waits now rival real estate and construction as the main obstacle to expansion. The EU is considering proposals to speed up grid permits and modernize infrastructure. Italy and Spain face particular backlogs due to speculative project filings.
February 3, 2026
Leak: Xiaomi 17 Ultra could cost €1,499 in Europe — and ship with a smaller battery

Leak: Xiaomi 17 Ultra could cost €1,499 in Europe — and ship with a smaller battery

A tipster says the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will launch in Europe at €1,499 for the 16GB/512GB version, with a 6,000 mAh battery for global models—smaller than the 6,800 mAh unit in China. A German retailer briefly listed the Xiaomi 17 at €1,099 for 12GB/512GB, with a 6,330 mAh battery. Code leaks show the Xiaomi 17T may feature a 6,500 mAh battery and 67W charging. Xiaomi has not confirmed European pricing or launch dates.
February 3, 2026
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 quietly revamps Pixel Adaptive Connectivity — what the new toggles do
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 quietly revamps Pixel Adaptive Connectivity — what the new toggles do

Google has split Pixel’s Adaptive Connectivity feature into two separate toggles in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2: “Auto-switch to mobile network” and “Optimize network for battery life,” both enabled by default. The change follows an update to Adaptive Connectivity Services. The new options replace the previous single switch and warn users about possible data charges. A stable rollout is expected in March.
February 3, 2026
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