Today: 28 May 2026

Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Over 4,200 ISPs operated in Ukraine as of August 2024, with Kyivstar holding 19% market share. Starlink received an operator license in April 2022 and had about 42,000 terminals by 2023. Median fixed broadband speed was 74–84 Mbps; mobile, 24–43 Mbps. Around 29.6 million Ukrainians used the internet in 2023, or 79% of the population.
24 February 2025
Internet Access in Mozambique

Internet Access in Mozambique

Tmcel is restructuring to avoid bankruptcy after accumulating over $400 million in debt. Vodacom Mozambique holds about half the mobile market and launched the country's first limited 5G service in Maputo in 2023. By early 2024, there were 18.91 million active mobile SIMs, covering roughly 55% of the population. Fixed-line broadband remains rare, and about one-third of Mozambicans lack mobile broadband coverage.
23 February 2025
Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Libya had 12.4 million active mobile connections by June 2023, about 179% of its population. State firms dominate the sector, with Libyana and Al-Madar Al-Jadeed covering most of the country’s 4G users. Fixed broadband remains limited at 326,000 subscriptions in 2022. Libya ranked 161st of 179 countries for mobile speed in 2023, with median downloads of 8–16 Mbps.
16 February 2025
Internet Access in China

Internet Access in China

China had 1.09 billion internet users by end-2023, with over 99% on mobile. State-owned ISPs—China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile—control regional access and backbone networks. All international traffic passes through three government-run gateways, slowing foreign site access. The Great Firewall blocks major foreign platforms and censors content; VPN use is tightly restricted.
Internet Access in Syria

Internet Access in Syria

Syria opened public internet access around 2000, years after establishing its first connection in 1997. By 2010–2011, about 4.5 million Syrians were online, but the government kept strict control over infrastructure and content. As of 2021, internet penetration reached 46–47%, still well below the regional average.
7 February 2025
Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

A former Google AI researcher says Google’s claim that its Bard system “learned” Bengali on its own is misleading, citing company data showing Bengali was already in its training mix. The dispute follows a 2023 “60 Minutes” segment where Google executives called Bard’s language abilities a “black box.” Bard has since been rebranded as Gemini and integrated into Google’s core products.
Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Nanox.AI, formerly Zebra Medical Vision, is now the imaging software unit of Nasdaq-listed Nanox, which acquired Zebra for $100 million in 2021. The company reported losses and financing risk in its 2026 filing but said it added Cedars-Sinai as a trial partner and accelerated U.S. deployment of its Nanox.ARC systems. NICE approved Nanox AI tools for NHS use during a three-year evidence period. FDA cleared its HealthFLD liver analysis software in 2024.
AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

U.S. employers cited artificial intelligence in 4,247 announced job cuts in 2023, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. By March 2026, AI was the top stated reason for U.S. job cuts that month, with 15,341 announced. The broader labor market showed 6.866 million job openings in March 2026, while layoffs remained at 1.2%, according to the Labor Department.
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Stock Market Today

  • Houston Rockets Owner Tilman Fertitta to Acquire Caesars Entertainment for $18 Billion
    May 28, 2026, 10:47 AM EDT. Tilman Fertitta's holding company, owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets and Golden Nugget casinos, is set to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at about $18 billion. This major acquisition signifies a substantial move by Fertitta into the Las Vegas casino market. Caesars Entertainment is a leading casino operator, and this purchase highlights a strategic expansion in hospitality and gaming. The deal underscores continued consolidation in the U.S. casino industry, positioning Fertitta to enhance his footprint in entertainment and gaming sectors.

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Infleqtion Shares Rise On Oxford Quantum Update, Holder Sale Lingers

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell 4.6% to $17.96 Thursday after ether dropped below $2,000 for the first time since March. The company reported holding 5.39 million ETH and $12.3 billion in crypto, cash, and other investments as of May 25. Bitmine is on FTSE Russell’s preliminary Russell 3000 additions list, with the index rebalancing set for June 26. Peers Strategy and SharpLink also traded lower.
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UMAC Stock Gains After Pentagon Funding Report, Profit Uncertainty Remains

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Unusual Machines shares jumped as much as 52% Thursday after reports the Trump administration is in talks to fund U.S. drone makers. The Orlando-based supplier’s stock was last up 41% at $26.52. First-quarter revenue soared 296% to $8.1 million, but the company posted a $7.3 million operating loss. Reuters said it could not independently confirm the government funding talks.
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