Switzerland boasts one of the world’s most connected populations, with internet penetration near universal levels. As of early 2024, around 8.74 million people (about 99% of the population) were internet users datareportal.com. Even among older Swiss, adoption is high – over 96% of those aged 15–88 use the internet, and more than half of seniors…
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Introduction: An Unprecedented Week in Artificial Intelligence The past week has been a watershed moment for artificial intelligence (AI), marked by record-breaking financial milestones, regulatory crackdowns, ethical controversies, and technological leaps across industries. Nvidia shattered the $4 trillion market cap barrier, cementing its role as the engine of the AI revolution. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s Grok…
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Frankfurt’s AI Hub Drives Digital Transformation in Germany Frankfurt launches the “AI Hub” to foster an AI ecosystem, uniting companies, start-ups, investors, and talent. The initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation and help German businesses leverage artificial intelligence for innovative business models and economic growth. Continue reading on faz.net How AI is Transforming Retail and E-commerce Pricing and…
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Penghu Wuyu CEO Xu Jiakang on Vertical Integration and Cost Solutions in Satellite IoT Penghu Wuyu CEO Xu Jiakang stated that vertical integration is essential to overcome the high costs in satellite IoT. He emphasized that 5G NTN can merge terrestrial and satellite networks, enabling commercial viability. Xu noted, “Only by integrating network operations, terminal…
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Apple Delays MacBook Pro M5 Release to Spring 2026, Breaking Annual Update Cycle Apple will delay the MacBook Pro M5 launch to spring 2026, breaking its usual annual update cycle. The new model will mainly feature the updated M5 chip, with major design changes expected for the M6 version. Other Apple releases in 2025–2026 include…
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Major Product Launches and Updates Amazon Alexa+ Rollout and Features: Amazon’s generative AI upgrade for Alexa – dubbed Alexa+ – entered broad early access by mid-2025. After a February launch event, Alexa+ was initially available to a limited group and reached over 1 million users by June theverge.com. Alexa+ is a next-gen voice assistant that…
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Europe’s Space Ambitions: Breaking Free from US Launch Dominance Europe is accelerating its efforts to reduce dependence on the United States for space launches, a move driven by both strategic necessity and the explosive growth of the global space economy. In 2024, the US conducted a staggering 154 orbital launches, while Europe managed only three—a…
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Europe Accelerates Space Launch Capabilities to Reduce US Dependence Europe is ramping up efforts to decrease reliance on the US for space launches. New facilities in Sweden and Norway aim to launch satellites from continental Europe, addressing both commercial and military needs. In 2024, the US conducted 154 orbital launches, while Europe managed only three,…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules of technology, business, and society at a breakneck pace. The past 24 hours have seen seismic shifts: from Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot scandal and the European Union’s sweeping new AI regulations, to the dawn of a new browser war led by OpenAI and Perplexity. Meanwhile, the AI boom…
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Amazon and AWS Unveil Next-Gen AI Servers with Advanced Cooling for Nvidia Blackwell GPUs Amazon and AWS introduced P6e-GB200 UltraServers to meet rising AI compute demands, supporting trillion-parameter models and advanced AI applications. AWS developed a custom In-Row Heat Exchanger (IRHX) cooling solution for new Nvidia Blackwell GPUs. VP Dave Brown stated, “off-the-shelf cooling options…
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