Apple is reportedly in preliminary talks with Indian chip maker CG Semi to bring chip assembly and packaging work to the country. This move would further deepen Apple’s manufacturing footprint in India, which now includes a workforce of 350,000 people built over just five years.
The 2014 celebrity photo leak was famously blamed on an iCloud security breach. New court confirmations show it was simple phishing, but that narrative never got corrected in the mainstream press. It highlights a persistent PR challenge for tech giants.
The Chinese data center operator has unveiled its ‘Next’ total solution, designed for denser GPU clusters. It also announced a partnership to build a massive new campus in Shaoguan, China.
International energy giant ENGIE has secured preferred bidder status for a major new solar farm in South Africa. The 240 MW Corona project is slated to begin construction in Q4 2026 and start commercial operations by the end of 2028.
Chinese battery maker Hithium has launched what it calls the world’s first “eight-hour-native” energy storage solution. The ∞Power8 system, paired with a massive 1300Ah cell, is designed from the ground up for long-duration storage to back up renewable energy. Mass production is scheduled for Q4 202
The team behind the Tomorrowland festival is applying its community-building skills to corporate innovation. Their Impact Circle network is now a key partner for the European Innovation Council, creating targeted matches between large companies and cutting-edge startups.
OpenAI is rolling out two major upgrades to ChatGPT today. Users will soon get Apple Music integration for playlists, and a new image model that’s up to 4x faster.
Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows 11 security updates are breaking VPN connectivity for some users. The problem primarily affects enterprise users running the Windows Subsystem for Linux. A fix is still under investigation.
LG smart TVs are receiving a webOS update that automatically installs a Microsoft Copilot tile on the home screen. The app cannot be uninstalled, only hidden, leading to significant user frustration over forced software and a lack of control.
The PC market is bracing for a wave of price hikes. Following Dell, Acer and ASUS now say soaring DRAM costs, fueled by AI demand, will force them to raise prices on consumer and enterprise systems.
