Tech
Every published file in reverse chronological order.
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Fire at Polish drone manufacturer WB Electronics under investigation
A fire broke out shortly after midnight at WB Electronics’ drone-component facility in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland, with police investigating possible arson. No injuries were reported.
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Nvidia rises after report that China greenlights H200 AI chip purchases, as investors watch Big Tech spending
Nvidia shares gained after reports said Chinese authorities approved purchases of its H200 AI chips, a development closely tied to U.S. export licensing and to the pace of AI infrastructure spending by the company’s biggest customers.
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Big Tech earnings take center stage with investors watching capex and AI spending
Earnings from Microsoft, Meta and Tesla due Jan. 28, 2026 put the spotlight on how aggressively big tech plans to spend on AI infrastructure and data centers, and what that implies for suppliers and the broader market narrative.
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ASML’s record year underscores how AI demand is reshaping chipmaking — and why suppliers are still cutting costs
ASML’s blockbuster 2025 results show how AI spending is flowing deep into the semiconductor toolchain, even as the company moves to streamline operations with planned job cuts.
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White House proclamation sets semiconductor import adjustments and a 25% duty on certain advanced chips
A January 14, 2026 presidential proclamation cites a Commerce Department national security finding on semiconductors and outlines a plan that includes a 25% duty on certain advanced computing chips, with exceptions tied to U.S. buildout and other uses.
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At Davos, tech leaders pitch an AI future—while bubble worries linger
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, tech executives promoted an expansive vision for AI adoption and massive data-center buildouts, while some leaders acknowledged signs of overheated investment and the risks of a hype-driven bubble.
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Tech giants stumble early in 2026 as investors rotate away from mega-cap growth
Several of the largest U.S. tech stocks have had a rough start to 2026, with investors shifting toward other parts of the market amid valuation concerns and a more cautious “risk-off” mood.
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France votes to ban social media for under-15s, setting a new test for age verification and platform accountability
French lawmakers approved legislation banning under-15s from social media and extending phone restrictions in schools. The plan raises major technical questions about age checks, enforcement timelines, and how platforms will comply under European digital rules.
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Micron plans $24 billion Singapore chip expansion to meet AI-driven memory demand
Micron said it will invest about $24 billion over the next decade to build an advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, with production expected to start in the second half of 2028. The company is positioning the expansion to support rising demand for NAND memory tied to AI and data-center growth.
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Micron breaks ground on a Singapore fab, committing about $24 billion as AI-driven memory demand surges
Micron said it is investing about $24 billion over 10 years in an advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, with output targeted for the second half of 2028, citing rising AI and data-centric demand for NAND memory.
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Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a next-generation AI chip aimed at competing with Amazon and Google
Microsoft announced a new in-house AI accelerator, Maia 200, positioning it as a leap in efficiency and performance for large-model inference. The company is explicitly benchmarking against competing cloud chips as it seeks to deepen control over the hardware powering its AI services.
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Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 fixes after January update triggers crashes and boot errors
Reports of Windows 11 crashes and serious boot issues pushed Microsoft to ship out-of-band and emergency updates in January. The episode highlights the tension between rapid security patching and reliability for enterprise fleets.