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Blackstone-acquired AirTrunk, a prominent hyperscale data center specialist backed by investment partner Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), is set to secure a green loan of $1.7 billion (SG$2.2 billion) for a data center project in Singapore, according to Bloomberg. This comes after the recent unveiling of a second data centre in Malaysia, where the data center specialist invested over $2 million in the 420MW of IT capacity project, making it the 12th Airtrunk’s data centre across the Asia-Pacific and Japan markets (APJ).  The financing of this Singapore project is meant to support the construction of a cutting-edge 80.2MW…

Intel is reportedly forming a joint venture with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), signifying a strategic move meant to strengthen the manufacturing capabilities of its foundry division, and regain lost ground in the global semiconductor race. The reported deal comes amidst significant pressure from the U.S. government to work out Intel’s long-standing production challenges and secure the nation’s semiconductor chip supply chain. The U.S. government under the administration of President Trump has shown deep interest in this deal, viewing the joint venture as a pathway to strengthen domestic chip production and reduce over-reliance on foreign manufacturers. Under the proposed arrangement,…

The telecommunications industry is stepping up its commitment to sustainability through a wide collaboration among major players. As data consumption surges and new technologies like 5G and 6G expand, the sector faces growing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. Leading telecom companies, including BT Group, Vodafone, Ericsson, and several others, are now joining forces in collaborative initiatives to address their energy consumption, cut emissions, and foster sustainable practices across the industry, as well as throughout their supply chains. A recent effort is the joint letter signed by the Digital Connectivity Forum (DCF), the UK Government’s advisory group on digital connectivity…

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the transformation of everyday life and business operations has significantly increased, and with it, the potential for cyber threats. As hackers become more sophisticated, the need for robust Cybersecurity frameworks increase. In response, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged not only as a tool for enhancing cyber defenses but also as a key component in mitigating new and complex threats. This article explores the critical interplay between AI and cybersecurity, detailing how AI-assisted defenses are changing the approach to protecting digital assets against an emerging array of cyber threats. Introduction: The Urgency of Cybersecurity in…

Samsung has announced a delay in the launch of its Galaxy S25 Edge, leaving fans and smartphone geeks to speculate about the underlying reasons. Initially scheduled for an April release, Samsung announced that the new launch date will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025, a month from the previous date. Although the company is yet to provide an official explanation, it is speculated that a change in leadership may be influencing this new timeline. There was a change in leadership following the death of former Samsung Device eXperience (DX) head Jong-Hee Han. TM Roh, the former head of Mobile eXperience (MX)…

With the increase in the usage of AI-powered chatbots, and even more funding to build and democratize Artificial Intelligence in general, AI-powered cyber threats are now on the horizon. For quite some time now, Cybersecurity professionals have been asking important questions, one of which is how AI companies & startups manage sensitive data. There’s also the worry of AI being used to proliferate criminal activities in the darknet, as well as the worry of arming individuals with the know-how of using AI-powered phishing and malware content to target individuals and large corporations. So it is understandable that with AI gaining…

Samsung Electronics’ unveiling of three new AI-powered models in the popular Galaxy A series – Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G – highlights a significant introduction of AI integration and cutting-edge features while maintaining affordability, which aligns with the company’s mission to democratize advanced technology. This comes after the release of Apple’s AI-infused and budget-friendly iPhone 16e into the market. The new AI-powered smartphones come with advanced camera features, enhanced durability, well-rounded security and privacy protections, as well as the introduction of Awesome Intelligence – “the first comprehensive mobile AI experience available on the Galaxy A…

Elon Musk’s xAI has recently found itself wrapped in a controversial trademark dispute over its chatbot name “Grok,” a term coined by science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein in his 1961 novel “Stranger in a Strange Land.” Heinlein explains the word “Grok” to mean understanding something fully and thoroughly. xAI’s Chatbot Grok has been challenged due to name similarities with existing trademarks held by other entities. The company’s trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office was suspended after the agency argued that the name could be confused with two other companies’ names – AI chipmaker Groq and Software…

Microsoft Corp. has reportedly paused and canceled projects on the expansion of data centers meant to cater to the rising AI industry. Microsoft, which has invested billions of dollars to expand the digital infrastructure powering cloud services to support OpenAI’s projects, is now re-evaluating the relationship they have, as OpenAI was touted by U.S. President Trump to be in a partnership with rivals like Oracle Corp., according to AP News. One of the many reasons that led to the cancellation of this expansion – an expansion that would have been one for the books – was the concerns surrounding oversupply,…

Microsoft Corp. has reportedly paused and canceled projects on the expansion of data centers meant to cater to the rising AI industry. Microsoft, who had invested billions of dollars to expand digital infrastructure powering cloud services to support OpenAI’s projects, is now re-evaluating the relationship they have as OpenAI was touted by the U.S. President Trump to be in a partnership with rivals like Oracle Corp., according to AP News. One of the many reasons that led to the cancelling of this expansion – an expansion that would have been one for the books – was the concerns surrounding oversupply,…