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YouTube Blocks Background Playback on Mobile Browsers for Free Users
February 2026 — YouTube has tightened controls on its mobile web experience by disabling background playback for users who are not subscribed to YouTube Premium. The change impacts people who previously used mobile browsers to continue playing audio while switching apps or locking their phone screens. What Has Changed Under the new enforcement, videos played…
Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Leak Reveals All-Black Camera Plateau and New Design Features
Cupertino, February 3, 2026 — Apple’s long-rumored first foldable iPhone is shaping up to be markedly different from any of the company’s previous phones, according to fresh design leaks circulating online. Industry insiders and tipsters suggest that the upcoming device will feature striking design elements, including an all-black camera plateau and rethought button placement, giving…
NVIDIA Invests $2 Billion in CoreWeave to Power AI Factory Expansion
Santa Clara / New York — NVIDIA has announced a strategic $2 billion investment in CoreWeave, a fast-growing AI cloud infrastructure provider, reinforcing their partnership to scale next-generation AI data centers—often referred to as “AI factories.” The investment is aimed at meeting the surging global demand for AI compute and strengthening the backbone of large-scale…
Microsoft rolls out initiative to limit data centre power costs
Microsoft has announced a new initiative aimed at reducing water consumption at its U.S. data centers while protecting local communities from potential increases in electricity costs driven by the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure. The move comes as political leaders across the country push for faster growth in data center capacity and power generation to…
Salesforce Announces the General Availability of Slackbot – Your Personal Agent for Work
AI has transformed our personal lives — answering questions instantly, fueling creativity, and delivering tailored insights with a simple prompt. But in the workplace, its impact has been slower. Clunky interfaces, disconnected tools, inconsistent results, and a lack of real business context have limited AI’s ability to truly change how work gets done. At Dreamforce,…
Blue Yonder Revolutionizes Retail Supply Chains with AI-Powered Solutions for Unified Planning and Execution
Retail supply chains today are under intense pressure as growing complexity, fragmented systems and rising customer expectations continue to squeeze margins and challenge operational efficiency. From demand forecasting to fulfilment and returns, retailers are being forced to rethink how they manage their end-to-end operations. In response to these challenges, Blue Yonder has introduced a new…
AMD in 2026: Yotta-Scale AI Platforms and Next-Generation GPU Leadership
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is emerging as one of the most innovative forces in high-performance computing and AI infrastructure. The company used CES 2026 as a platform to unveil its ambitious yotta-scale AI platform, designed to handle massive AI model training workloads while competing directly with Nvidia and Intel. This initiative reflects AMD’s long-term strategy…
Intel in 2026: AI Chips, Foundry Ambitions, and Market Reinvention
Intel is entering a critical phase of transformation, aiming to reclaim its dominance in semiconductor manufacturing while positioning itself as a leader in AI hardware. After several years of underperformance relative to rivals like AMD and Nvidia, Intel has invested heavily in next-generation manufacturing processes, AI chip design, and a growing foundry business targeting external…
Amazon in 2026: Cloud Dominance, AI Innovation, and Retail Evolution
Amazon continues to demonstrate why it remains one of the most influential technology companies globally. While the company is widely known for its retail empire, its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division has become the core engine of growth, driving innovation in AI, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise solutions. AWS now powers critical workloads for businesses, governments,…
Meta in 2026: AI, Reality Labs, and the Social Media-AR Convergence
In early 2026, Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) is navigating a pivotal phase in its evolution — one that blends its historic social media dominance with ambitious AI and augmented/virtual reality initiatives under the Reality Labs umbrella. While Meta remains a leader in social engagement through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, the company’s long-term growth…
Alphabet’s Ascent: Surpassing Apple, AI Leadership, and Strategic Momentum in 2026
In early 2026, Alphabet — Google’s parent company — has overtaken Apple to become the world’s second‑largest company by market capitalization, an emblematic milestone reflecting shifting investor preferences toward firms deeply embedded in artificial intelligence and cloud services. Alphabet’s market value climbed to approximately $3.88 – $3.89 trillion, edging out Apple’s roughly $3.84 trillion valuation — a dynamic shift…
Microsoft’s 2026 Narrative: Rumors, Reality, AI Investment, and Power Infrastructure Efforts
Microsoft began 2026 with its own share of market speculation, internal restructuring, and strategic AI investments that reflect broader industry trends. Recent online chatter suggested Microsoft was preparing for a massive layoff of potentially 11,000 – 22,000 employees worldwide, citing cost pressures due to accelerated AI infrastructure spending as a trigger. These rumors quickly drew attention —…