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Feb 23, 11:07
Stargate delays push OpenAI to seek cloud compute alternatives
OpenAI is scrambling to secure computing power after its Stargate data center venture stalled, turning to cloud partners and alternative hardware to fill the gap, according to The Information.

SenseTime faces sustained financial and geopolitical pressure, and a recent Bloomberg Intelligence note says the market may still be underestimating the strain on its balance sheet and exposure to external restrictions, despite two fundraising rounds in 2024.

Nokia recently initiated a patent lawsuit against Acer and Asus, obtaining an injunction from a German court that temporarily banned the sales of certain notebook and desktop products by both companies in Germany. Acer stressed its respect for intellectual property rights and stated it has prepared design-around solutions to quickly resume supply legally, minimizing the impact.

The US government will halt the collection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting February 24, 2026, following a February 20 executive order titled "Ending Certain Tariff Actions." While the rollback removes a major cost burden for importers, President Donald Trump's plan to impose a broad 15% tariff on most global imports threatens to offset much of the relief, especially for the technology sector.

The artificial intelligence boom has triggered a global race for chips, electricity, and land. Now it is fuelling something even more ambitious: proposals to move data centers into orbit.
Global memory supply shortages are forcing PC and server vendors to pass higher component costs on to customers, with Lenovo notifying North American partners of planned price adjustments on selected commercial client devices and server products from March 2026. Resellers were urged to order by February 25, 2026, and ensure delivery by February 28, 2026, to preserve current pricing.
As the global memory market tightens under the weight of artificial intelligence (AI) demand, Japanese NAND flash maker Kioxia Holdings has emerged as one of the clearest beneficiaries of the current upcycle, with its 2026 production capacity already fully booked and supply constraints expected to persist into 2027, according to KST Components, an electronic component distributor.

To accelerate the expansion of its Snapdragon X series processors in the PC market, Qualcomm has recruited former AMD corporate vice president Jason Banta as vice president of global compute sales. He will oversee channel sales strategy across consumer and commercial markets and expand OEM partnerships.

Agility Robotics and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada have signed agreements to deploy the Digit humanoid robot in a commercial production setting, moving the technology from a one-year pilot to operational use on assembly lines. The deal uses a Robots-as-a-Service model to automate logistics and material handling tasks.
Nvidia is returning to the consumer PC market with AI-focused laptop processors designed to power next-generation Windows systems. According to The Wall Street Journal, Nvidia's system-on-chip (SoC) processors are expected to debut this year in laptops from Dell and Lenovo. Analysts do not expect a near-term earnings impact, but the move secures Nvidia a role in the emerging AI PC upgrade cycle.
Meta is reviving its smartwatch ambitions as part of a broader push to define the next era of AI-powered consumer hardware, setting up a fresh competitive battle with rivals including Apple and Google. According to The Information, Meta plans to release its first smartwatch, code-named "Malibu 2," in 2026. The device will feature health-tracking capabilities and a built-in Meta AI assistant. This revival comes after the company abandoned an earlier smartwatch project in 2022 amid cost-cutting at its Reality Labs hardware division.
Microsoft has named AI executive Asha Sharma as the new head of its Xbox and gaming division. The appointment signals a deliberate pivot back to console players, after years of chasing mobile and PC audiences.