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Meta AI data centre construction site north of Edmonton Alberta Canada C$13 billion investment

Meta to Build C$13 Billion AI Data Centre in Alberta, Its First in Canada

Meta announced plans to build a C$13 billion AI data centre north of Edmonton, Alberta — its largest outside the US and its first in Canada. The announcement omits a timeline, power

July 10, 2026

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Silicon wafers used in semiconductor manufacturing, the foundational material Micron's $3 billion supply chain investment aims to secure domestically

Micron Pledges $3 Billion to Build Up US Semiconductor Supply Chain, Raises Total Investment to $250 Billion

Micron will spend up to $3 billion strengthening the domestic chip supply chain, including $500 million for GlobalWafers' Texas wafer plant, as part of a broader commitment now exceeding $250 billion in US investment through 2035.

July 9, 2026

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals acquires Crinetics Pharmaceuticals in a $10 billion biotech deal

Vertex’s $10 Billion Crinetics Takeover Signals Pharma’s Biggest Rare Disease Bet Yet

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is making its largest acquisition ever, placing a massive $10 billion bet on rare

Nothing Phone (4b) Brings a Huge 6,000mAh Battery, But Its “Repairable” Design Sparks Backlash

Nothing has officially expanded its smartphone lineup with the launch of the Nothing Phone (4b), a

WhatsApp Plus Subscription Leak Sparks Backlash as Meta Bets on Paid Messaging Future

Meta is quietly testing a paid future for one of the world’s most ubiquitous messaging platforms, and early reactions suggest the gamble may not be as straightforward as it seems. The company

April 21, 2026

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Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X app redesigned interface with AI editing tools

Samsung’s Galaxy Enhance-X Gets Radical One UI 8.5 Overhaul, Turning Phones Into AI Editing Powerhouses

Samsung has rolled out a sweeping overhaul of its Galaxy Enhance-X app, transforming what was once a straightforward photo-enhancing tool into a far more expansive editing suite that now spans images, videos

April 21, 2026

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Huawei Watch Buds 2 Unveiled With Hidden Earbuds and Next-Level Health Tracking

Huawei has returned to the wearable spotlight with a device that challenges conventional categories, merging two everyday essentials into a single piece of hardware. The Huawei Watch Buds 2, unveiled this week

April 21, 2026

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Intel Nova Lake CPU leak showing 52 cores and 288MB cache

Intel Nova Lake Leak Stuns With 288MB Cache and 52-Core Power Play Against AMD

The leak of Intel’s next-generation desktop processors has sent shockwaves across the semiconductor industry, pointing to a dramatic escalation in the battle for CPU dominance. In recent years, the semiconductor industry has

April 21, 2026

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iOS 26.5 messaging upgrade and Apple Maps ads interface

iOS 26.5 Leak Reveals Apple’s Biggest Messaging Upgrade Yet With Controversial Twist

Apple’s next iPhone update is shaping up to be one of its most consequential in years, not because of flashy design changes, but because it quietly rewrites the rules of messaging while

April 21, 2026

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Apple Watch blood oxygen feature legal dispute ITC ruling Masimo

Apple Wins Major Legal Victory as US ITC Blocks Masimo Bid to Reinstate Apple Watch Import Ban

Apple has secured a significant legal victory in its ongoing intellectual property dispute with Masimo after a United States trade tribunal refused to revive an import ban on Apple Watch models, effectively

April 19, 2026

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Samsung One UI 8.5 update bringing Galaxy AI features to S24 and S25 smartphones

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update brings Galaxy S26-level AI features to millions of older phones

Samsung’s next big software leap is no longer limited to its newest flagship phones. With One UI 8.5, the company is preparing to push a wave of advanced artificial intelligence tools, previously

April 19, 2026

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AI driven app store growth surge 2026 mobile apps boom

AI Sparks Massive App Store Boom as Global App Launches Surge Over 60% in 2026

The global app economy is roaring back to life, and this time, artificial intelligence appears to be the engine driving it. After years of stagnation, Apple’s App Store and Google Play are

April 19, 2026

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Arc Raiders gameplay showing combat during new Expedition update

Arc Raiders Overhauls Expeditions as Damage-Based Rewards Replace Stash Grind, Sparking Player Backlash

In a sweeping redesign that signals a major philosophical shift, Arc Raiders is evolving as Embark Studios abandons one of its most controversial progression systems in favor of a more action-oriented model.

April 19, 2026

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iPhone 18 Pro leaked colors including Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver lineup

iPhone 18 Pro Leak Reveals Bold New Colors as Apple Drops Fan Favorite Finish

Apple’s next flagship iPhone is already taking shape — and if the latest leaks are accurate, the company is preparing one of its boldest aesthetic shifts in years. According to multiple reports

May 27, 2026

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Meta to Build C$13 Billion AI Data Centre in Alberta, Its First in Canada

Micron Pledges $3 Billion to Build Up US Semiconductor Supply Chain, Raises Total Investment to $250 Billion

Vertex’s $10 Billion Crinetics Takeover Signals Pharma’s Biggest Rare Disease Bet Yet

Nothing Phone (4b) Brings a Huge 6,000mAh Battery, But Its “Repairable” Design Sparks Backlash

Samsung’s Galaxy Enhance-X Gets Radical One UI 8.5 Overhaul, Turning Phones Into AI Editing Powerhouses

Huawei Watch Buds 2 Unveiled With Hidden Earbuds and Next-Level Health Tracking

Intel Nova Lake Leak Stuns With 288MB Cache and 52-Core Power Play Against AMD

iOS 26.5 Leak Reveals Apple’s Biggest Messaging Upgrade Yet With Controversial Twist

Apple Wins Major Legal Victory as US ITC Blocks Masimo Bid to Reinstate Apple Watch Import Ban

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update brings Galaxy S26-level AI features to millions of older phones

AI Sparks Massive App Store Boom as Global App Launches Surge Over 60% in 2026

Arc Raiders Overhauls Expeditions as Damage-Based Rewards Replace Stash Grind, Sparking Player Backlash

iPhone 18 Pro Leak Reveals Bold New Colors as Apple Drops Fan Favorite Finish

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