China Outside China 9 April 2026 War in the Gulf could tilt the cloud race toward China Strikes on U.S. data centers highlight the risks of concentration and the growing role of geopolitics in cloud competition. By Kinling Lo
Features 8 April 2026 A Mexican surveillance giant you’ve never heard of is now watching the U.S. border By José Olivares
Innovation 7 April 2026 India’s frugal AI models are a blueprint for resource-strapped nations The new book "LeanSpark" examines frugal innovation in India, including how startups Sarvam AI and Krutrim overcome cost and infrastructure constraints. By Jaideep Prabhu, Priyank Narayan and Mukesh Sud
Tech Giants 6 April 2026 “Data embassies” and safeguarding digital assets during wartime To avoid collateral damage, countries consider ditching giant server hubs for smaller, distributed ones—especially now that military and civilian data live side-by-side. By Rina Chandran
Tech Giants 3 April 2026 Amazon is betting on speed in a market that may not need it Quick commerce promises instant convenience, but it’s driven more by deep discounts and habit-building than real need. By Ananya Bhattacharya
Innovation 2 April 2026 Nations priced out of Big AI are building with frugal models Amid a widening global divide in AI adoption, low-cost AI models that can deliver sovereignty and efficiency with a smaller environmental footprint are gaining ground. By Rina Chandran
Labor 2 April 2026 In the Gulf, GPS jamming leaves delivery drivers navigating blind The war has led to mass GPS-jamming, forcing drivers to rely on memory, landmarks, and phone calls. By Divsha Bhat
Innovation 1 April 2026 “This is unprecedented”: America’s AI boom is leaving the rest of the world behind Tech leaders called AI a democratizing force. But it’s concentrating power and wealth in a handful of American companies. By Issie Lapowsky
Ideas 31 March 2026 Workers around the world are not getting what they want from AI A survey of workers in 60 countries found that a majority of those facing the threat of AI-driven job loss do not trust companies or governments to manage the transition fairly. By Adrian Brown
Innovation 31 March 2026 The world’s largest humanoid robot maker is going public China’s Unitree is profitable, scaling fast, and cutting prices even as most humanoid robots remain far from mass adoption. By Kinling Lo
EV Revolution 30 March 2026 EVs were meant to bypass oil. Now they’re stuck at the Strait of Hormuz The war has blocked the only sea route for the high-grade, low-carbon aluminum EVs need. There's no quick substitute. By Indranil Ghosh
