Mexico World Cup Counter-Drone Systems Demonstrated in CapitalMexico World Cup counter-drone systems were showcased by the country’s Defense Ministry on February 11 as part of security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At a military facility in Mexico City, soldiers presented a range of technologies designed to detect, jam and neutralise unauthorized drones that could threaten stadiums or fan zones during the tournament. The live demonstration included radio-frequency jammers capable of disrupting drone communications, radar systems to detect aerial objects, and handheld anti-drone devices designed for rapid response in crowded environments. https://youtube.com/shorts/-forMXqMurM?feature=share Security Preparations for a Global EventMexico will…
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AI Boom Fuels Infrastructure SpendingIron Mountain AI data center revenue is projected to rise above Wall Street expectations in fiscal 2026, driven by accelerating enterprise investment in land leases and infrastructure for artificial intelligence workloads. The surge in generative AI adoption has prompted companies to expand data center capacity to support the training and deployment of complex models. Iron Mountain, originally founded as a physical records management firm, has transformed its business to handle large-scale digital information storage and infrastructure services for thousands of enterprises. Revenue Outlook Tops EstimatesThe company forecast annual revenue between $7.63 billion and $7.78 billion for…
The Trump administration is promoting artificial intelligence exports and maritime surveillance technologies at this week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in southern China, aiming to counter Beijing’s growing technological and maritime influence. Casey Mace, the U.S. senior official to APEC, said Washington has launched a $20 million fund to support the adoption of American AI technologies by partner economies in the region. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen U.S. leadership in emerging technologies. The push comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected visit to China in April and the APEC leaders’ summit in Shenzhen this November,…
xAI IPO Reorganization Signals Strategic Shift The xAI IPO Reorganization marks a major leadership and structural overhaul at Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup as it prepares for a potential public offering that could rank among the largest in history. The restructuring follows the merger of xAI with SpaceX, creating a combined entity reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion. The changes come amid the departure of several co-founders, leaving only half of the company’s original 12 founding members still involved. The exits have sparked questions about stability as Musk accelerates efforts to compete directly with OpenAI and Google. Leadership Changes and New…
The Indian government has notified the installation of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) as an unlicensed activity, allowing private companies to set up infrastructure in line with the Ministry of Power (MoP) Guidelines dated 17 September 2024. This move is aimed at encouraging private sector participation while supporting the country’s growing electric mobility ecosystem. To further bolster public charging infrastructure, the government has allocated Rs. 912.50 crore under the FAME-II scheme and Rs. 2,000 crore under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. These funds are intended to deploy adequate EV charging infrastructure nationwide, including Tier-2 cities and rural areas, facilitating broader adoption…
The Russian authorities are tightening controls on the Telegram messaging app, stepping up pressure on one of the country’s most widely used digital communication platforms amid a broader crackdown on foreign-based technology services. According to reports on Tuesday from both state and independent media, Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor is planning to restrict access to Telegram and has already begun measures to slow down the service. The RBC news outlet reported that these restrictions were due to take effect from Tuesday, though the watchdog did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters journalists inside Russia said Telegram remained accessible, but…
Bitcoin slid to a 16-month low on Friday, testing critical support around $60,000 as global technology stock selloffs intensified, forcing investors to unwind risky positions across multiple asset classes. The cryptocurrency briefly dropped to $60,008.52 before recovering to $64,153.24, swinging sharply in volatile trading. Bitcoin 16-Month Low Amid Tech and Precious Metals Selloff The world’s largest cryptocurrency has been declining since October 2025, prompting analysts to question whether this is a warning signal or merely coincidental. Ether also slid to a 10-month low of $1,751.94 before rebounding to $1,891.27. Overall, the crypto market has lost approximately $2 trillion in value…
Artificial intelligence is not a speculative bubble, and demand linked to the technology will continue to accelerate through 2026 and beyond, according to the chairman of Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Wistron. Simon Lin, who leads the Nvidia supplier, said the company expects Wistron AI growth in 2026 to exceed last year’s performance, with order momentum remaining strong well into 2027. Speaking to reporters in Taipei on Friday, Lin dismissed concerns that enthusiasm around artificial intelligence could fade in the near term. “We believe AI genuinely helps all industries,” Lin said. “I don’t think it’s a bubble. It marks the arrival of…
Juno Delivers Most Precise Measurements Yet Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is marginally smaller than scientists had long believed, according to new measurements from NASA’s Juno spacecraft. Using advanced radio-science data, researchers have produced the most accurate assessment yet of Jupiter’s size and shape, refining figures that had stood for more than four decades. The findings show that Jupiter’s equatorial diameter measures 88,841 miles (142,976 kilometres), around 5 miles smaller than earlier estimates. Its polar diameter — from north pole to south pole — is now measured at 83,067 miles (133,684 kilometres), approximately 15 miles less than…
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok continues to generate sexualized images of people even when users explicitly state that the subjects do not consent, according to a Reuters investigation conducted after X announced new restrictions on the tool. The findings raise renewed questions about the effectiveness of recent safeguards imposed by Musk’s social media platform and its AI subsidiary, xAI, following international criticism over the creation of nonconsensual imagery. Reuters Tests Grok After Safety Changes Nine Reuters journalists in the United States and the United Kingdom uploaded fully clothed photographs of themselves and colleagues to Grok during two testing periods…