Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of the tech giant, confirmed that data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were damaged by drone strikes amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The incident caused significant disruptions to cloud services in the region and highlights the growing risks facing digital infrastructure in areas of instability.
At MWC 2026, Qualcomm introduced its next-generation Wi-Fi 8 chipsets, which the company says deliver significantly higher data speeds, extended range, improved connection reliability, and integrated artificial intelligence capabilities. The new solutions are designed to accelerate the development of home and industrial wireless networks while meeting the growing demands of IoT devices and AI-driven applications.
New research suggests that semaglutide – the active compound in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy – may help reverse tissue changes in osteoarthritis rather than merely reducing pain or improving joint function. This could represent a significant shift in understanding how this class of drugs works, extending beyond its established use in diabetes and obesity treatment.
Startup SWARM Biotactics has developed programmable insect swarms equipped with bioelectronic interfaces which – according to the company’s founder – have already been field-tested and delivered to paying customers, including NATO member states. The statement was published on LinkedIn and points to rapid progress in a technology that combines biological organisms with artificial intelligence and communication systems.