Google to Invest $9 Billion in AI and Cloud Infrastructure Expansion in Oklahoma

Google is investing $9 billion in Oklahoma to build AI and cloud infrastructure, including new data centres in Stillwater and Pryor, plus $1 billion for AI education programs.
Countries That Have Blocked or Restricted WhatsApp: Full List and Reasons

Discover which countries have banned or restricted WhatsApp and why. From China and North Korea’s full bans to Russia’s new call restrictions, here’s the complete global list.
Meta AI Policy Document Allowed Romantic Chatbot Conversations with Children, Reuters Finds

A leaked Meta AI policy document allowed chatbots to flirt with children, give false medical advice, and help make racist arguments. Meta says it is revising the rules after a Reuters investigation.
Apple Restores Blood Oxygen Feature to Select US Watches After Legal Dispute

Apple restores blood oxygen measurement to Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 in the U.S. via a software update after U.S. Customs approval amid ongoing legal battle with Masimo.
Equinix Strikes Multiple Advanced Nuclear Energy Deals to Power Data Centres

Equinix signs multiple advanced nuclear energy deals, securing over 1GW of power for data centers with Oklo, Radiant Nuclear, ULC-Energy, Stellaria, and Bloom Energy fuel cells.
Oracle and Google Cloud Partner to Bring Gemini AI Models to Oracle Applications

Oracle and Google Cloud partner to bring Gemini AI models to Oracle Cloud and business apps, enabling enterprises to generate text, video, images, and audio with integrated AI tools.
WhatsApp Accuses Moscow of Blocking Secure Communication for Millions of Russians

WhatsApp accuses Moscow of trying to block secure communication for 100M Russians after call restrictions. Russia tightens internet control, promotes local platforms, and targets encrypted messaging.
Foxconn Sees AI Boom as Q2 Profit Beats Forecast, AI Server Revenue Surpasses iPhones

Foxconn’s Q2 profit beats forecasts as AI server revenue surpasses iPhones for the first time. AI demand surges 170% YoY, driving major expansion in the U.S. and Mexico.
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High on Fed Rate Cut Bets and Pro-Crypto Policies

Bitcoin hits a new record high in 2025 as Fed rate cut bets, Trump’s pro-crypto policies, and institutional buying fuel a 32% rally. Crypto market cap surges past $4 trillion.
Nigeria’s Internet Subscriptions Decline in June, But Data Usage Hits Record High

Nigeria recorded a drop in internet subscriptions in June 2025, according to fresh data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Despite the decline, data consumption continued its upward trend, hitting one of the highest monthly usage figures since the telecom regulator began publishing such data in January 2023.