Eurasia’s Mobile Economy to Hit $300 Bn as Tech Leaders Convene in Uzbekistan
This equates to 8.1% of the total GDP
Technology
Tashkent Hosts Global Tech Weekend to Attract Startups and Investors
The international event highlighted Uzbekistan’s ambitions to become a leading innovation and startup hub in Central Asia
The $13 Trln Elite: Google Secures Top Spot in Kantar BrandZ 2026 Rankings
The brands at the top of the index succeed by turning intelligence into action
Generative AI Usage Reaches 7.2% Among Uzbekistan’s Workforce
The United Arab Emirates leads the global rankings
Microsoft Q1 Earnings Smash Expectations as AI Memory Squeeze Drives CapEx to $190 Bn
Despite the impressive top-line growth there are clear signs of rising operational pressures
Samsung Introduces Galaxy S26 Series With Built-In Privacy Display
The line-up includes the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26
Apple Set to Unveil Budget-Friendly iPhone 17e With MagSafe and A19 Chip
The iPhone 17e is anticipated to retain much of its predecessor's look
U.S. Says DeepSeek Trained AI Model on Restricted Nvidia Blackwell Chips
Current U.S. rules bar Blackwell exports to China
Uzbek Minister Denies Claims of 15 Mln Citizens’ Data Leak
Sherzod Shermatov says preliminary review shows around 60,000 records may have been affected, not millions as claimed online
Anthropic Raises $30 Bn, Valuation Soars to $380 Bn
The company said its annualised revenue run rate has climbed to $14 bn
Apple Forecasts Up to 16% Revenue Growth Driven by iPhone 17 Demand
Apple reported revenue of $143.8 bn
SoftBank in Talks to Invest Up To $30 Bn Into OpenAI
SoftBank's shares rose 3.5% in morning trading in Tokyo
Micron to Invest $24 Bn in New Singapore Chip Plant
Analysts said the global memory shortage could persist until late 2027
Uzbekistan Launches Digital IP System With South Korean Support
The project runs until 2029
Samsung Sets Late February Launch For Galaxy S26 Ultra
The range will include the Galaxy S26 Ultra as the flagship model
Uzbekistan Launches Small Supercomputer
The country is also working on acquiring and installing a high-power supercomputer
Apple Leads Smartphone Market With 20% Share in 2025
Outside the top five, Nothing and Google recorded strong expansion
AI Moves into Real World as CES 2026 Opens in Las Vegas
From robotaxis to smart appliances, companies at CES focus on practical uses of artificial intelligence
Hyundai to Introduce Humanoid Robots in Factories
Other firms adopting humanoid robots include Amazon, Tesla and BYD
U.S. Grants TSMC Licence to Import Chip Tools for China Plant
The Nanjing plant produces 16-nanometre semiconductors
Meta Buys Chinese-Founded AI Startup Manus
Financial terms were not officially disclosed
Sam Altman Says “Perfect Memory” Could Drive Next AI Breakthrough
The OpenAI chief says future AI systems could remember every detail of a user’s life, marking a step toward superhuman intelligence
Uzbekistan to Open AI Labs and Supercomputers
15 artificial intelligence laboratories will be launched in universities
Uzbekistan Attracts $2 Bn in AI and Digital Technology Investments
The number of technology startups in Uzbekistan has grown tenfold