https://praguepost.net/c/tech Tech en-CZ https://praguepost.net/a/2026-08-31-czechias-largest-battery-storage-facility-begins-operations-ed0a841c83 https://praguepost.net/a/2026-08-31-czechias-largest-battery-storage-facility-begins-operations-ed0a841c83 BESS Lipnice, a 57-megawatt battery-based energy storage system, has been commissioned in Czechia and is providing services to ČEPS. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:24:06 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-28-big-tech-earnings-kickoff-puts-ai-spending-under-the-microscope https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-28-big-tech-earnings-kickoff-puts-ai-spending-under-the-microscope Microsoft and Meta are set to open a pivotal week of Big Tech earnings as investors demand proof that huge AI investments will translate into durable growth. Analysts expect the largest cloud and internet platforms to increase AI outlays sharply, intensifying scrutiny of margins, capacity buildouts, and whether the spending spree is sustainable. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:05 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-28-nike-probes-alleged-1-4tb-data-theft-as-extortion-group-claims-leak-of https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-28-nike-probes-alleged-1-4tb-data-theft-as-extortion-group-claims-leak-of Nike is investigating claims that an extortion group stole roughly 1.4 terabytes of internal data and published samples online. The alleged cache appears to involve product design and manufacturing workflows rather than consumer databases, raising concerns about intellectual property exposure, counterfeit risk, and supply chain disruption. The incident reflects a broader shift in cybercrime toward steal-and-leak extortion tactics. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:52 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-28-uk-watchdog-urges-google-to-offer-opt-out-from-ai-search-summaries-as- https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-28-uk-watchdog-urges-google-to-offer-opt-out-from-ai-search-summaries-as- Britain’s competition regulator proposed changes that would require Google to let publishers opt out of AI-generated search summaries, citing concerns about reduced referral traffic and market power in online search. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:24 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-singapore-fab-as-it-plans-about-24-billion-chi https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-singapore-fab-as-it-plans-about-24-billion-chi Micron said it has broken ground on an advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore and plans to invest about $24 billion over a decade, aiming to meet AI-driven demand for memory and storage. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:30 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-big-tech-s-ai-spending-surge-faces-a-new-reality-check-as-earnings-sea https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-big-tech-s-ai-spending-surge-faces-a-new-reality-check-as-earnings-sea With AI capital spending projected to top $500 billion this year, tech giants are being forced to explain—quarter by quarter—how infrastructure buildouts translate into products, pricing power, and sustainable growth. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:14 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-singapore-fab-as-it-commits-about-24b-to-expan https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-singapore-fab-as-it-commits-about-24b-to-expan Micron said it has broken ground on an advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, part of a roughly $24 billion investment over a decade. The project is aimed at expanding NAND manufacturing capacity and strengthening supply resilience as AI workloads increase demand for memory and storage across data centers and devices. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:39 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-plans-a-24-billion-singapore-fab-as-ai-demand-tightens-memory-s https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-plans-a-24-billion-singapore-fab-as-ai-demand-tightens-memory-s Micron said it will invest about $24 billion over the next decade to build an advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, aiming to expand NAND memory capacity amid intense AI-driven demand. Output is expected to begin in the second half of 2028, and the project adds to a wave of global semiconductor expansion tied to data centers and accelerating memory needs. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:25 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-sales-of-nvidia-s-h200-ai-chip-to-china-approved-under-new-us-security https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-sales-of-nvidia-s-h200-ai-chip-to-china-approved-under-new-us-security The Trump administration approved exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China but attached new security requirements, including third-party reviews and restrictions on the share of U.S.-sold chips that can be exported. The move highlights the US effort to balance industrial competitiveness with national security concerns about advanced computing. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:37 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-california-s-newsom-accuses-tiktok-of-suppressing-anti-trump-posts-and https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-california-s-newsom-accuses-tiktok-of-suppressing-anti-trump-posts-and California governor Gavin Newsom says TikTok suppressed content critical of President Donald Trump and has launched a review of the platform’s moderation practices for potential violations of state law. TikTok’s U.S. venture blamed technical failures tied to a power outage and said the posting issues were not political. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:32:15 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-expands-partnership-with-coreweave-with-2-billion-investment-to https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-expands-partnership-with-coreweave-with-2-billion-investment-to Nvidia said it will invest $2 billion in CoreWeave and deepen its collaboration with the AI cloud provider as the companies plan a large-scale buildout of data center capacity through 2030. The deal highlights the escalating capital demands of AI infrastructure and the strategic importance of compute and power. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:34 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-edges-up-as-investors-watch-big-tech-earnings-for-new-signals-o https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-edges-up-as-investors-watch-big-tech-earnings-for-new-signals-o Nvidia shares were modestly higher as markets focused on upcoming earnings from major tech firms and whether capital spending plans will expand further, shaping demand for AI accelerators and data-center buildouts. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:07 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-tech-heavy-earnings-week-meets-cautious-markets-as-investors-watch-rat https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-tech-heavy-earnings-week-meets-cautious-markets-as-investors-watch-rat With major technology companies set to report results in the days ahead, investors are weighing growth signals against a backdrop of interest-rate uncertainty and renewed trade-policy risks. Analysts expect earnings calls to focus on spending discipline, AI investment, and demand resilience as markets seek clearer direction. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:42 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-house-panel-steps-up-push-to-renew-national-quantum-initiative-amid-wo https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-house-panel-steps-up-push-to-renew-national-quantum-initiative-amid-wo A House Science Committee hearing highlighted plans for a National Quantum Initiative reauthorization bill, with witnesses from NIST, NSF, NASA and DOE describing progress since 2018 and warning about workforce shortages as lawmakers spar over reliance on foreign-born talent. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:43 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-rare-earths-become-a-strategic-tech-priority-as-u-s-backs-domestic-mag https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-rare-earths-become-a-strategic-tech-priority-as-u-s-backs-domestic-mag The U.S. government’s proposed investment in USA Rare Earth underscores how critical minerals have become a central technology and national-security issue. Rare earth elements feed everything from smartphones and robotics to electric vehicles and advanced defense systems, and policymakers are increasingly using finance tools to expand domestic capacity. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:08 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-commerce-chips-office-signs-letter-of-intent-with-usa-rare-earth-to-on https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-commerce-chips-office-signs-letter-of-intent-with-usa-rare-earth-to-on The Commerce Department’s CHIPS Program Office announced a non-binding letter of intent to support USA Rare Earth with up to $277 million in direct funding and up to $1.3 billion in a senior secured loan. The plan targets a vertically integrated domestic supply chain for critical minerals and neodymium iron boron magnets used across advanced manufacturing, including parts of the semiconductor ecosystem. The proposed funding would support projects in Texas and Oklahoma, with commercial mining targeted for 2028 and expanded magnet output planned in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:18 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-big-tech-earnings-begin-as-investors-focus-on-ai-spending-cloud-capaci https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-big-tech-earnings-begin-as-investors-focus-on-ai-spending-cloud-capaci A new earnings stretch for the largest U.S. technology companies is drawing intense attention after a mixed start to 2026 for the so-called “Magnificent 7.” Investors are watching for signals on AI investment discipline, cloud constraints, and whether the group can keep driving broad market performance. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:43:06 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-spacex-set-to-launch-gps-satellite-on-falcon-9-after-switch-from-ula-v https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-spacex-set-to-launch-gps-satellite-on-falcon-9-after-switch-from-ula-v SpaceX prepared for a late-night Falcon 9 mission carrying a GPS satellite, a flight that follows a launch-provider switch from ULA’s Vulcan rocket and highlights ongoing reshuffling in U.S. national-security and civil space logistics. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:47 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-booz-allen-rallies-after-earnings-beat-as-other-financial-names-swing- https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-booz-allen-rallies-after-earnings-beat-as-other-financial-names-swing- Shares of Booz Allen jumped after a quarterly earnings beat, while other firms moved sharply in premarket-style reactions to results that either exceeded or missed forecasts. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:12 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-microsoft-shares-rise-ahead-of-earnings-as-investors-seek-proof-ai-spe https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-microsoft-shares-rise-ahead-of-earnings-as-investors-seek-proof-ai-spe Microsoft shares climbed in pre-market trading as investors looked toward an upcoming earnings report for clarity on returns from heavy AI investment. Market attention remains on cloud performance—especially Azure—and how fast AI-driven revenue can scale relative to capital and operating costs. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:42 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-house-panel-weighs-next-phase-of-u-s-quantum-strategy-as-lawmakers-pus https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-house-panel-weighs-next-phase-of-u-s-quantum-strategy-as-lawmakers-pus A House Science Committee hearing spotlighted momentum to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative, with agency leaders detailing progress and workforce needs. Lawmakers also debated reliance on foreign-born scientists as Washington tries to scale quantum research, standards, and commercialization. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:09:59 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-house-science-committee-examines-u-s-quantum-leadership-as-reauthoriza https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-house-science-committee-examines-u-s-quantum-leadership-as-reauthoriza Lawmakers and federal science agencies highlighted progress and gaps in quantum science as Congress considers updating the National Quantum Initiative, including proposals to expand coverage and strengthen workforce and testbed programs. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:53 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-outage-disrupts-wireless-service-nationwide-raising-questions- https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-outage-disrupts-wireless-service-nationwide-raising-questions- A widespread Verizon network outage on January 14, 2026, knocked out service for many users across the U.S., affecting calls, texts, and mobile data. The incident renewed concerns about telecom redundancy, outage transparency, and the real-world impact of failures on daily life. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:10 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-razer-s-ceo-bets-on-ai-gaming-assistants-despite-backlash-from-players https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-razer-s-ceo-bets-on-ai-gaming-assistants-despite-backlash-from-players At CES 2026, Razer’s CEO argued that AI tools are already embedded in game development and that players will ultimately accept them if they improve quality and workflows. The company’s AI concept projects drew attention and controversy, reopening debates about trust, transparency, and what gamers want from tech. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:17 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-nvidia-rolls-out-open-physical-ai-models-and-robotics-stack-updates-ai https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-nvidia-rolls-out-open-physical-ai-models-and-robotics-stack-updates-ai Nvidia unveiled new open models and frameworks for robotics at CES 2026 and deepened ties with the open-source community, positioning its hardware and software stack as a foundation for next-generation robots. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:07 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-nvidia-backs-baseten-in-300-million-round-as-ai-inference-becomes-the- https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-nvidia-backs-baseten-in-300-million-round-as-ai-inference-becomes-the- Nvidia invested $150 million in Baseten as the startup raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation, underscoring a market shift toward AI inference—running models reliably and cheaply in production—rather than pure training scale. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:34 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-sam-altman-faces-a-defining-year-as-openai-scales-ambitions-amid-costs https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-sam-altman-faces-a-defining-year-as-openai-scales-ambitions-amid-costs A profile of OpenAI’s CEO describes a high-stakes year for the company as it pushes larger infrastructure bets and broader adoption, while navigating skepticism about profitability, regulatory pressure, and an intensifying competitive landscape. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:21 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-ces-2026-spotlight-ai-chips-physical-ai-and-robotics-take-center-stage https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-ces-2026-spotlight-ai-chips-physical-ai-and-robotics-take-center-stage CES 2026 opened with heavy emphasis on AI chips and robotics, with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel showcasing new platforms while automakers and consumer brands pushed deeper into autonomous and AI-enabled products. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:23 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-tied-to-customer-emails-as-cybersecur https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-tied-to-customer-emails-as-cybersecur Under Armour says it is investigating claims of a breach affecting customer email addresses and related profile details, while stating there is no evidence passwords or payment systems were compromised. The incident highlights continuing risks for consumer-facing brands managing large user databases. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:04 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-outage-leaves-many-phones-in-sos-mode-carrier-promises-custome https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-outage-leaves-many-phones-in-sos-mode-carrier-promises-custome Verizon says a hourslong outage that disrupted calling and mobile data has been resolved, after customers across the U.S. reported devices stuck in ‘SOS’ mode. The company apologized and said affected customers will receive account credits. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:08 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-researchers-push-computational-compliance-as-ai-regulation-accelerates https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-researchers-push-computational-compliance-as-ai-regulation-accelerates A new research paper argues that meeting fast-moving AI rules will require automated, lifecycle compliance systems rather than manual processes. The authors propose design goals and benchmarking ideas intended to help regulators, auditors and developers measure whether AI systems can meet legal obligations at scale. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:45 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-probes-massive-breach-after-reports-that-customer-email-a https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-probes-massive-breach-after-reports-that-customer-email-a Under Armour says it is investigating a data breach after reports indicated customer account information, including email addresses, may have been exposed at large scale. The company said there is no evidence that passwords or payment systems were compromised, but the incident highlights how leaked identity data can still fuel phishing and account-takeover attempts. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:31 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-outage-disrupts-u-s-wireless-service-company-says-issue-tied-t https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-outage-disrupts-u-s-wireless-service-company-says-issue-tied-t Verizon suffered a widespread U.S. outage on January 14 that interrupted voice, text, and data for many customers. Verizon later said it was caused by a software issue and that it was not a cyberattack. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:33:47 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-doj-forms-ai-task-force-to-challenge-state-rules-after-trump-executive https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-doj-forms-ai-task-force-to-challenge-state-rules-after-trump-executive The Justice Department is creating a task force to challenge certain state AI regulations, citing concerns that a patchwork of state rules could burden companies and slow innovation. The move follows a Trump executive order calling for a minimally burdensome national policy and directing federal officials to identify state laws for potential legal action. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:26 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-clicks-unveils-a-blackberry-style-android-companion-phone-aimed-at-mes https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-clicks-unveils-a-blackberry-style-android-companion-phone-aimed-at-mes A CES 2026 announcement put a physical-keyboard smartphone back in the spotlight: Clicks introduced the Communicator, a compact Android device built around fast typing and unified messaging features. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:02 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-ai-tradeoffs-move-back-to-center-stage-as-big-tech-reports-earnings-un https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-ai-tradeoffs-move-back-to-center-stage-as-big-tech-reports-earnings-un With investors fixated on an earnings wave from major tech firms, the debate over how much to spend on AI—while managing regulation and geopolitical risk—has become a key driver of market sentiment. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:47 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-sam-altman-faces-make-or-break-2026-as-openai-pursues-massive-infrastr https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-sam-altman-faces-make-or-break-2026-as-openai-pursues-massive-infrastr A Guardian profile portrays 2026 as a defining year for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, as the company chases huge data-center buildouts, navigates competition and tries to keep regulators and investors onside. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:52 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-micron-to-buy-taiwan-semiconductor-plant-for-1-8-billion-as-memory-dem https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-micron-to-buy-taiwan-semiconductor-plant-for-1-8-billion-as-memory-dem Micron said it will acquire a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, a deal aimed at expanding capacity as demand for memory products rises alongside AI data center growth. The transaction, expected to close in 2026 pending approvals, highlights the strategic importance of semiconductor supply chains in an era of tight capacity and rising prices. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:40 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-apple-ceo-tells-reuters-he-expects-double-digit-iphone-sales-growth-in https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-apple-ceo-tells-reuters-he-expects-double-digit-iphone-sales-growth-in Apple CEO Tim Cook told Reuters he expects iPhone sales to rise by double digits year over year in Apple’s holiday-focused fiscal first quarter of 2026, a forecast that topped Wall Street estimates as the company cited demand constraints and China-related launch delays in the prior quarter. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:53:58 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-suffers-widespread-u-s-network-outage-disrupting-calls-texts-a https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-suffers-widespread-u-s-network-outage-disrupting-calls-texts-a Verizon experienced a broad service disruption across the United States, leaving many customers unable to place calls, send texts, or use mobile data. Users reported phones showing “SOS only,” and Verizon said engineers were working to restore normal service while the cause remained unclear. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:17 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-at-ces-2026-nvidia-pushes-physical-ai-and-says-its-vera-rubin-platform https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-at-ces-2026-nvidia-pushes-physical-ai-and-says-its-vera-rubin-platform CES 2026 presentations highlighted a shift from software-only AI to systems designed to operate machines in the real world. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang showcased ‘physical AI’ tools and said the Vera Rubin platform is in full production, while AMD’s Lisa Su announced new Ryzen AI processors aimed at AI-powered PCs. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:42 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-data-breach-after-reports-suggest-tens-of-mi https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-data-breach-after-reports-suggest-tens-of-mi Under Armour says it is investigating claims of a customer data breach involving email addresses and other personal details. The company states it has no evidence that payment systems or customer passwords were affected, while the cybersecurity community points to a dataset that could involve roughly 72 million email addresses. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:31:03 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-earnings-watch-intel-slides-after-results-as-the-market-looks https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-earnings-watch-intel-slides-after-results-as-the-market-looks Investors digested a fresh batch of corporate reports, with Intel shares falling after its earnings release while attention turned to upcoming reports from some of the largest technology companies. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:01:39 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-reportedly-tied-to-data-on-about-72-m https://praguepost.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-reportedly-tied-to-data-on-about-72-m Under Armour said it is investigating a data breach after a cybersecurity service reported exposure of customer email addresses and other profile details. The company said there’s no evidence passwords or payment systems were compromised. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:38:11 GMT