SpaceX trims Starlink pricing and drops satellites lower ahead of Kuiper challenge

Since launching in 2020, SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has grown into the company’s largest revenue driver, surpassing its rocket launch business and becoming central to investor expectations ahead of a potential IPO. But as Starlink scales past 10 million subscribers globally, its strategy is shifting in ways that could reshape its financial profile and competitive landscape.

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Intel on edge as Nvidia sells Grace CPU separately to Meta

Nvidia and Meta recently announced a multi-year strategic partnership under which Meta will procure and deploy millions of Nvidia chips. The deal covers not only the current Blackwell architecture and next-generation Rubin GPUs, but also marks the first time Meta will deploy Nvidia’s Grace CPU and Vera CPU at large scale as standalone products. Nvidia has also now begun supplying CPUs independently, signaling that the shift toward Arm architecture in data centers is accelerating; bad news for Intel.

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Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro 2026 series is launched in India

Xiaomi India has launched the Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro 2026 series – a range designed to deliver a cinematic viewing experience at an affordable price. Available in 43‑inch, 55‑inch, 65‑inch, and a new 75‑inch variant, the series aims to appeal to both everyday viewers and home‑theatre enthusiasts: Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro 75 2026 – specifications Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro 65 2026 – specifications Xiaomi QLED…

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Nokia patent suit triggers Germany sales ban on Acer and Asus PCs

Nokia recently initiated a patent lawsuit against Acer and Asus, obtaining an injunction from a German court that temporarily banned the sales of certain notebook and desktop products by both companies in Germany. Acer stressed its respect for intellectual property rights and stated it has prepared design-around solutions to quickly resume supply legally, minimizing the impact.

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IEEPA tariff rollback offers relief, but Trump’s 15% tariff plan clouds outlook

The US government will halt the collection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting February 24, 2026, following a February 20 executive order titled “Ending Certain Tariff Actions.” While the rollback removes a major cost burden for importers, President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a broad 15% tariff on most global imports threatens to offset much of the relief, especially for the technology sector.

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Lenovo hits North American partners with price increases driven by memory shortage

Global memory supply shortages are forcing PC and server vendors to pass higher component costs on to customers, with Lenovo notifying North American partners of planned price adjustments on selected commercial client devices and server products from March 2026. Resellers were urged to order by February 25, 2026, and ensure delivery by February 28, 2026, to preserve current pricing.

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