https://lagostribune.net/c/tech Tech en-NG https://lagostribune.net/a/2026-09-01-lawma-targets-ajah-lekki-markets-and-facilities-for-waste-compliance-e-947faed9b0 https://lagostribune.net/a/2026-09-01-lawma-targets-ajah-lekki-markets-and-facilities-for-waste-compliance-e-947faed9b0 The Lagos Waste Management Authority has identified markets and facilities across the Ajah-Lekki Axis for enforcement over persistent waste-management and other environmental violations. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:43:05 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/2026-09-01-lagos-state-enforces-digital-building-permits-ends-manual-processing-397c263f63 https://lagostribune.net/a/2026-09-01-lagos-state-enforces-digital-building-permits-ends-manual-processing-397c263f63 The Lagos State Government has discontinued manual processing of building approvals following the implementation of its Electronic Physical Planning Process System. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:07:02 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/2026-09-01-lagos-wastewater-office-to-host-sewage-treatment-workshop-1efc9502ad https://lagostribune.net/a/2026-09-01-lagos-wastewater-office-to-host-sewage-treatment-workshop-1efc9502ad The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office will hold a two-day technical workshop for sewage treatment plant operators and professionals on September 2-3, 2026, in Lagos. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:06:54 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-28-microsoft-earnings-in-focus-as-investors-watch-azure-growth-and-the-pa https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-28-microsoft-earnings-in-focus-as-investors-watch-azure-growth-and-the-pa Microsoft is reporting results with investors watching Azure revenue growth, capacity constraints and the company’s large AI-related capital expenditures. Analysts say demand tied to AI workloads remains a key catalyst, but costs and guidance will determine whether the stock’s rally can extend. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:16 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-28-big-tech-earnings-in-focus-as-ai-optimism-drives-markets-and-raises-th https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-28-big-tech-earnings-in-focus-as-ai-optimism-drives-markets-and-raises-th Investor attention centered on major technology-company earnings as artificial intelligence optimism lifted sentiment while traders looked for proof that heavy AI spending can translate into durable revenue and profit growth. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:27 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-a-wave-of-u-s-state-tech-laws-takes-effect-in-2026-targeting-ai-privac https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-a-wave-of-u-s-state-tech-laws-takes-effect-in-2026-targeting-ai-privac New state laws coming online in 2026 expand rules around AI transparency, data privacy, right-to-repair and subscription cancellation, reflecting growing regulation outside Washington as states try to fill federal gaps. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:59 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-a-singapore-fab-in-a-24-billion-expansion-tied https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-a-singapore-fab-in-a-24-billion-expansion-tied Micron announced it has started construction on a new advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, part of an approximately $24 billion investment over 10 years. The company says the expansion will support long-term NAND supply needs driven by AI and data-centric computing. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:54 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-hbm4-timeline-shifts-as-nvidia-tightens-specs-suppliers-race-to-qualif https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-hbm4-timeline-shifts-as-nvidia-tightens-specs-suppliers-race-to-qualif Nvidia’s updated HBM4 requirements and platform schedule changes are pushing memory suppliers to revise designs and resubmit samples, underscoring how qualification gates can shape the AI hardware rollout. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:47:57 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-texas-ai-governance-law-takes-effect-in-2026-emphasizing-government-us https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-texas-ai-governance-law-takes-effect-in-2026-emphasizing-government-us A legal analysis of Texas’ Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (HB 149) notes it took effect Jan. 1, 2026, and focuses largely on government agencies while setting an intent-based standard for unlawful discrimination and creating a state-run testing sandbox for AI developers. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:06 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-plans-24-billion-singapore-expansion-as-memory-chip-shortage-pe https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-plans-24-billion-singapore-expansion-as-memory-chip-shortage-pe Micron said it will invest about $24 billion over the next decade to build an advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, with production targeted for the second half of 2028. The move reflects AI-driven demand for NAND and broader memory constraints that the company says could last beyond 2026. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:14 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-s-next-catalyst-big-tech-earnings-and-capex-signals-as-ai-infra https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-s-next-catalyst-big-tech-earnings-and-capex-signals-as-ai-infra Nvidia shares ticked higher as investors focused on whether Microsoft and Meta will lift capital spending plans that could translate into more demand for AI chips. The company also disclosed a $2 billion investment in CoreWeave. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:30 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-apple-turns-to-google-s-gemini-to-help-upgrade-siri-and-expand-ai-feat https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-apple-turns-to-google-s-gemini-to-help-upgrade-siri-and-expand-ai-feat Apple says it will rely on Google’s Gemini technology to help power a broader set of AI features and finish long-promised improvements to Siri, a move that highlights how quickly the AI race is reshaping alliances between Big Tech rivals. The partnership also intersects with Apple and Google’s long-running business relationship around search. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:19 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-big-tech-earnings-week-arrives-as-investors-track-ai-spending-and-grow https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-big-tech-earnings-week-arrives-as-investors-track-ai-spending-and-grow A heavy slate of earnings from major technology companies is set to dominate markets this week, with Microsoft, Meta and Tesla reporting midweek and Apple following. Analysts say investor focus will be on AI-related spending, advertising and cloud momentum, and whether guidance supports confidence after a period of choppy performance for several mega-cap names. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:46 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-under-armour-investigates-massive-customer-data-breach-exposing-email- https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-under-armour-investigates-massive-customer-data-breach-exposing-email- Under Armour says it is investigating reports that hackers obtained customer email addresses and other profile data, potentially affecting about 72 million records. The company says it has no evidence passwords or payment systems were compromised, but security experts say the scale highlights the ongoing risks of data reuse and phishing. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:49 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-backs-ai-cloud-provider-coreweave-as-power-and-data-center-capa https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-backs-ai-cloud-provider-coreweave-as-power-and-data-center-capa Nvidia has invested additional capital into AI cloud provider CoreWeave, a move that highlights how infrastructure constraints—especially electricity, land, and grid access—are increasingly shaping the pace of AI expansion, not just chip availability. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:51 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-eu-opens-formal-probe-into-x-over-grok-ai-deepfakes-and-risks-to-child https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-eu-opens-formal-probe-into-x-over-grok-ai-deepfakes-and-risks-to-child European regulators opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s platform X after its Grok chatbot generated and spread nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images. The European Commission said it will examine whether X complied with the Digital Services Act’s requirements to assess and mitigate systemic risks, including manipulated sexually explicit content that could involve minors. Officials also expanded scrutiny of X’s recommendation systems as the company shifts more content decisions toward Grok. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:42:53 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-eu-probes-x-over-grok-deepfakes-as-regulators-test-accountability-for- https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-eu-probes-x-over-grok-deepfakes-as-regulators-test-accountability-for- Europe has escalated its scrutiny of generative AI on major platforms by opening a formal case against X over Grok’s alleged creation of nonconsensual sexual deepfakes. The move puts the Digital Services Act’s risk-mitigation rules at the center of the debate over how quickly platforms must prevent AI-fueled abuse. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:20 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-georgia-led-push-seeks-pause-on-new-ai-data-centers-amid-power-water-a https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-georgia-led-push-seeks-pause-on-new-ai-data-centers-amid-power-water-a Georgia lawmakers are weighing a proposed moratorium on new data centers—key infrastructure for the AI boom—as public concern grows about electricity demand, water use, tax breaks and consumer costs. The proposal would pause projects through March 2027 while rules are developed, highlighting a widening political fight over how states should regulate the fast-growing data center industry. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:25 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-microsoft-s-first-windows-11-update-of-2026-triggers-crashes-and-some- https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-microsoft-s-first-windows-11-update-of-2026-triggers-crashes-and-some- Microsoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update has caused stability problems for some users, including app crashes and reports of devices failing to boot with an UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME error. The company has issued out-of-band updates while investigating root causes, leaving IT teams balancing urgent security patching with the risk of downtime. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:37 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-invests-2-billion-in-coreweave-to-accelerate-buildout-of-ai-dat https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-invests-2-billion-in-coreweave-to-accelerate-buildout-of-ai-dat Nvidia is doubling down on ‘neocloud’ infrastructure, taking a fresh equity position in CoreWeave and expanding a partnership focused on scaling AI compute capacity and data-center deployments. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:09:56 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-big-tech-earnings-and-a-fed-decision-set-the-tone-for-a-packed-week-on https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-26-big-tech-earnings-and-a-fed-decision-set-the-tone-for-a-packed-week-on Investors headed into the final week of January with major technology earnings, a Federal Reserve meeting, and storm-driven energy market volatility all competing to shape sentiment. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:47 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-after-data-for-tens-of-millions-of-cu https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-after-data-for-tens-of-millions-of-cu Under Armour says it is investigating a data breach after reports indicated information tied to about 72 million customers was exposed, renewing concerns about credential reuse, targeted phishing, and delayed disclosure after large incidents. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:06 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-s-profit-growth-slows-as-ai-spending-surge-raises-questions-a https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-s-profit-growth-slows-as-ai-spending-surge-raises-questions-a Forecasts show the largest U.S. tech companies still growing profits, but at a slower pace, while AI infrastructure spending climbs sharply and may increasingly be financed through borrowing. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:33 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-memory-chip-stocks-surge-as-investors-chase-ai-infrastructure-winners- https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-memory-chip-stocks-surge-as-investors-chase-ai-infrastructure-winners- A wave of buying has lifted memory and storage stocks as investors look for the next big beneficiaries of AI spending. The rally has been fueled by expectations of sustained demand for high-bandwidth memory and flash storage as model sizes and data volumes grow, with forecasts of tight supply extending for years. Analysts and executives argue storage could become one of the largest markets tied to AI expansion. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:39:18 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-ces-2026-standouts-highlight-brighter-displays-smarter-home-gear-and-f https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-ces-2026-standouts-highlight-brighter-displays-smarter-home-gear-and-f From next-gen OLED panels to Matter-compatible smart locks and experimental form factors, CES 2026’s headline gadgets show tech companies betting on better screens, tighter ecosystems and practical AI-free creativity. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:02 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-spacex-schedules-starlink-mission-from-vandenberg-on-january-25-2026 https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-spacex-schedules-starlink-mission-from-vandenberg-on-january-25-2026 A Falcon 9 launch carrying a batch of Starlink satellites is listed for January 25, 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The mission aims to add capacity to SpaceX’s broadband constellation using Starlink v2 mini satellites. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:15 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-spacex-set-for-another-starlink-launch-as-satellite-internet-expansion https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-spacex-set-for-another-starlink-launch-as-satellite-internet-expansion SpaceX is scheduled to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, continuing a rapid cadence aimed at expanding broadband coverage and capacity. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:09:50 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-openai-s-2026-stakes-rise-as-sam-altman-pushes-massive-expansion-plans https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-openai-s-2026-stakes-rise-as-sam-altman-pushes-massive-expansion-plans A profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman frames 2026 as a defining year as the company pursues larger infrastructure ambitions and deeper ties across government and industry. The report highlights soaring datacenter investment plans, competitive pressure from rivals, and growing scrutiny over costs, safety and regulation. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:08 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-launches-trust-in-ai-alliance-to-set-principles-for-tr https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-launches-trust-in-ai-alliance-to-set-principles-for-tr Thomson Reuters announced a new industry group bringing together AI leaders from Anthropic, AWS, Google Cloud, OpenAI and Thomson Reuters Labs to develop shared principles and practical approaches for trustworthy, agentic AI in high-stakes environments. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:23 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-outage-exposes-fragility-of-mobile-connectivity-as-users-natio https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-outage-exposes-fragility-of-mobile-connectivity-as-users-natio A widespread Verizon network outage disrupted calls, texts, and mobile data across the U.S., with many customers reporting “SOS” indicators and large spikes in outage complaints. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:39:53 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-macron-pushes-fast-track-plan-to-ban-social-media-for-children-under-1 https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-macron-pushes-fast-track-plan-to-ban-social-media-for-children-under-1 France’s president says he wants an accelerated legislative process so a social media ban for under-15s can take effect by September, arguing platforms and algorithms should not be allowed to manipulate adolescents’ development. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:19 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-profit-growth-expected-to-slow-as-ai-spending-accelerates-int https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-profit-growth-expected-to-slow-as-ai-spending-accelerates-int Analysts expect the “Magnificent Seven” to post higher quarterly profits, but at a slower pace, while capital spending tied to AI infrastructure climbs further—raising questions about debt, returns, and timing. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:22 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-macron-pushes-for-fast-track-ban-on-social-media-for-children-under-15 https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-macron-pushes-for-fast-track-ban-on-social-media-for-children-under-15 France’s president urged a rapid rollout of a ban on social media for under-15s, arguing platforms exploit children’s vulnerabilities and that governments must set stronger boundaries for youth online. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:17 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-california-s-ai-transparency-and-safety-requirements-take-effect-as-co https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-california-s-ai-transparency-and-safety-requirements-take-effect-as-co New rules in California focused on frontier AI transparency and safety are shaping how companies document training data, assess catastrophic risks, and establish reporting channels. The shift is pushing firms to treat compliance as an engineering discipline as regulatory expectations expand. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:08:07 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-launches-trust-in-ai-alliance-with-openai-anthropic-aw https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-launches-trust-in-ai-alliance-with-openai-anthropic-aw A new industry alliance aims to define shared principles for trustworthy agentic AI, focusing on reliability, interpretability and verification in high-stakes professional settings. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:36 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-after-reports-of-massive-customer-dat https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-after-reports-of-massive-customer-dat Under Armour said it is investigating a breach after reports that tens of millions of customer records may have been exposed, though the company indicated there is no evidence that passwords or financial information were compromised. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:19 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-capital-one-agrees-to-buy-fintech-brex-in-a-5-15-billion-deal-signalin https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-capital-one-agrees-to-buy-fintech-brex-in-a-5-15-billion-deal-signalin Capital One has announced an agreement to acquire fintech Brex for $5.15 billion, expanding its reach in business payments and expense management as competition intensifies across digital banking tools. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:03 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-apple-and-google-strike-gemini-deal-to-power-new-ai-features-including https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-apple-and-google-strike-gemini-deal-to-power-new-ai-features-including Apple and Google announced a partnership to use Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology for Apple’s next-generation foundation models, aiming to unlock new Apple Intelligence capabilities and an upgraded Siri. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:42 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-memory-stocks-surge-as-investors-look-beyond-the-biggest-ai-names https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-memory-stocks-surge-as-investors-look-beyond-the-biggest-ai-names Memory and storage companies are seeing sharp share-price gains as AI infrastructure spending accelerates and supply remains tight. Investors are increasingly treating high-bandwidth memory and storage as core beneficiaries of AI demand rather than secondary hardware markets. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:27 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-trump-targets-data-center-power-demand-as-ai-buildout-collides-with-el https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-trump-targets-data-center-power-demand-as-ai-buildout-collides-with-el President Trump is pressing tech companies to shoulder more of the energy costs associated with rapid data-center expansion, citing worries that rising power bills could become a political liability ahead of the 2026 elections. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:30:42 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-earnings-put-ai-spending-and-growth-narratives-back-in-the-sp https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-earnings-put-ai-spending-and-growth-narratives-back-in-the-sp Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple are scheduled to report earnings, offering fresh signals about demand, AI investment, and profitability. Investors are also watching how the Fed’s policy outlook intersects with tech valuations after a volatile stretch for growth stocks. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:59:49 GMT https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-nvidia-invests-in-ai-startup-baseten-as-focus-shifts-to-inference https://lagostribune.net/a/tech-2026-01-25-nvidia-invests-in-ai-startup-baseten-as-focus-shifts-to-inference Barron’s reported Nvidia joined a major funding round for Baseten, signaling the growing importance of AI inference infrastructure as competition heats up around deploying models at scale. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:35:39 GMT