Tech News
LAST UPDATE: September 3, 2025
Microsoft to discount cloud services for US government
Microsoft will offer discounted cloud and AI services to U.S. government agencies under a new GSA agreement.
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Reflects growing government reliance on private-sector technology providers to modernize infrastructure.
Google adtech fine on hold as EU awaits lower US car duties, sources say
The EU delayed an antitrust fine against Google’s adtech division, reportedly linked to expected U.S. tariff concessions on cars.
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Illustrates the intersection of trade diplomacy and competition enforcement.
Fintech Kapital becomes Mexico’s latest unicorn with $1.3 billion valuation
Mexican fintech Kapital reached unicorn status with a valuation of $1.3 billion after a successful funding round.
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Highlights rapid fintech growth in Latin America and investor confidence in digital finance.
US curbs TSMC’s tool shipments to China
The U.S. revoked license-free shipments of chipmaking tools to China from TSMC, tightening export controls.
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Reflects escalating U.S.-China tech rivalry, leveraging supply chains as a tool of strategic policy.
