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Indonesia takes a bold step on youth digital safety.

The government has banned social media use for anyone under 16, citing cyberbullying, addiction, and online safety concerns. Millions of teens are affected as the world debates protection vs digital freedom.

The next iPhone isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a new form factor.

Apple Inc. is set to launch its foldable iPhone in Fall 2026, and early signals are strong—27% of users are already interested. This could be Apple’s biggest hardware shift in years. The question is: will foldables finally go mainstream?

AI innovation meets geopolitics.

China has reportedly asked Manus co-founders to remain in the country as regulators review a $2.5B acquisition by Meta Platforms. This isn’t just a deal—it’s a signal.

As AI becomes the most strategic asset of our time, governments are tightening control, cross-border exits are under scrutiny, and “founders” are no longer just entrepreneurs—they’re national assets.

When Jensen Huang says “we’ve achieved AGI”, the world listens — and then debates. Because maybe the real question isn’t whether AGI is here, but how we choose to define it.

If AI can already build billion-dollar products, automate creativity, and reshape industries — does it need to be “human-like” to be transformational?

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AWS data center in the UAE was hit by objects and caught fire amid rising conflict in the Middle East. 🔥

The outage affected cloud services in the region and raises new questions about data infrastructure safety during geopolitical tensions.

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Indian IT stocks just caught a heavy selloff. 📉
Fears that AI could change how the tech outsourcing business works have wiped out billions in market value and pushed the Nifty IT index to steep monthly losses.

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Tired of being tracked everywhere you go? 📍

CoMaps is challenging Google Maps — no tracking, no ads, works offline.

Privacy-first navigation is finally going mainstream.

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New York just hit pause on Big Tech infrastructure. 🛑

A proposed 3-year freeze on new data centers could reshape AI growth, energy use, and cloud expansion as we know it.

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The '06X' Series is Here!

BTRC has officially designated the 06 series exclusively for Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications. While the 01 series remains for us humans, our smart devices—from vehicle trackers to electricity meters—are moving to their own dedicated lane.

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas from FT Forum. ✨

Wishing you a season of meaningful connections and a future shaped by progress.

Embracing a Smarter, More Secure IoT Future for Bangladesh! 🇧🇩

The NEIR launch on December 15 is a big step towards a smarter, more organized future.

The good news? Registering your current active and in-stock devices is simple—just submit the IMEI list in the prescribed format before the deadline without needing separate NOCs.

Looking ahead, the import process is getting streamlined: NOC applications will be easy, entirely online, and completed in just about 7 working days. Plus, get ready for the new dedicated '06' series designed for smoother IoT services!.

Let's embrace this positive change together!