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EmpresasJuly 31, 2026 · 5 min

China Mass-Produces UVP Lithography Machines, a Semiconductor Milestone

China has begun mass-producing its own deep ultraviolet (UVP) lithography machines, according to The Information. This breakthrough, led by a Shanghai startup linked to Huawei, enables the production of 28 nm chips (extendable to 7 nm) and has already caused a 6.5% drop in ASML's shares. The article analyzes the impact on the global industry, technological limitations, and geopolitical implications.

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EmpresasJuly 30, 2026 · 6 min

Verizon and Google: $1B Dark Fiber Deal for AI Data Centers

Verizon has revealed a deal worth over $1 billion with Google to connect its data centers using dark fiber, and plans to convert its telephone central offices into mini data centers for edge AI. The move aims to capitalize on the exploding demand for compute and low latency for applications like robotics and autonomous driving.

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EmpresasJuly 30, 2026 · 4 min

Google assumes $44 billion in data center lease risks

Google has revealed it guarantees up to $44 billion in lease payments for third-party-owned data centers. The figure, which multiplied sevenfold since September, reflects the frantic expansion of AI infrastructure and Google's strategy of outsourcing real estate risk while accelerating its cloud and AI services.

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EmpresasJuly 29, 2026 · 3 min

Qualcomm raises Snapdragon prices: Android getting more expensive

Qualcomm has announced a 'double-digit' price increase for its Snapdragon chips, a move that will make high-end and mid-range Android devices more expensive. This decision directly affects manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi and could reshape the smartphone market competition.

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EmpresasJuly 29, 2026 · 4 min

Tesla door handle defect could tighten safety regulations

The NHTSA rejected investigating a defect in Tesla's electronic door handles linked to several deaths, but proposes stricter regulation for the entire automotive industry. The measure could change door design in all new vehicles.

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EmpresasJuly 28, 2026 · 4 min

Big Tech vs. DSA: The Opacity Threatening European Democracy

Researchers denounce that major platforms are blocking access to critical data, preventing scrutiny of algorithmic manipulation. This conflict marks a turning point in the enforcement of the EU's Digital Services Act.

Woman using smartphone for online shopping with credit card in hand, festive background lighting.
EmpresasJuly 27, 2026 · 5 min

Meta Launches Standalone Facebook Marketplace App

Meta has announced the launch of a standalone app for Facebook Marketplace, separating the popular buy-and-sell platform from the main social network. The move aims to improve user experience and explore new monetization avenues, while users will be able to access Marketplace without needing a Facebook account.

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EmpresasJuly 27, 2026 · 4 min

Facebook becomes a TikTok clone to retain users

Meta announces a test that will turn Facebook into a full-screen video platform, similar to TikTok. The decision reflects pressure to retain younger users and will change the core experience of the social network.

A helicopter flies over several cargo ships in a vast ocean with a mountainous backdrop.
EmpresasJuly 27, 2026 · 3 min

Strait of Hormuz: 1,500 Stranded Ships Threaten Global Plague

More than 1,500 merchant ships have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for six months. When they resume their routes, hulls covered with attached organisms could unleash a plague of invasive species in ports worldwide, according to an international study.