Tech
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Meta Bets $50B on Louisiana AI Data Center Boom
Meta unveils a bold, multibillion-dollar push to create one of the world’s largest AI data centers in rural Louisiana. Backed by a substantial financing package and tied to a reshaped AI effort, the plan signals a long-term bet on massive compute, regional impact, and the power needs of tomorrow’s AI workloads.
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Apple’s AI-Driven Fall Reveal: iPhone Air, Vision Pro and More
September teases a major Apple showcase, where a lighter iPhone, smarter AR, and a broader AI push could reshape the lineup. As the date nears, questions swirl about privacy, performance, and how hardware and services will weave together.
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Fiji Turns to Portable Speed Cameras as Fixed Rollout Stalls on Network Upgrades
Fiji’s speed enforcement is evolving—combining fixed cameras, portable units, and network upgrades. The approach focuses on real-time monitoring and public education to curb speeding and boost road safety.
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Navy Tests Autonomous Drone Boats Off California, Faces Technical Setback
An unmanned naval test off the California coast turned tense after a software glitch caused a drone boat to stall and another vessel to collide. The incident highlights the ongoing hurdles in deploying autonomous vessels at sea and the push for stronger safety controls and more rigorous testing before broader use.
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Fiji rolls out first smart water meters to tackle leaks and losses
Fiji’s Water Authority is rolling out its first smart metering program to curb 47% non-revenue water, swapping aging meters for Itron devices with Cyble modules. Data flows to the cloud via Temetra for real-time monitoring, boosting billing accuracy and leak detection while reducing losses. Tied to the Water Sector Strategy 2050, the rollout signals a…
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Fiji launches Starlink-powered rural connectivity to boost disaster resilience
Fiji is rolling out a Starlink-powered Wi‑Fi network to 126 rural sites, powered by solar kits and supported by emergency satellite phones. With youth training and women’s cooperatives steering access, this initiative aims to boost education, health, and disaster resilience across the islands.
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TechHQ Sports City in Suva Nears First Anniversary with Student Deals and Flexible Financing
TechHQ Sports City in Suva is gearing up for its first anniversary with student-friendly promos and flexible financing—promising great value on the latest tech and home essentials.
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Narhari Electrical Brings Panasonic Refrigerators to Fiji: Freshness, Hygiene, and Energy Savings
Panasonic’s latest refrigerator lineup is now on display in Fiji, offering something for every kitchen—from compact top-freezers to spacious multi-door designs. Expect inverter efficiency, humidity control, and antibacterial tech that help keep food fresher and healthier. The showcase highlights smart features across models, signaling more choices and smarter kitchens for Fiji households.
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Fiji Moves Toward Formal Cyber Threat Sharing Framework Amid Trust Concerns
Fiji moves to formalize a cyber threat-sharing framework as trust concerns linger between government and partners. The plan, centered on incident response and cross-sector risk reporting, aims to strengthen resilience of critical infrastructure with cabinet approval anticipated soon.
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Fiji Launches National Cyber Framework to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Fiji is rolling out a national cyber framework that ties top-level security decisions to the protection of critical services. Centered on governance, preparedness, response and recovery, the plan signals a sharper, more coordinated stance against evolving cyber threats.