Breaking Tech: Mar 5 (5 stories)
Thursday, 5 Mar 2026 Daily Technology GLOBAL
Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Thu 5th March 2026
Google has settled with Epic Games, reducing its Play Store commission to 20% and introducing a new process for third-party app stores, a significant shift that could reshape app distribution dynamics. Meanwhile, the EU is moving forward with a €5 billion tech fund, shortlisting firms from Sweden and the UK to manage investments in quantum computing and AI, highlighting Europe's commitment to advancing deep tech.
In other news, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has ruled out a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, tempering expectations around the chipmaker's financial commitments. Lastly, Intel's CFO reported robust demand for server processors, indicating a strong market outlook despite ongoing supply shortages.
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Google settles with Epic Games, drops its Play Store commissions to 20%
TechCrunch 4 Mar 2026, 8:05pmGoogle has dropped its commission, charging a 20% service fee and an optional 5% to use its billing services. It will also offer a new process for third-party app stores.
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EU Shortlists Swedish, UK Firms to Manage €5 Billion Tech Fund
Bloomberg Technology 4 Mar 2026, 4:52pmA planned European Union fund to finance companies working on quantum computing, artificial intelligence and other deep tech fields has shortlisted management firms from France, Sweden and the UK.
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Nvidia CEO Huang Rules Out $100 Billion OpenAI Investment
Bloomberg Technology 4 Mar 2026, 7:07pmNvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang doesn’t see his company’s investments in OpenAI reaching $100 billion — the maximum amount that the chipmaking giant had once pledged to spend on the startup.
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Google’s Pixel 10a Is Too Iterative to Recommend Even at $499
Bloomberg Technology 4 Mar 2026, 5:00pmGoogle’s $499 Pixel 10a smartphone didn’t get to enjoy the spotlight for long. This week, just days before the device’s March 5 release date, Apple Inc. announced the $599 iPhone 17e, which goes on sale March 11.
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Intel CFO Says Server Demand Still Strong Amid Supply Shortage
Bloomberg Technology 4 Mar 2026, 5:28pmIntel Corp. is experiencing strong demand for lucrative server processors and expects that situation to continue into next year, Chief Financial Officer Dave Zinsner said at a conference.