Tech Roundup: Apr 9 (5 stories)
Thursday, 9 Apr 2026 Daily Technology GLOBAL
Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Thu 9th April 2026
EVE Energy Co., a leading Chinese battery manufacturer, has announced plans to invest 11 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in two new plants, significantly boosting its lithium-ion battery production capacity by 110 gigawatt-hours. This expansion underscores the growing demand for batteries amid the global shift towards electric vehicles and renewable energy.
Meanwhile, Kuka SE & Co., a robotics firm, is shifting its focus to the U.S. and Asia as it critiques European industries for lagging in AI adoption. This move highlights the competitive landscape in robotics and AI, where faster innovation could determine market leadership.
In the cryptocurrency space, British cryptographer Adam Back has publicly refuted claims from a New York Times report suggesting he is Bitcoin's elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. This denial adds another layer of intrigue to the ongoing speculation surrounding Bitcoin's origins.
Lastly, Goldman Sachs' Brook Dane has expressed optimism about tech stocks, particularly in semiconductors and AI, following a recent ceasefire that has improved market sentiment. His insights reflect a broader recovery trend in the tech sector, driven by strategic investments in foundational technologies.
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Chinese Battery Maker Announces 11B Yuan Capacity Expansion Plan
Bloomberg Technology 8 Apr 2026, 4:07amEVE Energy Co., one of China’s top lithium-ion battery makers, said it would build two new manufacturing plants with a combined annual capacity of 110 gigawatt-hours at a total cost of 11 billion yuan ($1.6 billion).
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Robot Maker Kuka Eyes US, Asia as Europe Lags Behind on AI
Bloomberg Technology 8 Apr 2026, 4:00amMany of Europe’s industrial companies are too slow to adopt artificial intelligence, putting faster-moving global rivals in a position to overtake them, according to German-Chinese robotics maker Kuka SE & Co.
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British cryptographer Adam Back denies NYT report that he is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto
TechCrunch 8 Apr 2026, 4:03pmBack, a long-time researcher and pioneer in cryptography, denies the allegation that he is the secretive creator of Bitcoin.
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Goldman's Dane Likes Semis, AI Building Blocks on Capex
Bloomberg Technology 8 Apr 2026, 3:41pmFollowing a recent ceasefire that has boosted market morale, tech stocks have experienced a notable rebound. Brook Dane, Goldman Sachs Asset Management's co-head of public tech investing, discusses his strategy for investing in tech stocks amid the relief rally. (Source: Bloomberg)