Tech Roundup: Apr 30 (5 stories)

Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Thu 30th April 2026

Amazon's recent surge in cloud unit sales, driven by increased spending on data center capacity, marks its fastest growth in over three years, highlighting the rising demand for cloud services, particularly in AI. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's stock rallied as the company reported progress in the data center market and a potential rebound in China's smartphone industry, signaling optimism in a challenging sector.

Blackstone is restructuring to create a new division focused on artificial intelligence investments, including stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic, reflecting a strategic pivot towards high-growth tech sectors. In the consumer market, Motorola has raised prices for its new Razr foldable phones, positioning them competitively against Samsung, which could impact consumer adoption in a pivotal year for foldable devices.