Digital Innovation: Feb 4 (5 stories)
Wednesday, 4 Feb 2026 Daily Technology GLOBAL
Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Wed 4th February 2026
Overland AI has secured $100 million in funding to enhance the deployment of military robots and autonomous systems within the U.S. armed forces, marking a significant step in defense technology innovation. Meanwhile, Intel's CEO has warned that the ongoing memory-chip shortage will likely continue until 2028, highlighting persistent supply chain challenges that could impact the broader tech industry.
In consumer tech, Apple's iPhone 17 is resonating well with Chinese buyers, reflecting the company's long-term strategy in the region. Additionally, Apple's Xcode 26.3 now integrates agentic coding features powered by Anthropic and OpenAI, signaling a shift towards more advanced coding tools. Lastly, Alphabet is planning a major expansion in India, potentially acquiring millions of square feet in office space, as U.S. visa restrictions prompt a strategic pivot to one of the world's fastest-growing tech markets.
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Military Robot Startup Overland AI Raises $100M
Bloomberg Technology 3 Feb 2026, 6:53pmDefense tech startup Overland AI has raised $100 million in new funding to help accelerate the use of robots and other autonomous systems across the US military’s ground forces. Stephanie Bonk, president and co-founder of Overland AI, joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Intel CEO Says There’s ‘No Relief’ on Memory Shortage Until 2028
Bloomberg Technology 3 Feb 2026, 6:23pmIntel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan said that the computer industry’s memory-chip shortage is likely to persist for at least two years.
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Apple’s iPhone 17 Upgrades Hit the Spot for Chinese Consumers
Bloomberg Technology 3 Feb 2026, 12:02pmThe seeds for Apple’s best iPhone sales in China were planted years earlier
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Agentic coding comes to Apple’s Xcode with agents from Anthropic and OpenAI
TechCrunch 3 Feb 2026, 6:00pmXcode 26.3 offers agentic coding capabilities with Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.
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Alphabet Plots Big Expansion in India as US Restricts Visas
Bloomberg Technology 3 Feb 2026, 5:51pmAlphabet Inc. is plotting to dramatically expand its presence in India, with the possibility of taking millions of square feet in new office space in Bangalore, India’s tech hub.