Here are today’s biggest tech and AI developments shaping global infrastructure and innovation:

At MWC 2026, Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, an AI-first chipset designed for next-generation smart wearables. With a dedicated on-device NPU, improved GPU performance, broader OS support, and up to 30% longer battery life, Qualcomm is pushing edge AI into watches, AI glasses, and connected devices.

Anthropic’s Claude experienced a major global disruption, with users reporting HTTP 500 and 529 errors across India, Europe, and Africa. The company identified elevated errors on Claude Opus 4.6 and core services, with fixes underway but no confirmed restoration timeline.

Apple launched the new iPad Air powered by the M4 chip in India, starting at ₹64,900. The device promises up to 30% faster performance compared to M3 models, improved unified memory, and enhanced Wi-Fi and 5G capabilities. Sales begin March 11.

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince confirmed the company is fully prepared to counter potential Iranian cyberattacks amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services reported outages in UAE and Bahrain after objects struck a UAE data center, causing fire and power loss.

OpenAI also addressed backlash after rapidly partnering with the US Department of Defense following Anthropic’s removal. Sam Altman admitted the deal was rushed but emphasized strict red lines, including no autonomous weapons integration and cloud-only AI deployment.

AI innovation, cybersecurity, geopolitics, and infrastructure resilience are converging faster than ever.