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- 1Qualcomm and Apple renew global chip licensing deal from 2027●Qualcomm has renewed its global licensing agreement with Apple, which will take effect on 1 April 2027. Source: TahawulT
Qualcomm has renewed its global licensing agreement with Apple, with the new terms set to take effect on 1 April 2027. The deal ensures Apple can continue using Qualcomm chip technology, likely covering modem components, after the current arrangement expires. The extension, reported by TahawulTech, signals continued cooperation between the two companies despite Apple's ongoing efforts to develop its own in-house modem technology.
- 2US Housing Faces Shortage of 300,000 Skilled Trades Workers▼Skilled Trades Shortage Hits Housing: 300,000 Unfilled Jobs - News and Statistics
The housing sector is short an estimated 300,000 skilled trades workers, a gap that is delaying construction and adding to costs. Builders report persistent difficulty filling electrician, plumber and carpenter roles, which limits how fast new homes can come to market. Industry analysts say the shortage is a key constraint on easing housing supply problems.
- 3Spain's Housing Crisis Deepens as Tenant Anger Erupts●“From Public Housing Sales to Tourist Rentals” Spain’s Housing Crisis Deepens as Tenant Anger Erupts Despite Tighter Regulation
Spain's housing crisis is worsening, with tenant frustration spilling over even as the government tightens regulation of the rental market. Critics point to decades of public housing sales and the spread of tourist rentals as key drivers of the shortage of affordable homes, leaving many Spaniards priced out of major cities.