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Cody Combs

Cody Combs

Technology Policy Editor
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Cody Combs is Technology Policy Editor for The National, where he reports on the innovations and trends that will be impacting our world for years to come. Cody explores topics such artificial intelligence, consumer technology, societal trends, energy and climate, as well as other topics we probably can’t imagine yet. He has an extensive background in reporting and content creation, and is constantly looking for new ways to tell stories through the use of various platforms. Previously, Cody worked in the United States as a broadcast journalist and an investigative reporter. He earned his master’s degree in journalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Before pursuing his master’s degree, he worked at CNN’s Washington Bureau.
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An organisation that tracks internet governance said Iran's internet blackout has crossed a new threshold. EPA
Iran internet blackout among longest on record, NetBlocks says

Tehran cut to internet services to try to control nationwide protest movement

TechnologyJanuary 14, 2026
Saeed Al Hajeri, UAE Minister of State and US undersecretary of state for economic affairs Jacob Helberg during the signing of the Pax Silica declaration in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE joins US-led Pax Silica to boost AI goals

The Emirates will be announcing an AI investment deal with South Korea 'very soon'

TechnologyJanuary 14, 2026
Borge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum (WEF), speaks during a remote pre-meeting press conference for the World Economic Forum annual meeting.
Iran and Gaza on Davos agenda with many Arab decision-makers attending

AI and trade will also feature at World Economic Forum’s annual meeting

USJanuary 13, 2026
The Nvidia DGX Spark supercomputer motherboard. Countries joining Pax Silica are expected to gain access to advanced US technologies. Bloomberg
What is Pax Silica, the tech circle formed by the US that includes the UAE?

Gulf states would benefit from access to wider supply chains and America's cutting-edge technology

TechnologyJanuary 13, 2026
X, formerly Twitter, experienced a cut on Tuesday
X down for thousands of users

Cause of platform's problems not yet clear

TechnologyJanuary 13, 2026
Amid social unrest, Iran has blocked internet access and other communication methods within the country.
When will the internet be restored in Iran?

Shutdown has now lasted for more than 90 hours

TechnologyJanuary 12, 2026
A pre-revolution Iranian flag is carried as protesters take part in a rally in support of the protest movement in Iran outside Downing Street in London on January 11. EPA
Iran flag emoji changed on X to pre-Islamic Revolution version with lion symbol

Some have criticised the move by Elon Musk's social media platform

TechnologyJanuary 12, 2026
US President Donald Trump and his administration are expected to have a large presence at the WEF Annual Meeting. AFP
Trump in Davos: What to expect at World Economic Forum's annual meeting

Sanctuary church venue will host US roundtable discussions

USJanuary 09, 2026
Posters seen hanging in the garage of the home where Steve Jobs grew up are now up for auction. RR Auction
Items belonging to late Steve Jobs go up for auction

Memorabilia include bow-ties, a car manual and 8-track cartridges

TechnologyJanuary 08, 2026
Iran has limited internet access in the past. EPA
Iran in 'digital blackout' as Tehran throttles internet access

Cloudflare Radar says country’s IPv6 traffic has dropped sharply as protests spread across 100 cities

MENAJanuary 08, 2026
In mid-December, TikTok was reported to have agreed to sell its US business to investors including the UAE's MGX. Reuters
Close of US TikTok deal approaching but questions remain

Congress banned video-sharing platform over data concerns but President Donald Trump extended deadline

TechnologyJanuary 07, 2026
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as Mayor of New York City using a Quran, becoming the first Muslim to serve in the role. Reuters
Zohran Mamdani takes oath on Quran as he is sworn in as New York mayor

Democratic socialist now leads most populous US city

USJanuary 01, 2026
Michael Saylor speaking in Dubai this month. Antonie Robertson/The National
Michael Saylor's Strategy buys Bitcoin worth more than $100 million

Company was already largest corporate Bitcoin holder before latest purchase

TechnologyDecember 29, 2025
The National's Cody Combs says that Fahrenheit is wrongly critiqued and should, instead, be celebrated. AP
CommentFahrenheit is the best way to take the temperature - Celsius doesn't measure up

In the heated debate about the merits of the rival scales, I'm with the Americans

CommentDecember 26, 2025
People commute home in Dubai. The UAE's digital transformation will help create jobs in manufacturing, education and retail, forecasts say. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE will need to add 1 million workers by 2030 for AI push

Predicted 12.1 per cent increase is highest among countries studied

TechnologyDecember 23, 2025
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