The developer of the hit co-op climbing game Peak is pushing back against critics of “friendslop” games. They argue these titles focus on connection and teamwork, making them a cost-effective and valid niche for indie studios.
In a massive bet on AI infrastructure, SoftBank is buying digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge. The $4 billion deal gives SoftBank a huge portfolio of data center assets and stakes in companies like Vantage Data Centers, which is involved in the Stargate project.
The AI boom has reignited investment in humanoid robots, with over 50 companies globally raising $100M+. But despite the hype, experts warn the path to a truly useful “general purpose” robot is still a long, steep climb filled with unsolved technical challenges.
The era of relying on a single cloud provider is fading fast. Businesses are now distributing workloads across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to boost uptime, cut costs, and leverage unique strengths. It’s a fundamental shift in enterprise tech strategy.
SoftBank is making a massive $4 billion bet on the physical backbone of the AI boom. The deal to buy DigitalBridge gives the Japanese conglomerate direct control over a huge portfolio of data centers and other digital infrastructure.
Robinhood is executing a meticulously planned CFO transition over seven years, a stark contrast to its chaotic early days. The move from Jason Warnick to Shiv Verma highlights the company’s journey from hypergrowth startup to a profitable, $3B revenue public firm focused on governance.
Electricity prices are climbing, with the national average rate expected to hit 18 cents per kWh next year. This isn’t just about data centers—wildfires, state policies, and aging grids are all playing a role, and voter anger is starting to sway elections.
Russian metals magnate Vladimir Potanin has acquired a 25% stake in IT infrastructure firm Selectel. The deal, valued at about $206 million, marks another major tech investment for the billionaire this year.
Samsung has announced a partnership to bring Google Photos directly to its TVs. This move highlights a surprising gap in Google’s own ecosystem and points to a new battleground for your living room screen.
Indian quick commerce startup Zepto has confidentially filed for a $1.2 billion IPO. The move comes as Amazon launches its own 15-minute service, intensifying a fierce price war in a market analysts warn could be overheating.
