Schneider Electric and Switch have inked a massive $1.9 billion cooling contract, the largest ever in North America. The deal includes prefabricated power modules and Uniflair chillers for Switch’s AI-focused data centers.
Apple is challenging the financial backing behind a massive $4 billion UK class action lawsuit targeting iCloud storage practices. The tech giant argues the lawsuit’s funder suffered a catastrophic 99% stock collapse, raising serious questions about whether the case can proceed. This comes as Apple
Memory prices are set to potentially double by mid-2026 as chipmakers pivot production to advanced AI components. The shift is creating critical shortages in mature chips like LPDDR4, with prices already up 50% this year. Analysts warn this will significantly increase costs for consumer devices.
German industrial giant Siemens is teaming up with Taiwanese power specialist Delta Electronics to deliver modular, plug-and-play power solutions for data centers. The partnership promises to slash construction timelines and capital expenditures while addressing the growing power demands of AI workl
Cloudflare’s global network outage was triggered by a single bot management module failure. The incident reveals how deeply interconnected modern cloud infrastructure has become, where small changes can have massive consequences.
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is receiving significant updates including more NVIDIA Nova enablement and Tencent’s innovative vCPU scheduling approach. These changes could dramatically improve graphics driver stability and virtual machine performance in over-subscribed environments. The development
Ubuntu’s snap packaging system is causing frustration among users who expected better from the Linux distribution. The closed-source Snap Store, automatic snap installations, and performance issues are pushing users toward alternatives. Even basic apt commands now pull snap packages without clear wa
Venture funds are lasting up to 20 years instead of the traditional 13, creating major liquidity problems for institutional investors. Secondary markets reveal 90% valuation discounts while established VCs dominate fundraising.
In a new interview, Bill McKibben challenges Bill Gates’ recent downgrading of climate concerns. The environmental activist argues we’ve reached a tipping point where renewable energy is now economically superior to fossil fuels.
Harvard University’s endowment fund has invested heavily in bitcoin mining operations despite the college’s public climate commitments. The investments are raising questions about whether financial returns are trumping environmental principles at the prestigious institution.
