Category: AI

AISoftwareTechnology

Windows 11 Update Introduces Color-Coded Battery Icons and Enhanced Copilot Integration

Microsoft has rolled out a significant Windows 11 update featuring color-coded battery indicators and enhanced Copilot integration. The KB5067036 update introduces visual power status cues and new sharing capabilities directly from app previews. These changes aim to improve user experience with more intuitive interfaces and streamlined functionality.

Visual Battery Indicators Get Color Upgrade

Microsoft has released a substantial Windows 11 update that introduces color-coded battery icons throughout the operating system, according to reports from the company’s Release Preview channel. The KB5067036 update reportedly transforms battery indicators with color-coded status signals: green icons display when devices have sufficient power or are charging, while yellow icons activate when battery levels drop to 20% or lower.

by Emma Langford
AIEnergyTechnology

Aircraft Engines Repurposed as Datacenter Power Solutions Amid Energy Crunch

Soaring AI compute demands are driving datacenters to seek alternative power sources as traditional gas turbine suppliers face overwhelming demand. Companies are now adapting decommissioned aircraft engines into electricity generators to bridge the supply gap, with some operators facing three to five year waits for conventional equipment.

AI Energy Demands Strain Power Infrastructure

The explosive growth in artificial intelligence computing has created unprecedented energy demands for datacenter operators, according to industry reports. Sources indicate that US data facilities are projected to consume 22 percent more grid power by the end of 2025 compared to the previous year, creating significant pressure on existing energy infrastructure.

by Chloe Danner
AIBusinessTechnology

Microsoft CEO Compensation Reaches $96.5 Million Amid AI-Driven Growth

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received $96.5 million in total compensation for fiscal 2025, representing a 480:1 ratio compared to the median employee. The software giant’s leadership compensation comes amid record financial performance and significant AI-driven growth across multiple business segments.

Executive Compensation Soars at Microsoft

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received total compensation of $96.5 million for the company’s fiscal 2025 year, according to reports filed with shareholders. This represents an approximately 22% increase compared to the previous year and highlights the growing pay disparity between corporate leadership and average employees at major technology firms.

by Chloe Danner
AIBusinessStartups

CurbWaste Secures $28M to Drive AI-Powered Modernization in Fragmented Waste Sector

The $1 trillion waste industry remains dominated by family-run haulers using paper tickets and spreadsheets. CurbWaste’s AI platform aims to digitize operations and create community among haulers pushing for modernization.

AI Revolution Comes to Waste Management

Technology and data analytics are transforming one of society’s most essential yet overlooked industries: waste management. According to reports, the sector represents a trillion-dollar market with $32 billion in fund flows, yet remains dominated by family-run operations relying on paper-based systems.

by Chloe Danner