Google Gives Fitbit Holdouts a Big, New Deadline
Google has pushed back the deadline for Fitbit users to migrate to a Google account. The new cutoff is May 19, 2026, giving holdouts several more months.
Category: Data
Serverfarm locks down a massive $3 billion for data center building spree
Serverfarm, owned by Manulife, just secured a huge $3 billion credit facility to fuel its data center construction pipeline. The money will fund major projects in Houston, Covington, and Toronto to meet booming AI infrastructure demand.
Wikipedia’s AI Fight Shows Its Volunteer Model is Breaking
Wikipedia just turned 25, but a fight over AI-generated article summaries reveals a deep problem. The volunteer editors who built it are rejecting changes needed for new readers, creating a dangerous gap.
Blackstone Bets Big on Its Own Data to See Through Market Fog
Blackstone is leveraging unique data from its vast portfolio to navigate economic uncertainty and deploy nearly $200 billion in “dry powder.” The firm just reported a 44% jump in quarterly net income and is sitting on one of its largest IPO pipelines ever.
The $15 Billion Satellite Boom Powering the Digital Oilfield
The energy industry’s push into remote areas is fueling a new space race for connectivity. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks are providing the high-bandwidth, low-latency links needed for modern operations, moving data from offshore platforms to boardrooms in near real-time.
The Hidden Carbon Cost of Your AI Data Center
The surge in AI data center construction is creating a massive new demand for concrete, a major source of carbon emissions. Tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon are now striking deals for low-carbon concrete to shrink their environmental footprint before the servers even turn on.
South Africa Opens Its Satellite Fire Tracker to Everyone
South Africa’s CSIR has removed the login requirement for its satellite-based wildfire monitoring system. The Advanced Fire Information System (AFIS) provides half-hourly updates on active fires and a 20-year historical database. This move aims to boost public safety and firefighting preparedness.
Magnora Takes Over Big Finnish Data Center Project
A major Finnish data center project has a new majority owner. Norwegian renewable energy investor Magnora has taken a 70% stake in the planned 120MW facility in Hämeenlinna, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2026.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health Wants Your Medical Records
OpenAI is launching a new ChatGPT Health experience designed to provide personalized wellness advice. It allows US users to upload medical records and connect apps like Apple Health, with data kept isolated from other chats.
Vantage wraps up a 30MW data center build in Montreal
Vantage Data Centers has finished construction on its QC61 data center in Montreal. The 30MW facility is part of a broader portfolio that will soon hit 178MW across Quebec. It’s a sign of sustained build-out in key markets.