Your reliable SSD could be slowly losing data right now if it’s sitting unplugged. Consumer SSDs using TLC or QLC NAND can only retain data for 1-3 years without power. This makes them risky for long-term archival storage compared to hard drives.
Fluidstack has signed another major data center lease with Cipher Mining, this time for 39MW in Texas. Google is backing the deal with $333 million in support. The agreement completes Fluidstack’s takeover of the entire 300MW Barber Lake site.
A new study shows American shopping apps are more aggressive data collectors than their Chinese counterparts. Amazon tops the list, gathering 25 different types of user data, including sensitive information like political views and biometric data. The findings come as Black Friday shopping intensifi
According to TechCrunch, global AI data center spending will reach $580 billion in 2025, outpacing oil investments by $40 billion. This massive shift raises questions about energy grids, climate tech, and who should pay for Big Tech’s infrastructure.
The UK’s National Grid is facing unprecedented demand from data centers, with connection requests surging over the past year. The grid operator expects to connect up to 19GW of new capacity by 2031, half from data centers alone. This could push data center electricity consumption to 9% of UK demand
Brazilian investment firm Pátria is backing a massive $9.4 billion data center project through its company Omnia that will exclusively serve TikTok. The facility at Pecém port complex will consume 300MW and is scheduled to begin construction this year for a 2027 launch. Casa dos Ventos will build de
The worst passwords of 2025 are dominated by simple number sequences, with “123456” appearing over 7.6 million times in data breaches. Researchers found 65.8% of compromised passwords were under 12 characters long. The study analyzed over 2 billion leaked passwords from data breach forums throughout
Europe holds a rare technological lead in hyperspectral imaging, but government-only programs with decade-long timelines threaten this advantage. The US and China are already building hybrid ecosystems that combine public funding with commercial innovation. Without similar partnerships, Europe risks
Tinder is betting big on AI to reverse declining subscriber numbers. The new “Chemistry” feature will analyze users’ camera roll photos and personality traits. But is this too little, too late for the dating app giant?
Snowflake is steering toward a future where AI agents help every employee work with data. The company is betting that its focus on trust and governance will win over enterprises, even as competition heats up.
