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
The European Commission is preparing to revise its carbon border adjustment mechanism just months before implementation. Major companies including BASF, TotalEnergies, and Siemens are warning the tax could jeopardize energy-intensive industries in Europe.
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A major battle is brewing over Europe’s 6 GHz wireless spectrum between Wi-Fi advocates and mobile operators. Germany appears to be shifting toward exclusive cellular use for future 6G networks, while the US already allocated the entire band to Wi-Fi. The decision could shape Europe’s digital infras
A Seattle entrepreneur discovered that producing an independent feature film required many of the same skills as building a tech startup. Both ventures demand grit, preparation, and the ability to recognize opportunity when luck strikes. The patterns of creating something from nothing translate acro
Google and Epic have reached a settlement that will fundamentally change Android’s app ecosystem. The agreement comes as Google prepares to kill off Google Assistant in favor of Gemini. Meanwhile, new sideloading restrictions could hurt indie developers.
Meta announced a $600 billion US infrastructure and jobs plan by 2028, dwarfing even OpenAI’s Stargate project. The problem? Meta earned just $62 billion profit last year and would need to triple its capital expenditures. The company is turning to massive debt and creative financing to make it happe
The streaming service has grown from 2 million subscribers in 2019 to about 10 million today. Analysts predict it will surpass cable giants Charter and Comcast within two years.
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s analysis reveals staggering numbers behind Republican tax breaks for Big Tech. Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet would receive billions that could instead fund essential benefits for American families. The contrast highlights what Warren calls a “matter of priorities” in Was
Apple has pushed out the first public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.2 just one day after developers got access. The update brings several app improvements including alarm notifications for Reminders. Expect the final release around mid-December based on Apple’s typical timeline.
