General

AI integration boosts Adobe’s revenue despite share price drop. Adobe reports record $23.77B revenue for 2025, driven by generative AI in creative tools, signaling strong long-term growth potential. Source.

Spotify launches AI-powered Prompted Playlists. Users gain control over music discovery via AI prompts, enhancing engagement and personalization. Source.

Operation Bluebird aims to reclaim Twitter trademarks. Startup challenges Musk’s ownership, potentially disrupting social media branding. Source.

Business

Oracle CEO addresses debt fears after weak Q2. Oracle shares dip 10% amid concerns over financing its data center expansion. Source.

Argo Infrastructure ups investment in TierPoint. Majority shareholder doubles down on data center firm, signaling confidence in sector growth. Source.

Australian Digital Transformation Agency pushes government cloud adoption. Calls for modernization and AI integration in public sector IT infrastructure. Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Pioneer Power launches hybrid mobile power systems for data centers. Modular 1MW-10MW blocks offer flexible, scalable energy solutions. Source.

Jet.AI plans 350-acre data center campus in Winnipeg. Intends to deploy natural gas turbines to power operations. Source.

Mistral’s Devstral 2 AI coding model nears proprietary rivals. Open-weight model scores 72% on benchmark, signaling competitive edge in AI software tools. Source.

Markets

Data center investment projected to hit $1.6T by 2030. Omdia forecasts massive capex driven by AI and cloud demand. Source.

Amazon to expand AI-enabled energy efficiency tool after 15% savings pilot. Scaling BrainBox AI platform across 30+ US sites cuts costs and carbon footprint. Source.

EIA lowers 2026 power generation forecast amid slower large-load demand. Revised outlook reflects cautious near-term energy growth, impacting utilities. Source.

Singapore’s Racks Central breaks ground on 90MW data center in Johor. Expansion into Malaysia targets growing Southeast Asia cloud demand. Source.

General

Instagram tunes Reels with AI control. Instagram launches “Your Algorithm,” letting users customize video topics to refine Reels content, enhancing engagement and ad targeting Source.

ChatGPT integrates Adobe apps for free editing. Adobe apps now embedded in ChatGPT enable seamless photo and PDF edits, boosting AI utility in creative workflows Source.

AI industry buzz peaks at NeurIPS 2025. Reinforcement learning hype and Google’s surge highlight next-gen AI frontiers, setting innovation pace Source.

AI moratorium faces bipartisan pushback. Political resistance to AI regulation suggests continued rapid deployment and investment Source.

Business

Microsoft commits $17.5bn to AI infrastructure in India. This massive investment signals confidence in emerging markets as AI adoption grows Source.

Adani Group to build 48MW data center in southern India. Expanding India’s AI data center footprint amid rising digital demand Source.

European Investment Bank backs AI gigafactories. EIB and EU Commission sign MoU to fund AI data center projects, boosting EU tech sovereignty Source.

Unconventional AI raises $475m seed funding. Neuromorphic computing startup valued at $4.5bn in two months, signaling investor appetite for next-gen AI chips Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

NextEra and ExxonMobil develop 1.2GW natural gas plant for data centers. Meeting rising power needs with cleaner natural gas solutions in the US data center sector Source.

Crusoe orders 1.21GW natural gas turbines from Boom Supersonic. Innovative energy meets aerospace tech, with Boom raising $300m Series B funding Source.

Argyll secures funding for AI data center developments in Scotland. Dunnon campus to host SambaNova AI solutions, expanding European AI hardware footprint Source.

Last Energy to build pilot microreactor in Texas for data centers. DOE-backed project aims to deliver reliable, clean power to data center markets Source.

Markets

Data center construction pressures utilities. Rapid buildout strains power, water, and zoning, risking project delays and cost inflation Source.

Corporate buyers contract 20.4GW of clean energy in 2025. Strong demand for renewable power signals shift in data center energy sourcing Source.

PJM and utilities challenge large load rules at FERC. Grid operators push back on regulatory changes affecting data center interconnections Source.

Batteries to support grid in Pacific Northwest. BrightNight’s 200MW/800MWh project aims to ease congestion and integrate renewables Source.

General

Environmental groups push moratorium on US data centers. Activists urge Congress to halt new builds amid sustainability concerns Source.

DIY repair gets AI boost from iFixit’s FixBot. New app leverages AI trained on repair guides to assist users like a master technician Source.

Google faces EU antitrust probe over AI content use. The Commission investigates unfair advantage claims tied to AI features in Search and YouTube Source.

Trump backs Nvidia chip exports to China. White House approves H200 AI GPU sales with national security conditions Source.

Florida proposes statewide AI regulation to cap energy costs. Gov. DeSantis aims to protect residents from rising data center power bills Source.

Business

KKR invests in Compass Datacenters’ stabilized assets. Funding new site development with capital injection into operational facilities Source.

Summit acquires HorizonIQ, adding nine data centers. Expansion boosts managed IT and private cloud capabilities Source.

NextEra Energy partners with Google on gigawatt-scale campuses. Joint development of AI-focused data center campuses with Google Cloud services Source.

Palantir unveils Chain Reaction OS for AI infrastructure. Platform developed with Nvidia and CenterPoint Energy to accelerate AI buildout Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Nvidia cleared to export H200 AI chips to China. Trump administration allows sales to approved customers with national security safeguards Source.

Nostromo Energy launches ice battery for data center cooling. Innovative tech aims to replace mechanical chillers and cut costs Source.

Fairphone releases modular wireless headphones. New Fairbuds XL improve comfort and sound while maintaining repairability Source.

Fiber infrastructure prioritized for AI future. Data center connectivity upgrades critical for AI workloads Source.

Markets

US data center stocks face regulatory headwinds. Moratorium calls and energy cost caps weigh on REIT valuations Source.

Alphabet shares pressured by EU antitrust probe. Investigation into AI content use could limit growth avenues Source.

Nvidia benefits from expanded China market access. Chip export approval supports strong revenue outlook Source.

Data center energy costs under scrutiny. Florida’s proposed AI energy rules highlight sector risks Source.

General

Orange expands West African footprint. Orange has launched a second backup data center in Sierra Leone, enhancing regional resilience and connectivity Source.

AI enters networking at scale. The Networking Supplement highlights AI integration into network management, improving efficiency and security Source.

Meta eyes Finnish data campus. Meta has identified a site in Finland for a new data center campus but has yet to finalize investment Source.

Business

£10bn Northumberland data center approved. The UK has greenlit the first phase of a massive £10 billion data center project, with two buildings planned initially Source.

CyrusOne files for Texas campus expansion. CyrusOne plans to add three buildings next to a Calpine gas plant near Waco, Texas, signaling strong demand Source.

Bain seeks backers for APAC data platform. Bain is courting additional investors for Bridge Data Centers to support expansion in Asia-Pacific Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Liquid cooling gains traction in data centers. As AI workloads grow denser, liquid cooling is becoming essential for long-term data center resilience Source.

Human error causes CME data center shutdown. A procedural lapse during cooling tower maintenance led to CME’s data center outage, underscoring operational risks Source.

Flexible grid storage tackles AI power demand. Next-gen energy operating systems and grid-scale storage are key to managing surging data center power needs Source.

Markets

Data center land rezoning approved in Nevada. Lyon County has approved rezoning for a new data center site, though construction permits remain pending Source.

Grid innovation event DTECH 2026 upcoming. Utilities pioneer OATI previews AI and DERMS solutions aiming to modernize grid capacity ahead of DTECH 2026 Source.

Flexible loads revolutionize grid capacity. Controllable loads offer a way to meet rising power demand without new generation buildouts Source.

General

AI literacy influencers gain traction. Jeremy Carrasco amassed 300K+ followers on TikTok and Instagram in months, signaling rising demand for AI education on social platforms. Source.

Video game censorship sparks consumer backlash. The banned horror game “Horses” tops GOG.com charts, highlighting consumer pushback on content restrictions. Source.

Bluetooth Auracast quietly revolutionizes connectivity. New broadcast-style Bluetooth tech enables multi-device connections without pairing, poised to disrupt audio markets. Source.

Business

AI creators challenge influencer economy norms. Rapid follower growth in AI literacy niches suggests new monetization models for digital creators. Source.

Content censorship fuels alternative platform growth. “Horses” success on GOG.com signals opportunity for niche digital marketplaces. Source.

AI-driven energy solutions gain urgency. Power systems must evolve rapidly to support AI workloads, highlighting infrastructure investment needs. Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Auracast Bluetooth tech set to disrupt audio hardware. Broadcast-style connection reduces pairing friction, boosting wireless device usability. Source.

Power infrastructure upgrades critical for AI era. Data centers demand immediate power system improvements to handle AI compute loads. Source.

Emerging wireless tech fuels semiconductor demand. Auracast and similar protocols drive demand for advanced Bluetooth chips. Source.

Markets

Social media stocks rally on AI content surge. META and SNAP see increased ad spend as AI literacy content boosts engagement. Source.

Gaming sector watches censorship fallout. ATVI and EA could adjust content strategies to capture disaffected gamers. Source.

Hardware suppliers benefit from Bluetooth Auracast adoption. Stocks like SONY and BRCM gain on expected device refresh cycles. Source.

General

AI demands immediate power system upgrades. AI’s rapid growth is pushing power infrastructure to evolve swiftly to meet new loads and reliability needs. Source.

US and allies urge caution on AI in critical infrastructure. Governments advise operators to carefully plan AI integration to avoid operational risks amid enthusiasm. Source.

SoftBank eyes data center investor DigitalBridge. Reported acquisition talks could reshape data center investment landscape. Source.

Amazon exits Project Blue Arizona data center. AWS reportedly dropped out after liquid cooling switch; Meta shows interest. Source.

Virginia’s incoming lieutenant governor demands data centers pay fair share. New policies could increase operational costs for hyperscalers. Source.

Business

OpenAI partners with NextDC for Sydney Stargate data center. The $4.5bn site aims to boost AI compute capacity in Australia. Source.

Equinix exec Jeremy Mickler joins OpenAI as land development lead. Signals OpenAI’s push to expand physical data center footprint. Source.

Neocloud Fluidstack targets $700m raise at $7bn valuation. Google-backed firm moves HQ to New York, signaling growth in AI cloud services. Source.

Warner Bros. acquisition woes highlight legacy content challenges. Netflix’s big-league status contrasts with WB’s troubled M&A past. Source.

Chamberlain blocks third-party smart home integrations again. New Security+ 3.0 platform limits aftermarket controller compatibility. Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

AWS launches Graviton5 CPU in preview. Next-gen ARM chip promises improved AI compute efficiency. Source.

Google Pixel phones now usable as Switch 2 webcams. Enhances Nintendo’s GameChat experience leveraging smartphone hardware. Source.

Pantone’s 2026 color ‘Cloud Dancer’ signals cautious optimism. White hue reflects clarity and calm amid economic uncertainty. Source.

Amazon drops liquid cooling plan for Project Blue data center. Cooling tech pivot impacts hardware deployment strategies. Source.

Markets

Data center REITs face regulatory headwinds in Virginia. New policies could pressure margins as data centers pay more for energy. Source.

SoftBank’s potential DigitalBridge acquisition fuels M&A speculation. Could trigger sector consolidation and valuation repricing. Source.

Amazon’s exit from Project Blue rattles Arizona data center market. Meta’s interest may shift competitive dynamics. Source.

Wind and solar dominate power supply growth. Renewable energy’s rise pressures traditional utilities and energy stocks. Source.

Data center project opposition and regulatory delays persist. Local pushback in California and Wisconsin adds uncertainty. Source.

General

Political friction surrounds Trump AI czar David Sacks. Far-right groups mobilize opposition as Trump plans an AI executive order, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny.Source.

EU fines X $140 million for deceptive blue checkmarks. The first penalty under the Digital Services Act highlights growing EU enforcement on AI-driven platform practices.Source.

Apple announces major executive turnover. Key AI and policy leaders exit, signaling potential strategic shifts.Source.

OpenAI in talks with Tata Consultancy Services for Indian data center. After stalled Reliance talks, OpenAI seeks new partnerships to expand AI infrastructure in India.Source.

Business

Italian utility A2A announces first Lombardy data center, construction starting 2027. A2A’s move marks increased utility sector entry into AI-driven data infrastructure.Source.

Amazon withdraws from Project Blue data center campus in Arizona. AWS reportedly balks at proposed liquid cooling switch; Meta shows interest.Source.

German firm Aventos sells Berlin data center site to Tristan Capital Partners. Site supports up to 63MW across three buildings, signaling strong hyperscale demand.Source.

Microsoft’s Nidhi Chappell joins Nscale as president of AI infrastructure. Chappell’s OpenAI supercomputer expertise underscores Nscale’s AI ambitions.Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Planned hyperscale data centers in Scotland may demand 2-3GW power. This nears Scotland’s winter peak, raising grid and hardware cooling challenges.Source.

Flexible grid connections and BYOC models could ease data center burdens. New approaches may reduce infrastructure costs and accelerate deployments.Source.

Wärtsilä advocates onsite power generation engines for data centers. Engines offer reliability and sustainability advantages over traditional grid dependence.Source.

Amazon’s Project Blue liquid cooling switch reportedly triggered exit. Cooling tech remains a critical hardware bottleneck for hyperscale AI data centers.Source.

Markets

Data center buildout faces headwinds; 50% of planned US centers may not be built. Energy and regulatory challenges temper growth optimism, per Kevin O’Leary.Source.

Cloudflare reports dashboard and API issues weeks after major outage. Recurring reliability concerns may pressure cloud infrastructure stocks.Source.

PAG’s Flow launches 6MW phase of 36MW data center campus in Manila. Southeast Asia data center expansion continues amid AI infrastructure demand.Source.

OpenAI’s Indian data center talks highlight global AI infrastructure race. Partnerships with firms like TCS signal growing international AI investment.Source.

General

EU probes Meta over WhatsApp AI chatbot limits. The EU launched a formal antitrust investigation to prevent harm to AI competition after Meta restricted business use of WhatsApp’s AI tools. Source.

Microsoft slashes AI sales targets amid weak enterprise uptake. Despite declaring an “era of AI agents,” customers resist unproven AI tools, forcing a sales target cut. Source.

AI country music boom on the horizon. AI-generated songwriting is set to disrupt Nashville’s music scene, accelerating demo creation and pitch volume. Source.

Satellite congestion threatens space-based imaging. Satellite trails may spoil up to 40% of Hubble images and 96% for other telescopes over the next decade. Source.

Business

ASP DC expands with 300MW data center campus in Finland. The Norwegian operator acquired a site in Pori, marking a strategic Nordic growth push. Source.

Bitzero breaks ground on Kokemäki data center in Finland. The build signals continued Nordic infrastructure expansion amid AI-driven capacity needs. Source.

Vantage launches final building at Cyberjaya campus, Malaysia. The 16MW KUL14 building is fully leased to an undisclosed customer, underscoring strong demand. Source.

Meta eyes idle AEP Ohio substation for New Albany data center. Plans to use a substation initially meant for Intel’s delayed fab could accelerate Meta’s data center power supply. Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

IBM CEO skeptical on gigawatt data center profitability. Krishna says massive AI data center builds lack a clear path to profit, casting doubt on trillion-dollar investments. Source.

Apple removes Night mode Portrait feature on iPhone 17 Pro. The removal limits low-light photography options, potentially impacting user experience. Source.

Construction costs climb for steel, copper, and switchgear. Rising input prices add unpredictability to data center and infrastructure builds. Source.

Admins brace for max-severity server vulnerability in React. Open source React flaw allows malicious code execution without authentication, raising security alarms. Source.

Markets

U.S. data center power demand forecast jumps to 106 GW by 2035. BloombergNEF raised estimates by 36%, though some warn of an AI bubble inflating projections. Source.

Data center projects face local opposition and regulatory scrutiny. Planned Stargate center in Michigan meets resident pushback; EU probes Meta AI restrictions. Source.

Wireless monitoring gains traction in utility cybersecurity. Monitoring RF spectrum helps close blind spots and speeds incident response amid rising cyber threats. Source.

China targets U.S. energy system vulnerabilities. House panelists warn China’s cyber threats exploit analog-digital seams in U.S. grids. Source.

General

OpenAI sounds alarm as Gemini surges. Gemini gained 200 million users in just three months, pushing OpenAI’s CEO to declare a “code red”. This signals intensifying competition in AI platforms Source.

Amazon downplays AI benchmarks. Amazon’s AI chief emphasizes real-world utility over leaderboard rankings, signaling a shift in AI development focus Source.

Google experiments with AI-generated clickbait headlines. Google is testing AI to replace news headlines with provocative nonsense, risking user trust but boosting engagement Source.

Indiegogo accelerates crowdfunding shipments. New “Express Crowdfunding” lets creators ship products mid-campaign, speeding innovation cycles Source.

Business

Brazil’s BNDES to create AI and data center fund. The development bank plans a fund in 2026 to boost tech and digital infrastructure projects, enhancing LatAm’s AI ecosystem Source.

Actis launches LatAm data center business. Terranova targets Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, capitalizing on rising digital infrastructure demand Source.

Bitmain faces US national security probe. DHS seized equipment amid sabotage fears related to US power grid, adding regulatory risk to crypto mining hardware Source.

BP scraps UK hydrogen project due to data center approval. Data center plans rendered hydrogen project “incompatible,” signaling shifting energy priorities Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Vultr plans 50MW AMD MI355X GPU cluster in Ohio. Deployment includes 24,000 GPUs, boosting AI compute capacity significantly Source.

HPE expands AMD collaboration for Helios AI racks. New supercomputer Herder will also be AMD-powered, highlighting AMD’s growing data center footprint Source.

Marvell eyes optical interconnect startup Celestial AI acquisition. Deal valued at $3.25bn, potentially $5.5bn with milestones, to boost Marvell’s AI networking tech Source.

AWS launches AI Factory on-prem infrastructure. Supports Nvidia and Trainium chips, enabling dedicated AI hardware for customers Source.

Markets

AWS and Google Cloud partner on multicloud networking. The collaboration aims to create a more open cloud environment, potentially reshaping cloud competition Source.

Data center projects face local opposition in Poland and Minnesota. Community pushback may delay capacity additions, impacting regional supply Source.

Entergy breaks ground on natural gas plants for Meta’s 2GW data center. New 1.5GW capacity supports Meta’s massive AI infrastructure expansion Source.

US grid faces data center capacity challenges. PJM grid operator urged to limit capacity sales to data centers until they provide their own power, highlighting infrastructure strain Source.

General

Singapore reopens data center development after moratorium. The city-state calls for applications to build 200MW of capacity, signaling renewed growth in Asia’s AI infrastructure hub. Source.

Australia pushes data center investment under National AI Plan. The government promotes renewable-powered data centers, aligning with green tech trends. Source.

OpenAI sounds alarm as Google narrows AI lead. CEO Sam Altman declares a ‘code red’ to accelerate ChatGPT improvements amid intensifying competition from Google and Anthropic. Source.

SoftBank teams with Yaskawa on AI-enabled robots. The partnership targets robotics powered by multi-access edge computing (MEC), expanding AI’s physical footprint. Source.

Business

IREN eyes $2bn convertible bonds to fund AI data center expansion. The move includes a private share sale to accelerate buildout amid rising AI demand. Source.

Canada’s Carrier Connect acquires Ottawa colocation firm PureColo. Acquisition adds 2.5MW capacity, enhancing Carrier’s footprint in a strategic market. Source.

SF Compute raises $40m Series A for AI compute marketplace. Funding will expand offerings for AI compute resource trading, tapping into growing demand. Source.

UK Renewable Energy Association launches Data Center Coalition. The group aims to unlock clean, scalable power for UK data centers, aligning with sustainability goals. Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

NVIDIA invests $2bn in Synopsys to boost AI chip design. Multi-year deal targets enhanced engineering tools for next-gen AI semiconductors. Source.

Raspberry Pi hikes prices amid soaring DRAM costs. Price increases of $5–$25 reflect memory market pressures impacting low-cost computing. Source.

Brain-inspired architecture promises AI training efficiency gains. New research suggests compute power needed for AI training could drop significantly. Source.

Liquid cooling market heats up, CDU tech takes center stage. As AI hardware density grows, liquid cooling distribution units become critical for thermal management. Source.

Markets

Power plants in SPP region can expand capacity up to 20% under new FERC fast-track. This accelerates grid readiness for AI-driven load growth. Source.

Ionna plans $250M investment in California EV charging infrastructure. JV aims for 30,000 charging bays by 2030, supporting electrification trends. Source.

Demand response and distributed energy resources key to grid resilience. Utilities focus on leveraging existing DERs to meet AI power surges efficiently. Source.

Man arrested for damage to cell tower in West Virginia. Incident highlights infrastructure risks amid rising telecom demand. Source.