General

Google Gemini AI debuts as mobile gaming sidekick. Google’s Gemini AI will soon assist players directly within Android games, offering hints without leaving the app interface, enhancing user engagement Source.

GoPro expands device compatibility with new AI-powered gimbal. The Fluid Pro AI stabilizer supports GoPro and other cameras, broadening market reach beyond action cams Source.

Mechanical keyboards hit a golden age of affordability. Once niche, high-end typing gear is now accessible under $200, driving consumer upgrades Source.

Google faces DOJ scrutiny over ad tech monopoly claims. The Justice Department argues Google’s dominance in ad tech warrants structural remedies, raising regulatory risk Source.

Business

Ciena to acquire optical tech firm Nubis for $270M. The deal aims to boost high-speed interconnects critical for AI workloads in data centers Source.

Vantage files plans for second 96MW San Antonio data center. Expansion reflects sustained demand for hyperscale facilities in Texas Source.

LG and SK collaborate on AI data center cooling and energy solutions. Partnership targets energy efficiency and new energy-as-a-service offerings Source.

Dataprana invests $15M in Bitcoin miners for Texas facility. Purchase of 4,000+ rigs signals crypto mining expansion amid volatile market Source.

Nvidia hires Enfabrica staff and inks $900M tech license deal. Move strengthens Nvidia’s GPU interconnect capabilities critical for AI scaling Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Nvidia strengthens AI interconnect tech via Enfabrica deal. $900M licensing and staff hires enhance GPU networking, vital for next-gen AI systems Source.

Schneider releases reference designs for Nvidia’s GB300 NVL72. Pre-fab modules with Compass aim to accelerate data center deployment Source.

GoPro’s Fluid Pro AI gimbal supports multiple camera types. AI tracking and 400-gram payload capacity open new hardware markets Source.

Mechanical keyboards become affordable with premium features. Competition and commoditization bring high-end typing tech to $100–$200 range Source.

Markets

AI data center demand fuels virtual power plant growth. Wood Mackenzie reports 33% jump in VPP deployments driven by data center needs Source.

Clean energy jobs grow but face policy headwinds. Employment in renewables outpaces overall energy sector growth amid uncertain policy environment Source.

Google’s ad tech monopoly trial adds regulatory risk. DOJ argues Google’s dominance threatens open internet economics Source.

Data center expansions continue in Texas and Florida. Vantage and NextNRG announce large-scale data center and energy campus projects Source.

General

US v. Google ad tech trial heats up. Judge Brinkema ruled Google illegally monopolized online ads; now courts debate if a breakup forcing sale of AdX is warranted. Source.

Meta eyes $20bn Oracle cloud deal. Meta is in talks for a massive cloud contract, adding to Oracle’s marquee clients like OpenAI and TikTok. Source.

Vodafone Germany to sunset 2G in 2028. The phase-out will free spectrum for enhanced 4G/5G networks, boosting data capacity. Source.

Mars accelerates green energy adoption. Signed solar PPAs with Enel to generate 1.8 TWh annually across Texas projects, advancing supply chain sustainability. Source.

SoftBank and Meta launch Candle subsea cable. New undersea link connecting Japan to Singapore via key Asian hubs enhances data flow and cloud infrastructure. Source.

Business

Amazon faces FTC trial over Prime membership tactics. Allegations claim Amazon tricked customers into costly subscriptions, risking fines and reputational damage. Source.

Montblanc enters digital notepad market. Launches a premium $905 e-ink writing tablet targeting luxury consumers blending analog and digital. Source.

Telekom Romania assets acquired by Vodafone and Digi. Moves signal consolidation in Eastern European telecom markets. Source.

Norway’s ASP Data Center buys former cryptomine site. Repurposing industrial real estate for data center use reflects growing demand. Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Apple iPhone 17 Pro shows scratch vulnerability. Durability tests reveal anodized aluminum edges scratch easily, potentially impacting user satisfaction. Source.

Foldable iPhone design leaks suggest dual iPhone Air look. Expected late 2026 launch could redefine Apple’s hardware lineup. Source.

OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro rumored for late 2026. Apple may add touchscreen OLED displays, enhancing device versatility. Source.

Boreas Technology unveils AI-driven cooling for data centers. Next-gen intelligent power management targets efficiency in high-density workloads. Source.

Markets

Data center expansion plans in Sydney reach 1GW scale. ISPT-linked Kemps Creek site aims for six-building campus, signaling robust demand. Source.

France’s TDF launches data center in French Polynesia. Repurposes broadcast infrastructure, expanding regional digital footprint. Source.

Supply chain woes persist in space manufacturing. Honeywell exec cites skills gap and labor challenges slowing advanced manufacturing. Source.

Windows 11 adds video wallpaper feature. Enhances user experience with dynamic backgrounds, competing with third-party apps. Source.

General

Vodafone, Digi acquire Telekom Romania assets. As OTE subsidiary nears exit, Vodafone and Digi scoop up Telekom Romania’s infrastructure, signaling consolidation in European telecoms. Source.

Trump slaps $100K fee on H-1B visas. New visa cost aims to curb skilled immigrant labor, stirring uncertainty in tech hiring and innovation. Source.

Cloud Capital closes data center Fund II. The fund’s final close boosts investment capacity in hyperscale and edge data centers, signaling growth in infrastructure finance. Source.

Spanish government allocates €13.6bn to ease grid strain. Includes 3.8GW earmarked for data centers, supporting Europe’s digital infrastructure expansion. Source.

Gorilla inks $1.4bn deal with Singapore’s Freyr. Plans data center builds across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, expanding Southeast Asia cloud footprint. Source.

Business

Vodafone and Digi expand in Romania. Acquisition of Telekom Romania assets accelerates consolidation, potentially improving service offerings and cost synergies. Source.

Gorilla’s $1.4bn Southeast Asia contract. Strategic partnership with Freyr targets booming cloud demand in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Source.

Cloud Capital Fund II final close. Fresh capital injection targets hyperscale and edge data center projects, fueling sector growth. Source.

Trump’s visa fee hike pressures tech hiring. $100,000 fee on H-1B visas could slow talent inflow, raising costs for tech firms. Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Quantum Machines partners with Jülich Supercomputing Centre. Nvidia-powered quantum computer collaboration enhances hybrid-classical compute integration. Source.

iPhone Air’s titanium frame impresses durability tests. Despite 5.6mm thinness, titanium offers strength and elasticity beyond aluminum. Source.

NorthC to build third data center in Basel. Expansion signals growing demand for Swiss data infrastructure. Source.

Plans for 1GW data center campus in Sydney. ISPT-linked Kemps Creek site aims for six-building development, boosting Australia’s cloud infrastructure. Source.

Markets

European telecom consolidation impacts markets. Vodafone and Digi’s Romanian acquisitions could pressure regional competitors and boost telecom stocks. Source.

Visa fee hike clouds US tech sector outlook. Trump’s $100K H-1B fee threatens talent pipeline, potentially dampening tech sector growth. Source.

Data center investment surges globally. Cloud Capital Fund II close and Southeast Asia expansions highlight robust infrastructure demand. Source.

Spanish grid funding supports digital growth. €13.6bn allocation to relieve electricity saturation supports data center and tech markets. Source.

General

NorthC expands Swiss footprint. NorthC plans a third data center in Basel, signaling robust European demand for AI and cloud infrastructure Source.

Spanish government injects €13.6bn to ease grid congestion. With 3.8GW earmarked for data centers, Spain aims to stabilize power for AI workloads and cloud growth Source.

OpenAI plans $100bn backup cloud server investment. This massive spend on redundancy underscores AI’s insatiable compute appetite and cloud infrastructure demand Source.

US House fast-tracks dispatchable generation interconnection. The GRID Power Act aims to speed power projects critical for AI data centers, reducing bottlenecks Source.

FERC chair Rosner pushes aggressive infrastructure build. New leadership signals regulatory tailwinds for data center power and transmission projects Source.

Business

Gorilla inks $1.4bn Southeast Asia cloud deal. Expansion into Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand taps into fast-growing AI and cloud markets Source.

Equinix opens first Chennai data center. India’s growing AI and cloud adoption drives Equinix’s expansion, linking Chennai to Mumbai campus Source.

Cologix takes full control of Toronto data centers. Consolidation signals confidence in Canadian data center demand amid AI growth Source.

US ICE raid stokes foreign automaker fears. Immigration enforcement at EV plants raises geopolitical risks impacting supply chains and tech manufacturing Source.

Trump claims multibillion-dollar TikTok fee. Potential government leverage on tech giants adds regulatory risk to semiconductor and AI sectors Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Quantum Machines and Arque partner with Jülich Supercomputing Centre. Nvidia-powered quantum-classical hybrid computing collaboration could accelerate AI breakthroughs Source.

Supermicro releases HPC storage solutions. High-performance storage designed to speed AI and HPC workloads addresses growing data bottlenecks Source.

Airedale launches TurboChill DCS cooling for data centers. Enhanced cooling capacity supports hyperscale and colocation centers facing rising thermal loads from AI hardware Source.

Keppel inks agreement with Dell. Partnership with Dell’s connectivity division hints at infrastructure upgrades for AI-ready data centers Source.

Markets

Microsoft hikes Xbox prices amid cost pressures. Price increases reflect inflationary pressures but could impact consumer tech sentiment Source.

FERC urges refined load forecasting for data centers. Regulatory focus on better grid planning highlights data centers’ unique power demands Source.

US DOE launches Speed to Power initiative. Accelerating large-scale transmission and generation projects is critical for US AI competitiveness Source.

Relativity Networks partners for hollow core fiber rollout. Enhanced fiber optics could boost data center connectivity and latency-sensitive AI applications Source.

General

Apple refreshes entire Watch lineup. The Apple Watch SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 are now available, complementing the recent iPhone 17 launch and expanding Apple’s wearable ecosystem Source.

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup hits stores. The new iPhone 17, 17 Pro, Pro Max, and slim iPhone Air are now available, driving upgrade cycles especially for older device users Source.

Fall upgrade season kicks off. Consumers refocus on tech and productivity gear as summer ends, supporting demand for devices and accessories Source.

Security risks rise with AI agents. New ChatGPT exploit called Shadow Leak showed how AI can be tricked to swipe sensitive Gmail data, highlighting growing AI security challenges Source.

Business

Cologix acquires full ownership of Toronto data centers. The company bought out CIM Group’s stake, consolidating control over key Canadian assets Source.

Rowan Digital Infrastructure secures $1.2bn financing. Majority of funds will support Maryland data center build-out, signaling growth in AI infrastructure demand Source.

Soluna breaks ground on Texas AI and cryptomine site. The $100m credit facility backs 166MW Project Kati, targeting AI and crypto workloads Source.

EQT puts GlobalConnect up for sale at €8bn valuation. Nordic fiber and data center firm attracts attention amid infrastructure consolidation Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Apple launches AirPods Pro 3. The new earbuds are now available at major retailers, boasting improved specs and sound quality Source.

Scaling AI data centers to 1MW racks. New grid-to-chip power and cooling solutions are critical to handle AI workloads efficiently Source.

EdgeCore opens Silicon Valley data center. First facility at a two-building campus aims to serve hyperscale and AI compute needs Source.

Poland’s Atman launches new Warsaw data center campus. Initial 14.4MW building live with two more planned, expanding European AI infrastructure Source.

Markets

Fed cuts main rate by 0.25%. First rate cut in 2025 signals easing amid hiring concerns, with two more cuts forecasted this year Source.

FERC urges updated load forecasting for data centers. Regulators push utilities to better predict rising US data center power demand driven by AI Source.

US DOE launches Speed to Power initiative. Accelerates large-scale transmission and generation projects to support AI infrastructure race Source.

Slow EV infrastructure growth lags demand. Study shows lack of EV charging access is a major barrier to adoption, highlighting infrastructure gaps Source.

General

AI fuels data center expansions globally. Vantage commits
c3.2B to a new Zaragoza campus, while AWS plans another Virginia facility. Green energy powers growth as PDG rolls out India’s first carbon-free energy matching system.Source.

Microsoft signs $6B AI compute rental deal with Nscale. This Norway-based data center deal underscores cloud giants’ hunger for AI capacity.Source.

Reddit pushes for improved AI data terms with Google. Content providers are negotiating harder as AI models gobble more user data.Source.

Business

Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel to co-develop CPUs. The partnership aims to blend Nvidia’s NVLink tech with Intel’s x86 chips for next-gen AI workloads.Source.

Nokia reshuffles leadership to boost AI and tech development. Former Intel and HPE execs join to accelerate AI strategy amid competitive telecom tech race.Source.

Brazilian Army modernizes data center with modular design. Reflects growing demand for flexible, secure AI infrastructure in government sectors.Source.

Hardware | Data Centers

Huawei unveils annual release cadence for Ascend AI chips. New Ascend chips and ‘supernode’ claim to outperform Nvidia’s NVL144.Source.

Corsair releases ultralight Sabre V2 Pro gaming mouse. At 36g, it’s lighter than most competitors, targeting pro gamers.Source.

Orca partners with PCSS for Nvidia-backed quantum AI integration. Quantum computing edges closer to practical AI acceleration.Source.

Markets

AI-driven partnerships reshape semiconductor sector. Nvidia’s $5B Intel investment signals consolidation and collaboration to tackle AI compute demands.Source.

Data center REITs expand amid AI compute surge. Vantage and Ionos launch new campuses in Europe; US markets see AWS and CleanArc growth.Source.

Energy transition impacts AI infrastructure costs. PDG’s carbon-free energy scheme in India and US CO2 emissions trends highlight green energy’s role.Source.