A new report reveals Virginia’s tax breaks for datacenters doubled in a year, costing the state $1.6 billion. A watchdog group argues the incentives are on autopilot and should be eliminated as public opposition grows.
An Australian oil & gas firm is pivoting to power data centers. Pilot Energy and SN Energy have inked a deal to develop a hybrid solar and battery storage project colocated with a 50MW data center in Western Australia. SN is putting up over $10 million to get the project moving.
A company called RSS-Hydro is flipping the script on disaster intelligence. Instead of selling complex geospatial reports to a few experts, they’re packaging real-time flood and fire data into affordable, simple “Pins” for everyone. The goal? Turn fear into foresight with actionable alerts that coul
Apple has released data showing Apple Watch users significantly boost and maintain exercise levels well into the new year. The findings challenge the concept of “Quitter’s Day,” the second Friday in January when many abandon resolutions.
A Swiss-backed group is planning a massive data center buildout in Alberta, Canada, with a long-term vision for 1 gigawatt of capacity. The project highlights a growing trend of using on-site natural gas generation to power energy-hungry AI infrastructure.
AI terminology is exploding faster than the tech itself. CNET has compiled a crucial glossary of 61 terms, from “hallucination” to “paperclip maximizer,” to help you navigate the conversation. Here are the highlights and why they matter.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has officially added two major digital asset projects to its agenda. The board will clarify if some crypto qualifies as cash equivalents and create rules for accounting transfers, including wrapped tokens.
A California retirement community is using virtual reality to transport residents on global adventures and trips down memory lane. The technology, from a firm called Rendever, is becoming a tool to combat isolation and spark conversation among seniors.
New Era Energy & Digital is taking full ownership of the Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC) joint venture. The deal, valued at $70 million, involves cash, stock, and a convertible note to buy out SharonAI’s 50% stake in the AI data center project.
Aflac has confirmed a massive data breach impacting 22.65 million people. The stolen data includes Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and sensitive health insurance information. The hackers are believed to be part of a known criminal group targeting the insurance industry.
