Data centers are accused of reserving far more electrical grid capacity than they currently use, blocking other users. This comes as governments push for new AI data center builds, adding strain to already congested power networks.
The era of a one-way, centralized power grid is ending. Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) are emerging as the essential platform for utilities to manage solar, batteries, and EVs at scale, turning potential grid problems into assets for resilience and stability.
Pure Storage’s CEO Charles Giancarlo says the era of “software eating the world” is over, replaced by data. The company reported strong Q3 revenue of $964.5 million, beating expectations, and raised its guidance for the year, citing demand driven by AI and modern virtualization.
A new report from the London Assembly says the city’s electricity grid is already maxed out, delaying over 12,000 homes. With AI datacenter demand set to grow up to 600%, planners are scrambling for a fix.
Singapore is officially reopening its doors to new data centers after a multi-year moratorium. The government is calling for proposals to develop at least 200MW of capacity, but with a major catch: a heavy focus on green energy and efficiency.
A smart bed’s heart rate monitor alerted a 70-year-old man to a life-threatening complete heart block. Doctors confirmed the bed’s reading, and he got a pacemaker just in time. It shows how consumer tech is becoming a first line of health defense.
Equinix is planning a major expansion in Dallas with two new data centers costing over $836 million combined. The facilities will replace a former publishing company site and add significant capacity to the region’s digital infrastructure. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 and continue thro
Korea Telecom is partnering with digital infrastructure investment firm DigitalBridge to develop AI data centers across the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration aims to address surging demand from global tech companies for AI-optimized infrastructure. Neither company has revealed specific project
New Zealand’s Kawaiicon hacker conference quietly launched a real-time CO2 monitoring system to combat airborne illness transmission. Attendees could check air quality readings before even showing up to sessions. The initiative represents true hacking spirit applied to public health challenges.
Meta has been ordered to pay $552 million to 87 Spanish digital media agencies for GDPR violations. The court ruled Meta gained unfair competitive advantage by using improper legal justification for behavioral advertising. Meta plans to appeal the decision.
