A sourcing expert and a NASA lead make the case that space-based data centers are an economic, not just technical, problem. They argue that solar power, radiative cooling, and smart procurement could make orbital platforms viable within 10-15 years. But significant hurdles around latency, regulation
A new report highlights that the complex movement and AI brains of humanoid robots rely on a specific type of chip. Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) from suppliers like AMD and Intel are becoming critical. They handle multi-axis motor control and can adapt as the robots’ AI models are fine-tun
The AI boom is sending data center electricity demand into overdrive, with global consumption projected to double by 2030. The real problem isn’t just the amount of power, but the wild, unpredictable spikes that strain old power grids. The emerging solution pairs massive batteries with intelligent o
The UK government is planning a series of whole-government tech deals, starting with cloud services, following its £9 billion agreement with Microsoft. Officials admit past approaches led to vendor lock-in and poor negotiating power, and are now trying to use centralized buying power to drive down p
BlackRock’s Ben Powell argues the massive capital expenditure fueling AI is a “super boom” with more room to run. He sees the biggest, safest opportunities not in the AI applications themselves, but in the underlying infrastructure suppliers—the “picks and shovels” providers.
Samsung has dropped a major hint that the One UI 8.5 beta is on the way. An update to its PENUP app states it has already been optimized for the upcoming software version, which is unusual before a beta even begins.
A new model from MIT and Oak Ridge National Lab simulates an “agentic” human-AI workforce. The findings show a significant portion of current jobs are already vulnerable to automation by existing AI tools.
Microsoft is testing a significant change for Windows 11’s Smart App Control security feature. The company is removing the requirement for a clean install, allowing users to toggle it on and off directly from Windows Security. This could make the performance-boosting security tool accessible to many
Researchers have developed a device that generates power by radiating heat into outer space. It uses a simple Stirling engine and could provide passive ventilation for greenhouses and homes, especially at night when solar panels don’t work.
Dartmouth College confirmed a massive data breach affecting over 40,000 people. Attackers used a secret flaw in Oracle’s software for three days before anyone knew it existed. It’s a brutal lesson in supply chain risk.
