The death of the beloved read-it-later app Pocket left a void. According to XDA-Developers, the unexpected hero for many wasn’t another bookmark manager, but Google’s AI tool, NotebookLM. Its limitations, like a 50-source cap, actually solved a core behavioral problem with digital hoarding.
Index giant MSCI has proposed reclassifying companies with over 50% of their assets in crypto as “funds,” risking their removal from major benchmarks. The move has drawn a fierce, seven-page rebuttal from Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management, which holds $704 million in bitcoin.
Magnora is launching a major 100MW data center project in Kristiansund, Norway. The renewables investor is partnering with the owners of Averøy Industripark, who have prior experience selling a data park. This marks a significant expansion for Magnora into the high-density computing market.
Snowflake is bringing Anthropic’s Claude AI directly into its data cloud in a major new partnership. The deal, reportedly worth $200 million, aims to let enterprises build AI agents that can analyze data with high accuracy while staying within Snowflake’s security walls. It’s a big move in the race
A new botnet called Aisuru, built from millions of cheap IoT devices, is shattering DDoS records. According to Cloudflare’s latest report, it launched an attack peaking at 29.7 terabits per second, signaling a fundamental shift in the threat landscape that’s leaving reactive defenses in the dust.
Data center demand is exploding, driven by AI and a global build-out, creating a “super cycle.” Operators are grappling with power, capacity, and supply chain headaches. A new report lays out a pragmatic four-step plan to navigate the chaos.
A massive new hyperscale data center is planned for a former military airfield in Brandenburg, Germany. The 500MW facility will be directly powered by an on-site solar and battery storage project, creating a unique integrated energy and digital hub.
Google is supercharging Drive search with its Gemini AI, but there’s a catch. The new features, which provide summaries and insights into folder contents, are only for paying Workspace and Gemini subscribers.
LogicMonitor has finalized its acquisition of internet performance monitoring firm Catchpoint. The deal, valued at over $250 million, is a direct play to help enterprises manage the tool sprawl and complexity of distributed AI workloads.
Ayaneo has announced its Next 2 Windows gaming handheld, and it’s packing some serious hardware. It features a massive 115Wh battery, a 9.06-inch OLED display, and an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset capable of 85W TDP.
