NextEra Energy, the largest U.S. renewable developer, is making a massive bet on powering the AI boom. The company announced a plan to build 15 gigawatts of new generation for data center hubs by 2035, calling the target “fairly conservative.”
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
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.
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.
According to a report from XDA-Developers, the Linux distribution AnduinOS is being championed as a top choice for users migrating from Windows. It aims to replicate the Windows 11 look and feel more closely than popular alternatives like Zorin OS, while building on the stable Ubuntu foundation. The
Motorola is gearing up to launch the Edge 70 smartphone in India, with Flipkart hosting a “coming soon” page. Rumors suggest a price under ₹35,000 and a possible December 15 debut, with a local variant that might pack a larger battery.
X has been fined €120 million (about $140 million) by the European Commission for violating the Digital Services Act. The charges center on the deceptive nature of its paid blue checkmark and failures in ad transparency and data access for researchers.
Windhawk version 1.7 is out, making it easier to tweak Windows 11. The update focuses on faster installations and fixing crashes that plagued earlier versions.
