The mobile operating system project announced it’s completely pulling out of OVHcloud’s French servers over privacy concerns. France’s support for EU “Chat Control” legislation and sovereignty issues are creating headaches for cloud providers.
Apple has filed a 545-page petition against India’s Competition Commission over a new penalty calculation method that could cost the company $38 billion. The dispute centers on whether fines should be based on global or local revenue. This comes amid an ongoing antitrust investigation into Apple’s A
Games Done Quick is hosting its first-ever Disability and Neurodivergence Special this weekend. The event features disabled and neurodivergent speedrunners showcasing games while raising awareness and funds. It represents a major step toward making gaming events truly accessible.
China’s economic planning agency warns of bubble risks in the booming humanoid robot sector. Over 150 companies are flooding the market with remarkably similar robots, raising concerns about wasted investment and squeezed R&D. The government plans market mechanisms to prevent overheating while accel
The UK’s Digital Services Tax raised £800 million from global tech giants in the most recent tax year, exceeding initial projections. However, the 2% tax captures only a small portion of the massive revenue these companies generate from UK users, with Amazon alone pulling in £29 billion in UK sales.
Oppo appears to be preparing to launch its Find N6 foldable smartphone in India. The device is currently being tested in the country and could feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This would be Oppo’s first book-style foldable under its own brand in India.
Virginia’s utility regulator has created a new rate class specifically targeting data centers and other large energy users. These facilities will now face 14-year contracts with minimum demand charges, ensuring they cover infrastructure costs regardless of actual usage. The move comes alongside a $1
Netwise is expanding its London East data center facility by acquiring three additional units on the Datapoint Estate. The expansion adds 12,000 sq ft of space, bringing the total footprint to 38,000 sq ft. The company plans to eventually house around 500 racks across multiple data halls.
Thermaltake just launched the Minecube 360 Ultra ARGB Sync, an all-in-one liquid cooler that takes LCD displays to the extreme. The CPU block features four separate 3.95-inch screens that can show system stats or animations.
Data centers will add significant electricity demand by 2030, but they’re far from the biggest driver. Non-heavy industries and electrification are creating much larger energy requirements globally.
