Switch 2 Smashes Records with 10 Million Units Sold
Nintendo’s Switch 2 has sold 10 million units, making it the most successful console launch in history. The company has raised its hardware forecast while facing potential patent challenges.
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Why Data Centers Are Flocking to Natural Gas Hubs
Data centers requiring over 100 megawatts per site are increasingly being built near natural gas resources for reliable power. This trend spans from Texas to Appalachia, but brings complex regulatory hurdles across energy, environmental, and land use laws.
AMD’s AI Bet Pays Off With 36% Revenue Jump
AMD just posted its third quarter 2025 results with revenue jumping 36% to $9.2 billion. The chipmaker’s data center business hit $4 billion while client and gaming segments delivered another $4 billion combined. Despite the strong numbers, AMD’s stock dipped as investors expected even more from its
Thomson Reuters’ AI Bet Faces the ChatGPT Test
Thomson Reuters is betting its massive legal data trove will give it an edge in the AI legal tech race. But shares dropped sharply as investors worry about competition from ChatGPT and new entrants. The company’s CEO argues specialized legal AI will win against general-purpose models.
AI Hurricane Images Are Getting Scary Good – And Dangerous
AI-generated hurricane images are spreading dangerous misinformation during real disasters. One viral photo showed birds that would be larger than football fields if the image were real. Experts warn this is making crisis communication much harder.
Xcel wants to double battery storage at retiring coal plant
Xcel Energy is seeking approval to double battery storage capacity at its Sherco coal plant in Minnesota. The utility wants to boost storage from 300 MW to 600 MW at the facility scheduled to retire in 2030. Construction would begin in 2026 with operations starting in late 2027.
Big Tech Finally Faces UK Financial Oversight Next Year
The UK government has committed to designating big tech companies as “critical third parties” by next year. This follows recent cloud outages that disrupted banking services and frustrated MPs who called the Treasury’s pace too slow.
OpenAI’s Sora Hits Android, But There’s a Catch
OpenAI has launched its Sora AI video app on Android after a massive debut on iOS. The app hit 1 million downloads in less than five days and topped Apple’s App Store for weeks. Now it’s expanding to select countries, but Europe is still waiting.
The $500 Million Founder Betting Against Screen Time
Brynn Putnam, who sold her fitness startup Mirror to Lululemon for $500 million, is now tackling screen isolation with a radically different product. Her new company Board is a tabletop gaming console that blends physical pieces with digital gameplay to bring people together face-to-face. It’s her a
Insurance needs a climate change makeover
A new study proposes a radical shift for the insurance industry: instead of just paying out for climate disasters, insurers should invest in preventing them. Researchers found profitability could drop by 11-100% as hurricanes intensify. The solution? Turn expected losses into climate solutions fundi