The long-anticipated .MUSIC domain has officially launched, opening up a new online frontier tailored specifically for the global music community. This top-level domain gives musicians, songwriters, and industry professionals a chance to secure their unique digital identities, offering an exclusive and trusted space to safeguard their work from rising issues like AI-generated content and deepfakes. Read all
Apple has launched the first data center at its Waukee, Iowa campus, supporting services like iCloud and Apple Music for North American users. Initially announced in 2017 with a 2020 completion date, the project faced multiple delays. The facility now spans 315,773 square feet, with plans for future expansion across the 2,000-acre site. At full capacity, the campus could house nearly 1.9 million square feet of data center space. Read all
AWS has lost its VP of AI, Matt Wood, as the company grapples with challenges in the generative AI space. Wood’s departure follows AWS missing key AI investments and delaying a ChatGPT competitor launch. Despite this, AWS CEO Matt Garman is investing in AI startups and custom silicon projects like Trainium. As the company faces investor skepticism and rising competition, its path to generative AI success remains uncertain. Read all
Deepak Jain, the CEO of a Maryland-based IT services firm, is facing serious legal trouble after allegedly deceiving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into signing a multi-million-dollar datacenter contract. Read all
KIOXIA has launched its new XD8 Series PCIe 5.0 E1.S SSDs, designed for cloud and hyperscale environments. Offering up to 12,500 MB/s sequential read speeds—73% faster than previous models—the drives enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency. With capacities of up to 7.68TB, the XD8 Series supports OCP standards and is now available for evaluation. These SSDs meet the demands of modern data centers, optimizing both speed and thermal management. Read all
As global energy demands surge and cloud providers look for sustainable power solutions, Amazon has set its sights on nuclear energy. The tech giant is backing the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), which could offer a lifeline to its growing datacenter operations. Read all
Google has added a new “cheapest” tab to its Flights service, helping travelers find the lowest prices for their trips. The feature highlights budget-friendly options, including third-party deals, longer layovers, or different airports in the same city. Designed for those prioritizing cost over convenience, the tab allows users to weigh tradeoffs and make informed decisions. The update will roll out globally within the next two weeks. Read all
Amazon has revamped its Kindle lineup, introducing a color Kindle and AI-powered features to the Kindle Scribe. The Scribe now offers text summaries and handwriting cleanup for better note-taking, priced at $399. The Kindle Paperwhite also sees a display boost to seven inches, faster page turns, and a longer battery life. The refreshed Kindle, Paperwhite, and Scribe models cater to readers’ evolving needs, starting at $110. Read all
Google is taking a two-pronged approach to make programming code safer: embracing memory-safe languages while simultaneously fortifying older, memory-unsafe ones like C and C++. As Google pushes for modern security, it also acknowledges the massive presence of legacy code that won’t disappear anytime soon. Read all
Rittal has launched a cutting-edge modular cooling distribution unit (CDU) that delivers over 1 MW of cooling using water-based liquid cooling. Designed for AI and HPC workloads, the CDU integrates seamlessly into data centers, allowing operators to scale and improve sustainability. As demand for efficient cooling grows, Rittal positions its CDU as a key solution for managing heat in AI-driven data centers. Read all
AT&T and Broadcom are nearing a settlement in their legal battle over VMware support services, signaling a potential resolution after months of tension. The dispute centers around Broadcom’s decision to bundle support with its VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) subscriptions, a shift that AT&T claims significantly inflated its costs. Read all
Amazon Data Services has acquired 118 acres in Douglas County, Georgia, for $37 million, further expanding its data center presence. This comes after Amazon’s 430-acre purchase in Covington earlier this year. While AWS doesn’t yet operate a cloud region in Georgia, Atlanta remains a key hub for its Edge locations, with major data center players like Microsoft and CoreSite also established in the area. Read all
Microsoft’s 2024 Digital Defense Report calls for stricter countermeasures against nation-state cyberattacks, pushing governments to strengthen sanctions and update the UN Charter to allow more decisive responses to critical infrastructure threats. While the report emphasizes collaboration between nations and public-private sectors, it highlights the continued rise in attacks, especially by state-sponsored actors using criminal tools to further their interests. Read all
