AI and IoT surge drive Edge data centers to $317B market by 2026

The global Edge data center market will soar to $317 billion by 2026, according to JLL’s latest report. This projection marks a significant increase from its 2020 valuation, more than doubling in just six years. The rise of AI and IoT technologies fuels this rapid growth. Read all

Humane’s AI Pin faces high return rates, struggles to gain traction

Humane’s $699 AI Pin is facing significant challenges, with returns outpacing sales since its April launch. Internal data reveals that by August, fewer than 7,000 units remained with customers, as the product struggles to meet expectations. Despite raising over $200 million, negative reviews and high return rates are putting immense pressure on the company’s future. Read all

Enterprise cloud spending surges to $79B in Q2 2024, led by AWS, Microsoft, and Google

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NameSilo backs Domai.io to revolutionize AI-powered domain suggestions

NameSilo has invested in Domai.io, a rising player in AI-powered domain name suggestions. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Domai.io’s technology, enabling it to compete with industry giants like GoDaddy. The AI domain service, which evolved from CEO Matt Duchesne’s struggle to find brandable domains, now generates over 1 million domain suggestions daily. With NameSilo’s support, Domai.io plans to expand its services, including a logo builder and personalized marketing tools. Read all

Cloud giants eye growth beyond AI as adoption soars

AWS, Microsoft, and Google, the leading cloud providers, are experiencing rapid growth fueled by AI. However, these tech giants are also focusing on broader opportunities beyond AI, ensuring continuous cloud expansion. Read all

USA domains announces launch of USA Boxmail geared for business

USA Domains is offering USA Boxmail, it’s an Email Service which provides in personal and small business a reliable, affordable option. It allow users to segment their email outside of hosting which can help keep your emails online during website outages. This service aims to tackle the age old single point of failure problem with shared hosting using a simple interface and great customer support. Read all

Aussie dollar slump hits web hosting costs, pressures local businesses

Australian businesses are feeling the pinch as the Aussie dollar tumbles against the U.S. dollar. The weaker currency is driving up the cost of offshore web hosting, with some bills now 30% higher. This spike in expenses is forcing companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to reconsider their web hosting strategies, turning once-affordable solutions into costly burdens. Read all

Micron introduces innovative PCIe Gen6 SSD for data centers

At FMS 2024, Micron Technology unveils PCIe Gen6 SSD with sequential read speeds of over 26GB/s to transform AI data management with faster, power-efficient Solutions. Keynote speaker Senior VP Raj Narasimhan cited Micron’s leadership in AI-driven storage during his keynote, paving the way for adoption of PCIe Gen6 across the industry and establishing their foothold at the top shelf for advanced storage technologies. Read all

Automattic introduces AI tool to enhance WordPress blog readability

Automattic, the owner of WordPress.com, has introduced “Write Brief with AI,” a tool to help bloggers write clearly and succinctly. Available in beta on WordPress.com via Jetpack, it simplifies sentences, improves readability, and adjusts tone. Developed from an in-house project, the tool aims to make content more engaging and accessible. Read all

STACK Infrastructure inks $3B green financing for sustainable U.S. data center projects

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Delta faces legal battle over IT outage after declining Microsoft’s help

Microsoft claims Delta Air Lines ignored offers of help during a massive outage, leading to $500 million in losses. Delta is seeking damages from Microsoft and CrowdStrike, which caused the initial disruption. Microsoft counters that Delta’s reliance on IBM and AWS contributed to the prolonged recovery. The US Department of Transportation is investigating the incident. Read all

Google to appeal major antitrust ruling on search monopoly

In a landmark decision, Google was found guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly in online search by a U.S. District Court. Judge Amit P. Mehta ruled that Google unfairly blocked competitors by paying for prime search engine placement. Google plans to appeal, emphasizing its focus on providing the best search experience. This ruling could reshape the tech industry and influence ongoing antitrust cases. Read all

IDF utilizes AWS, Google cloud, and Microsoft Azure in Gaza conflict

The Israeli army, known as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), are also relying on cloud services — Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure to carry out their operations in Gaza. The findings emerged from an investigation by Israeli news organizations +972 Magazine and Local Call, which have pulled back the curtain on the vast array of this sort of tech used in battle. Read all

 

 

 

 

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