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Brookfield reportedly targets $27 billion AI data center at Drax power station

Brookfield has reportedly set its sights on developing a $27 billion AI data center at a Drax power station in Yorkshire, according to CNBC. The proposal would position a major data-center project at an existing energy site, linking the expansion of AI infrastructure with the availability of large-scale

AI Data Centres Put the UK's Emissions Goals Under Pressure

AI Infrastructure and UK Emissions Targets A BBC report highlights the potential tension between the rapid expansion of AI data centres and the United Kingdom's emissions goals. If the energy required to build and operate these facilities is not addressed, AI growth could make it harder for the

Marvell’s $115 Billion Lumentum Deal Puts a Price on AI’s Connectivity Bottleneck

Marvell Technology has agreed to acquire optical-components maker Lumentum in an all-stock transaction that combines two companies increasingly exposed to the infrastructure requirements of artificial intelligence. The announced combination is being described as a $115 billion merger by several outlets, although The Wall Street Journal cited an $80

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Apple’s Inventory Rises 154% as Memory Chip Costs Increase

Apple reported a 154% surge in inventory, bringing the total to $14.5 billion, while warning that memory chip costs are rising to unprecedented levels. The rising cost of a key component places additional pressure on hardware economics. Although the article does not specify which Apple products may be affected,

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Apple Cannot Predict When iPhone Duo Supply Will Meet Demand

Apple is working to expand availability of its first foldable iPhone, but CEO John Ternus says the company cannot predict when supply will meet demand. The iPhone Duo launched last month at $1,999. It features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner screen. Preorders

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Apple Reports Record iPhone Revenue Without a New Standard Model

Apple reported record iPhone revenue for its latest fourth quarter, generating $57.58 billion, a 17 percent increase from the same period last year. The result was notable because Apple did not release a new standard iPhone during its latest product refresh. Revenue growth followed the September launch of the

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Google Disconnects Android Partner After 1.3 Million Set-Top Boxes Were Used in Botnet

Google has cut ties with Shenzhen-based Videostrong Technology Co. after the Android device manufacturer allegedly built and operated a hidden backdoor in 1.3 million set-top boxes. The compromised devices were turned into a botnet without their owners' knowledge. According to Google, the devices were used for