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Accenture Acquires Ookla, Owner of Speedtest, in Telecom Data Play
Accenture is buying Ookla, the company behind Speedtest.net. The deal boosts Accenture's telecom data and analytics capabilities.
GitHub Copilot's Token Pricing Sparks Developer Revolt
Microsoft's GitHub Copilot swapped flat-rate billing for token-based pricing. Developers warn costs will soar, sparking backlash and trust concerns.
Hyperscalers Face Pressure to Curb Data Center Water Consumption
Google and Microsoft face growing pressure to reduce water consumption in data centers as AI expansion increases demand.
Seattle Pauses New Data Centers for One Year to Study AI Impact
Seattle city council committees approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers. The full council is expected to pass it next week, using the pause to study community impacts of AI infrastructure.
US Regulator Orders Fast-Track for AI Data Centers That Generate Their Own Power
FERC orders grid operators to fast-track AI data center connections if they self-generate power or cut peak usage. Implementation required within 90 days.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash Reshapes Enterprise AI Cost Equation
Google claims its new Gemini 3.5 Flash model can save enterprises over $1 billion annually by delivering near-frontier performance at triple the speed and half the cost.
Google I/O 2026: Gemini AI and Android XR Glasses Lead the Agenda
Google I/O 2026 will feature major Gemini AI updates, Android improvements, and a first look at Android XR smart glasses. The event signals Google's push into AI and spatial computing.
Amazon and Spotify Take Opposite Paths on AI Podcast Content
Amazon's Alexa+ now generates AI news podcasts while Spotify launches a system to verify human-made shows.
General Catalyst bets $63M on India's travel payments startup Scapia
General Catalyst leads $63 million funding round in Scapia, an Indian travel booking and payments startup. The investment doubles the company's valuation.
AI-Driven Cyber Discovery Pushes UK Banks Toward Systemic Risk
UK banks face new systemic cyber risks as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, threatening financial stability.
Secretive AI Startup Hark Raises $700M at $6 Billion Valuation
Hark, Brett Adcock's stealth AI startup, raised a massive $700M Series A, valuing the 'universal' interface company at $6 billion.
Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking
Google will pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it tracked Android users without consent. Millions of users who had an Android phone after 2017 may be eligible for up to $100.
China Deploys Subsea Data Center Powered by Offshore Wind and Ocean Cooling
China launched the world's first commercial underwater data center off Hainan. It uses seawater cooling and offshore wind to power 2,000 servers efficiently.
AI Pricing Models Face a Hard Reset
The era of cheap AI access is ending. Providers are shifting from subsidized pricing to sustainable models, forcing developers and businesses to adapt.
EU Court Case Tests Apple’s Grip on Interoperability
FSFE files a second intervention against Apple at the European Court of Justice, arguing the company must open its ecosystem under the Digital Markets Act.
Wozniak Tells Students: Your Brain Beats AI
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak drew cheers from students by reminding them they possess actual intelligence, not artificial.
Starbucks Drops Faulty AI Inventory System That Failed to Count
Starbucks scrapped an AI inventory tool after it repeatedly miscounted stock. The system’s failure highlights challenges in retail automation.
SolarSquare in Talks for $60M Funding as Indian Rooftop Solar Surges
SolarSquare is set to raise up to $60 million at a valuation near $500 million, signaling strong VC interest in India's rooftop solar market.
German 'Accidental' Spin-Off Builds Microscopic Filters for 6G and Space
A German research spin-off developed microscopic terahertz filters for 6G, satellite communications, and quantum computing. The company, Lepto, emerged unexpectedly from academic work.
Google Tests Reduced Free Storage for New Accounts Without Phone Number
Google is testing a policy in select regions that limits new accounts to 5GB free storage unless users link a phone number. The move aims to curb abuse but raises privacy questions.