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2 days ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

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2 days ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Microsoft and Chevron enter exclusivity deal on powering West Texas data center complex | Fortune

Chevron and Microsoft are negotiating a major collaboration to colocate gas-fired power plants with an AI campus in West Texas.
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Bitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas

Soluna Holdings acquired the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm to power its AI data center, achieving full vertical integration and energy sovereignty.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant

A pragmatic 'all-of-the-above' strategy is essential for energy, with gas as a critical bridge while investing in renewables.
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

U.S. and China control 90% of AI data centres - the Global South is building a different kind of AI - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI movements in the Global South aim to reclaim sovereignty by developing independent, low-cost AI systems for critical services.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service | Computer Weekly

Wilson Connectivity and Autonomous Systems partner to automate in-building wireless infrastructure management, enhancing deployment and ongoing optimization.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

These Are the Fast-growing, Affordable Cities in the U.S. for 2026-and One Texas Town Is Leading the List

Frisco, Texas, is the most affordable and fastest-growing U.S. city in 2026, with significant population growth and high savings for residents.
#att
fromEngadget
5 days ago
Mobile UX

AT&T now offers a single subscription for both wireless service and home internet

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5 days ago
Mobile UX

AT&T now offers a single subscription for both wireless service and home internet

Washington Wizards
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Mohegan sells Connecticut Sun, as team to move to Houston

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has agreed to sell the Connecticut Sun to the Fertitta family, relocating the team to Houston in 2027.
SF politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Hyperscalers often lack the "aptitude" on power as the political push picks up to expedite grid connections and pipelines | Fortune

Federal efforts to expedite power grid interconnections face challenges due to hyperscalers' communication issues and lack of understanding of processes.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

A Texas City Faces Water Crisis As Big Oil And Gas Use Most of It

Corpus Christi's two main reservoirs are just 8.4 percent full, while the backup reservoir is 55 percent full. Without drastic cuts, the water supply could run dry by early next year.
Austin
European startups
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

Seven new hyperscale data centers to be built in the Netherlands

At least 7 hyperscale data centers are under construction in the Netherlands, with significant opposition from the public and local governments.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 week ago

Energy execs say they're trying to address anger over rising electric bills

Investments in grid improvements and cooperation will help reduce electricity rates over time.
#ai-infrastructure
fromTheregister
1 month ago
European startups

Huawei brings its flatpack AI datacenters to the world

Huawei enters the AI hardware market internationally with an integrated computing platform featuring its own CPUs and GPUs, targeting rapid datacenter deployment despite performance lags behind Western competitors.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI taps Tata for 100MW AI data center capacity in India, eyes 1GW | TechCrunch

OpenAI partnered with the Tata Group to secure 100 megawatts of AI-ready data center capacity in India, with plans to scale to 1 gigawatt.
European startups
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Huawei brings its flatpack AI datacenters to the world

Huawei enters the AI hardware market internationally with an integrated computing platform featuring its own CPUs and GPUs, targeting rapid datacenter deployment despite performance lags behind Western competitors.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI taps Tata for 100MW AI data center capacity in India, eyes 1GW | TechCrunch

#elon-musk
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Musk Unites Tesla, SpaceX, xAI for Texas Chip Plant - TechRepublic

Elon Musk has launched Terafab, a chip manufacturing initiative in Texas, integrating Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to meet semiconductor demands.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Musk says Tesla, SpaceX, xAI chip project to kick off in Texas | Fortune

Elon Musk's Terafab project aims to manufacture chips for AI and robotics in Austin, jointly run by Tesla and SpaceX.
Toronto startup
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Musk Unites Tesla, SpaceX, xAI for Texas Chip Plant - TechRepublic

Elon Musk has launched Terafab, a chip manufacturing initiative in Texas, integrating Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to meet semiconductor demands.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Musk says Tesla, SpaceX, xAI chip project to kick off in Texas | Fortune

Elon Musk's Terafab project aims to manufacture chips for AI and robotics in Austin, jointly run by Tesla and SpaceX.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The Trump administration is paying this company $1 billion to quit building wind farms. Experts question the arrangement's legality

The Trump administration is paying companies to abandon offshore wind projects in favor of fossil fuel investments.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Keller Williams names Jason Abrams chief industry and strategy officer

Jason Abrams has dedicated his career to helping agents and broker owners build businesses worth owning and lives worth living. He understands that in order to live your best life, you must give your best effort to the parts that matter most.
Real estate
#microsoft
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

Microsoft is picking up a Texas data center project OpenAI didn't want, in a telling sign of how far they've drifted apart | Fortune

Microsoft is taking over a Texas data center project after OpenAI declined to pursue it, positioning both companies as neighbors in AI development.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

Microsoft is picking up a Texas data center project OpenAI didn't want, in a telling sign of how far they've drifted apart | Fortune

Microsoft is taking over a Texas data center project after OpenAI declined to pursue it, positioning both companies as neighbors in AI development.
Austin
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Water Infrastructure in Texas Is Failing. A Surge of New Funding Can Fix It.

Houston loses over 30 billion gallons of water annually due to aging infrastructure, leading to severe water quality and access issues.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Tesla shows off mysterious vehicle at Giga Texas

A mysterious vehicle at Giga Texas is believed to be the Model Y L, an extended-wheelbase variant popular in China, now for U.S. production.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

The global energy system is shifting to distributed renewables and digital optimization, with a significant gap between corporate sustainability ambitions and delivery capabilities.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Meta orders 10 gas-fired power plants for its Hyperion AI campus in rural Louisiana-more than triple the initial plans | Fortune

Meta's agreement with Entergy to build and finance seven new power plants in Louisiana will significantly enhance the energy infrastructure needed for its AI data center complex, Hyperion. The total of 10 power plants will provide enough energy to power over 5 million homes, representing a substantial increase in the state's grid capacity.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

USA Compression Partners Eyes Debt Reduction as Record Cash Flow Powers 1.6x Coverage Target

USAC closed 2025 with a record adjusted EBITDA of $613.8 million and a distributable cash flow of $385.7 million, indicating strong financial performance despite high debt levels.
Business
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Starlink launches services in UAE and Kuwait, expanding Middle East satellite internet | Computer Weekly

The launch of Starlink services in Kuwait through Sama X marks an important step in strengthening the country's digital infrastructure. At a time when reliable connectivity has become essential for business continuity and the effective functioning of key sectors, this technology provides advanced connectivity that helps organisations, governments and communities stay connected wherever they operate.
European startups
Tech industry
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

"A bend in the trajectory": U.S. data center development has hit snags because the power grid is approaching its limits to support them | Fortune

Data center development slowed significantly in Q4 2025, with capacity additions dropping 50% quarter-over-quarter, signaling that unlimited AI-driven growth projections may not materialize due to power infrastructure constraints.
Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why startups are betting big on Texas

Texas is experiencing significant economic growth, particularly in Austin, which is becoming a major startup hub and financial services center.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Sunoco Is No Longer Just a Gas Station Company

Sunoco LP transformed into a diversified midstream company through aggressive acquisitions, guiding for $3.1-3.3 billion Adjusted EBITDA in 2026, triple legacy levels, with units up 28.22% year-to-date.
Toronto startup
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Australia to datacenter operators: BYO energy or stay home

Australia's government sets expectations for datacenter builders to ensure energy sustainability and local investment.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Why long range communication is useful for industrial monitoring - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Long-range radio waves can pass through obstacles more easily, which makes them perfect for monitoring expansive factories or outdoor infrastructure. A recent report by Fabrity highlighted that these systems use very little power. This allows sensors to operate for 5 to 10 years on a single battery. Using such tech means you do not have to install expensive wiring across your entire site.
Roam Research
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

There's a better way to use the electric grid-and cut power bills

Existing grid capacity can meet new electricity demand through smart technology and load flexibility instead of building expensive new power plants.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Google and Tesla know electricity is expensive. They're teaming up to bring you an alternative. | Fortune

Google and Tesla partner with energy companies to form Utilize coalition, addressing grid underutilization by deploying battery storage and distributed energy resources to lower electricity costs.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Why Tech Giants Are Ditching the Power Grid

Technology companies are increasingly installing off-grid gas power plants to operate data centers, bypassing lengthy grid connection approval processes despite higher costs and lower efficiency.
Alternative transportation
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Tesla Semi expands pilot program to Texas logistics firm: here's what they said

Tesla Semi achieves 1.64 kWh/mile efficiency in Texas testing, significantly outperforming diesel trucks and beating Tesla's 1.7 kWh/mile target.
Venture
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

MTN launches click-to-deploy satellite service on AWS Marketplace | Computer Weekly

MTN launched a click-to-deploy satellite service on AWS Marketplace enabling enterprises to establish private LEO satellite connectivity to remote sites within 24 hours with simplified procurement and consolidated billing.
Careers
fromThe Queen Zone
1 month ago

The best U.S. states for remote work based on recent data

Remote work enables professionals to relocate to affordable regions with strong infrastructure and lifestyle benefits rather than remaining tied to expensive urban centers.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your electricity bill keeps rising. Here's what's actually causing it-and how to fix it | Fortune

Rising retail electricity prices stem from structural issues including surging demand, increased infrastructure spending, and regulatory models that reward utility overspending, while proposed fixes like rate freezes and permit blocks would worsen the problem.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

OpenAI and Oracle reportedly abandon TX Stargate expansion

OpenAI and Oracle abandoned plans to expand the Stargate datacenter in Texas from 1.2 to 2 gigawatts due to financing challenges and demand forecasting difficulties, with Meta now potentially leasing the unused capacity.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Exxon Just Decided to Ditch New Jersey for Texas. Here's the Real Reason Why.

The Board believes Texas legislators, judges, and juries who might make decisions that impact Exxon Mobil are generally more familiar with our business and operations. A new Texas law makes it harder for shareholders to sue companies by requiring a minimum stock ownership to file lawsuits, providing legal protection that serves as the real draw for redomiciliation.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Liberty Energy and Patterson-UTI: Goldman Sachs Sees Early Dislocation Opportunities in Pressure Pumping and Drilling

LBRT delivered a 148% EPS surprise in Q4 2025, posting $0.08 per share against a consensus estimate of -$0.17. PTEN beat by 83% on the same quarter, reporting a loss of -$0.02 versus the -$0.12 consensus. These aren't rounding errors. They signal that the street's models were built for a worse reality than the one these companies are actually living in.
Business
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

How to Lower Your Water Bill During a Texas Summer - Social Media Explorer

In many Texas households, outdoor watering accounts for more than half of the total summer water use. The biggest mistake people make is watering in the middle of the afternoon. When the sun is at its peak, a significant percentage of that water evaporates before it ever hits the roots of your St. Augustine or Bermuda grass.
Austin
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Europe's data center market booms: is it ready to take on the US?

European data center investments doubled to €170 billion in one year, but American hyperscalers and AI providers dominate the funding, raising sovereignty concerns despite growth.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Vistra's 2026 Guidance Reinforces Its Multi-Year Growth Path

Vistra's core business is performing at a level that justifies management's confidence. The record Adjusted EBITDA, locked-in long-term power purchase agreements with hyperscale technology buyers, and a ~30% reduction in share count since November 2021 through roughly $5.9 billion in buybacks paint a picture of a management team allocating capital with conviction.
Business intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla Megapack powers $1.1B AI data center project in Brazil

A 400MW AI data center in Brazil will use Tesla Megapack batteries to operate on 100% renewable energy while supporting grid stability.
Careers
fromFort Worth Report
1 month ago

Technical, smechnical. Employers seek soft skills in new hires

Tarrant County employers prioritize people skills as critical hiring criteria, viewing soft skills as foundational rather than supplementary to technical competencies.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Andres Aiza: Building Trust in Houston's Industrial Real Estate

Working inside an operating business changed how I look at buildings. You stop seeing square footage and start seeing workflow. That perspective still guides his work today. It helps him understand tenants and advise property owners with more clarity.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rising Star Chelsea Wagner on Lower's enterprise growth

Chelsea Wagner evolved from scaling direct-to-consumer channels to architecting enterprise partnerships that drive large-scale revenue growth and strategic value at Lower.
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

eXp World Holdings seeks reincorporation from Delaware to Texas

eXp Realty's board unanimously approved reincorporation to Texas, citing clearer governance and predictability, amid ongoing legal claims against CEO Glenn Sanford regarding alleged cover-ups of sexual assaults.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla launches Cybertruck vehicle-to-grid program in Texas

Cybertruck owners in select Texas markets can send energy back to the grid via Powershare Grid Support and receive utility bill credits.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK Tech Firm Takes Ambitious Steps to Capitalise on Opportunities in the Middle East

SoC is opening a £3 million Dubai campus to train 2,000 people in AI, computer science, and digital skills, expanding its global footprint.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

PA steps up its agency sector foothold with Hydrogen acquisition

PA Media acquires Scottish social media agency Hydrogen to expand social media and social commerce capabilities across its media and creative business portfolio.
Science
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit

SpaceX requested FCC approval for a 1 million-satellite orbital data-center constellation, proposing solar-powered, laser-linked servers as an alternative to terrestrial data centers.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Exiled Venezuelan oil experts in Texas warn clear rules' are needed before investment returns

Houston's displaced Venezuelan oil professionals are now connected to U.S. seizures and custody of sanctioned Venezuelan crude tankers anchored off Galveston.
fromStory Console: Dallas Observer
2 months ago

How Texas is Becoming Digital Nomad-Friendly | Dallas Observer

The world has been racing toward a more digital-first existence for some time now, and many believe we're actually most of the way there already. One of the key components of that existence is a digital financial system, but Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have already shown us that the concept is certainly viable. Like it or not, the world is shifting in a more digitized direction, whether we like it or not.
Digital life
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Power scarcity drives datacenters to Texas

Texas will become the leading datacenter market as operators shift to onsite power, with about one-third of campuses relying entirely on onsite generation by 2030.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Texas can't build a premier workforce without foreign researchers

Speaking to a crowd of 400 higher ed leaders at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's leadership conference in 2023, Abbott praised attendees for putting the state "on a trajectory of excellence in higher education." A high-quality higher education has many components, he said, but one of the most important elements "is having top-notch research universities to educate the next generation of innovative leaders needed by employers in the state."
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Waste management company GFL moves executive office from Ontario to U.S. | CBC News

We expect this approach to gaining broader index inclusion will increase GFL's visibility with investors and ultimately drive a wider shareholder base,
Canada news
Careers
fromDallas News
2 months ago

AT&T to hire 400+ bilingual employees, with $1,500 sign-on bonus for hybrid work

AT&T is hiring 400+ bilingual English-Spanish call center workers in downtown San Antonio for hybrid roles with pay, uncapped commission, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus.
Environment
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

SoftBank to spend an eye-popping $33B to build huge U.S. gas power plant | TechCrunch

SB Energy plans a 9.2 GW, $33 billion natural-gas plant on the Ohio–Kentucky border, powering 7.5 million homes and emitting about 15 million tons CO2 annually.
Artificial intelligence
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla Giga Texas to feature massive Optimus V4 production line

Optimus 4 production will be concentrated at Giga Texas with a much higher-volume line following an initial one-million-unit Fremont production line.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

NRG Energy Controls Both Power Generation and Distribution as AI Data Centers Reshape the Grid

NRG is positioned to profit from surging AI data center electricity demand through integrated generation and retail operations serving seven million customers.
Tech industry
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla says its Texas lithium refinery is now operational and unlike anything in North America

Tesla's Texas lithium refinery is operational, converting spodumene ore directly into battery-grade lithium hydroxide using a simplified, lower-cost, and more sustainable process.
Business
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Interview: Dawn McCarroll, director of supply chain and business excellence, Helios Towers | Computer Weekly

Helios Towers expands connectivity in Africa and the Middle East via digital supply chain solutions, local procurement, contractors, and its Impact 2030 growth strategy.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

AI Power Needs Are Soaring: Is Vistra Energy, Vertiv, or Constellation The Better Buy?

The AI revolution has a power problem. Training GPT-4 required as much electricity as 10,000 U.S. homes use in a year. Multiply that by thousands of models being trained simultaneously, plus billions of daily queries. The result? A data center energy boom reshaping power generation. Facilities drawing 100+ megawatts each, with some hyperscale campuses approaching 1 gigawatt (the equivalent of small cities).
Tech industry
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How data centers provided power during Winter Storm Fern

Authorities authorized data centers and large consumers to run diesel backup generators, providing up to 35 GW but risking significant air pollution.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers

Winter Storm Fern's cold snap, combined with rising electricity demand from AI data centers, caused wholesale price spikes and stressed regional power grids.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

It's been five years since catastrophic Texas blackouts. How much has changed?

Sade Hogue was five months pregnant with her second daughter when her home lost power during a deadly 2021 winter storm that left millions of Texans without power or heat for days. Hogue and her family went to stay with relatives who still had electricity. Then, a few days later, they also lost power. "Not only are you worried about you, but you're worried about the unborn child because you don't know what the effects of this freeze is doing to the child as well,"
Environment
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Data Center Boom Is Fueling an Expansion of Natural Gas Projects

Rapid expansion of AI data centers is driving deployment of natural-gas turbines, risking a substantial increase in fossil-fuel emissions and negative climate consequences.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

AI datacenter boom reshapes US clean energy bets

Despite the Trump administration's opposition to renewables, solar power will likely remain part of datacenter energy supply mix due to its low cost. This is according to financial analyst Jefferies, which says in a research note - shared with The Register - that clean energy companies are going "on the offense" and adapting to the changing times in which they find themselves.
Environment
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