AI Art Tools Compared: OpenArt, Firefly, Designer, Desygner
Gizmodo recently compared several AI-powered design platforms. Each tool serves a different user, from pros in the Adobe ecosystem to teams needing quick, branded content.
Category: Cloud
Yondr flips switch on second Virginia data center, plans 336MW campus
Yondr has announced its second data center at its Loudoun County, Virginia campus is ready for service. The initial 12MW phase is part of a 48MW facility, with the full build slated for 2026, as the company eyes a massive 336MW campus.
Amazon Puts Alexa+ on the Web, But It’s Still Playing Catch-Up
Amazon is rolling out a web-based version of its Alexa+ AI assistant, moving it beyond smart speakers. The interface is familiar but basic, and while currently free, Amazon plans to eventually charge non-Prime users $20 a month.
Docker’s Big Security Play: Hardened Images Are Now Free
In a major shift, Docker has open-sourced its previously paid Docker Hardened Images (DHI) under the Apache 2.0 license. These Alpine and Debian-based images promise dramatically reduced vulnerabilities and a much smaller footprint. A paid enterprise tier with extended support remains for regulated
Chindata’s new AI data center kit tackles the power crunch
The Chinese data center operator has unveiled its ‘Next’ total solution, designed for denser GPU clusters. It also announced a partnership to build a massive new campus in Shaoguan, China.
Building an AI Factory? Your Datacenter Isn’t Ready
AI workloads are forcing a complete rethink of datacenter strategy. It’s not just about faster chips, but power, heat, and operational design. Here’s what needs to change.
The FinOps Foundation’s FOCUS Gets Sharper
The FinOps Foundation has released version 1.3 of its FOCUS specification to standardize cloud cost data. This move targets the expensive, custom integration work companies do to reconcile bills from different platforms.
The ‘Original’ Star Wars Has Been Changing Since 1977
The “original” cut of Star Wars is a moving target. From audio tweaks in 1977 to the infamous “Han shot first” edits, the film has never stopped evolving. This is the complete history of every change.
Microsoft Bets $17.5 Billion on India’s AI Future
Microsoft is making its largest-ever Asia investment, pledging $17.5 billion in India over the next four years. The move, announced by CEO Satya Nadella, aims to build AI infrastructure and skills in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets.
Wales’ Health Agency Extends Cloud Contract to 2029
A major Welsh health authority is pushing its cloud migration finish line further out. The contract extension aims to fully transition systems by October 2028, but the financial commitment runs longer.