As electricity bills spike this winter, some Americans are heating their spaces with bitcoin mining equipment. The concept turns computing waste into usable warmth while potentially generating cryptocurrency revenue. But experts debate whether this approach makes economic sense for most homeowners.
An Essex couple is heating their home using waste heat from a data center in their shed, cutting energy bills from £375 to £40 monthly. Meanwhile, AI stocks face growing bubble concerns as Sam Altman invests in controversial genetic engineering.
Amazon is fighting AI startup Perplexity over autonomous shopping tools, while AI data center demand is driving memory prices up 23%. Meanwhile, India’s tech salaries have crashed 40% as offshoring patterns shift globally.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is launching its next-generation Cray supercomputing platform with flexible processor options. The GX5000 can handle up to 400 kilowatts per rack and won’t be available until 2027 despite being announced now.
Scientists at Tohoku University have made a significant breakthrough in quantum computing by creating and controlling triple quantum dots in zinc oxide. This marks the first time multiple quantum dots have been electrically controlled in this common semiconductor material. The discovery opens new pa
After years of using Linux as their primary operating system, one tech enthusiast reveals the single feature that Windows still does better. While Linux offers freedom and customization, there’s one critical area where it falls short for mainstream adoption.
The site of a former Unilever soap factory in Warrington, UK, is being transformed into a modular AI data center. Demolition work began recently and will take 18 months to complete. The new facility will be operated by Dante FS subsidiary Platform Data Centre UK.
Microsoft just disclosed CVE-2025-60703, a critical Windows Remote Desktop flaw that could give attackers complete system control. The vulnerability affects Windows 10, 11, and Server editions, requiring immediate patching. This comes amid a surge of Windows-targeted threats.
Valve is introducing foveated streaming for its new Steam Frame VR headset, using eye tracking to optimize wireless game streaming. The technology could potentially work with other headsets that support eye tracking and Steam Link compatibility. This approach could significantly improve the wireless
Anthropic is making a massive $50 billion investment in US data centers, starting with Fluidstack sites in Texas and New York. The first facilities will come online next year, creating thousands of jobs. This comes as the AI company aims to reach profitability faster than rival OpenAI.
