Centros de Datos
Meta Quest 3 and 3S Prices Increase Due to Global RAM Scarcity
Meta is adjusting the cost of its Quest 3 and 3S virtual reality headsets starting April 19. This move is a direct response to the rising prices of RAM memory chips, a critical component in high-performance hardware manufacturing.
OpenGridWorks: The Impressive Interactive Map of the World's Electrical Grid
Discover how energy is generated, transmitted, and consumed globally. This platform is key to understanding the energy transition.
Stargate: Sam Altman's AI Megadata Center Begins Construction in Texas
The ambitious Stargate project, led by OpenAI's Sam Altman alongside SoftBank and Oracle, has commenced construction in Abilene, Texas. With a staggering $500 billion investment, this artificial intelligence data center is poised to become one of the world's largest, designed to meet the surging demand for AI processing power.
China Unveils World's First Fully Energy-Autonomous Subsea Data Center: A Sustainable Revolution
China has launched the Lingang Subsea Data Center, the world's first fully energy-autonomous underwater data center, powered directly by offshore wind energy. This pioneering project simultaneously addresses digital sovereignty, carbon neutrality, and the insatiable energy demands of AI.
The US is Deploying Giant Spheres at Sea to Harness a Major Renewable Energy Source
A US startup is testing an innovative spherical device in the Pacific to tap into wave energy, a constant yet historically challenging renewable source, at a critical time for the nation's energy demands.
Dell CEO Warns: AI-Driven DRAM Shortage is Just Beginning
Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, has issued a stark warning that the global shortage of DRAM memory, critical for modern technology, is only in its initial stages and is set to intensify dramatically due to the explosive demand from artificial intelligence.
Blackstone Eyes $2 Billion IPO to Fuel Data Center Acquisition Spree
Blackstone Inc., the global asset management powerhouse, is reportedly considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) aiming to raise $2 billion. The capital would fund a new acquisition company dedicated to snapping up data centers, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Costly Dream of Space-Based AI Infrastructure
Jensen Huang's vision of AI data centers in space is bold, but physics, cost, and power realities keep this infrastructure firmly grounded on Earth.
Data Centers: The Unexpected 'Heaters' Accelerating Climate Change
Data centers, the backbone of our digital age, are emerging as unexpected 'heat islands,' generating significant environmental impact. A recent study reveals temperature increases of up to 9°C in their vicinity, a worrying phenomenon affecting regions like Aragón, Spain, despite its already warm climate.
Building Sovereign AI at the Edge: Microsoft and Armada Collaborate to Deliver Azure Local on Galleon Modular Datacenters
Microsoft and Armada announce a strategic collaboration to bring sovereign artificial intelligence to the network edge, integrating Azure Local into Galleon modular datacenters. This initiative empowers governments and regulated industries to run mission-critical workloads with sovereignty and control, even in disconnected environments.
Iran Threatens to Attack US Tech Giants and Middle East AI Companies
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a severe threat against major US tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla, accusing them of complicity in the Middle East conflict. This escalation also targets the growing artificial intelligence infrastructure in the region, jeopardizing billions in investments.