Technology
Generative AI requires massive amounts of power and water, and the aging U.S. grid can’t handle the load
Thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, new data centers are springing up as quickly as companies can build them. This has translated into huge demand for power to run and cool the servers inside. Now concerns are mounting about whether the U.S. can generate enough electricity for the widespread adoption of AI, and whether our […]
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How the EV boom led Chinese companies to take over Indonesia’s nickel industry
Nickel mining in Indonesia has surged, making it the world’s top producer of the metal. With over 14 active mines, Indonesia supplies more than 40% of global nickel demand, driven by its crucial role in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. “Nickel is needed for the development of the electric vehicle sector, which is going to benefit […]
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Cryptocurrencies rebound with risk assets, but ether still lower for the week
Crypto prices rose on Friday following two down days in which investors rotated out of risk assets. Bitcoin was last higher by 4.5% at $67,720.83, according to Coin Metrics, and ether advanced 4% to $3,248.25. In equities, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the broad-market S&P 500 — which suffered their worst single trading day since […]
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Crypto firm Ledger hikes prices of iPod-inspired wallet by 40% and launches new mid-tier option
The Ledger Flex is a new, cheaper hardware crypto wallet from French startup Ledger. It sports an E-ink display and can be used to secure a range of crypto assets. The device is retailing at $249. Ledger Cryptocurrency storage company Ledger is raising the price of its iPod-like Stax hardware wallet by 40% — just three […]
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The personal cybersecurity concierge is a new perk, and need, among the wealthy
Matthias Kulka | The Image Bank | Getty Images Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting wealthy individuals, making cybersecurity concierges a new must-have for the rich and their families, including executives. While companies are spending heavily on cybersecurity, personal and home devices are generally less protected, making them easier to crack. And despite their sizeable assets and […]
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Nvidia supplier SK Hynix to build $6.8 billion chip plant in South Korea
SK Hynix logo displayed on a phone screen as seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on January 30, 2023. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Memory chip giant SK Hynix on Friday said it plans to invest 9.4 trillion Korean won ($6.8 billion) to build a new semiconductor manufacturing plant in […]
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CrowdStrike CEO says 97% of Windows sensors back online after major outage
The blue screen of death errors on computer screens are viewed due to the global communications outage caused by CrowdStrike, which provides cyber security services to US technology company Microsoft, on July 19, 2024 in Ankara, Turkey. Harun Ozalp | Anadolu | Getty Images CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said that over 97% of Windows sensors […]
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Apple’s no longer among top 5 smartphone vendors in China as domestic brands dominate market
Customers are shopping for the iPhone 15 at the flagship store of Apple Smart Products on Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, on May 24, 2024. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Apple was edged out of the top five smartphone vendors’ list in China in the second quarter, as competition from domestic brands […]
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Samsung hints at new products as it bets on AI to drive upgrades to its latest foldable phones
TM Roh, the head of Samsung’s mobile business, talked about the company’s new products at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, France on July 10, 2024. Samsung unveiled a slew of new products including foldable smartphones, new smartwatches and the Galaxy Ring. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC In a swanky downtown Paris hotel, Samsung Electronics’ mobile […]
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Dexcom shares plummet more than 30% after company lowers fiscal year guidance
The Dexcom logo is seen on a smartphone screen and in the background. Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of Dexcom tumbled more than 33% in after-hours trading Thursday after the diabetes management company reported disappointing revenue for the second quarter and offered weak guidance. Here’s how the company did: […]
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