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Tech giants are accelerating plans to locate AI data centers in orbit, citing solar power and superior cooling as solutions to the looming strain on Earth’s electricity grid. Analysts estimate that AI‑focused facilities could drive nearly half of U.S. electricity demand growth through 2030, prompting companies to explore space‑based alternatives where sunlight is up to eight times more intense than on the surface. Prototypes would transmit processed results to ground stations via laser or radio links. The [...]

Google is preparing to launch a smart Fitbit‑branded wearable dubbed the Fitbit Edge, after a slip in August and an FCC filing this month revealed its existence. Retail assets show a display that extends closer to the device’s edges than Fitbit models, resembling a Pixel Watch face with complications for heart‑rate, step count and workout start. The strap uses a release mechanism and houses a sensor stack similar to the Fitbit Air, including metal strips for ECG [...]

A digital reinterpretation of Kodak’s 1972 110 pocket camera, the Camp Snap 110 D, has been launched, reviving the iconic long, slim silhouette while discarding film and screens. The battery‑rechargeable device records images to internal memory and only displays battery status and shot count, forcing users to transfer photos to another device for review and recreating the anticipation of film development. Market analysts project the global film‑photography camera market to grow from $36.84 million in 2026 to $52 million by [...]

Elon Musk announced on X that his artificial‑intelligence unit will be renamed from SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, aligning the brand with “Super Intelligence” terminology recently mandated by a Trump executive order. The posts, made Sunday, followed Musk’s earlier comment that “SpaceX is a super intelligence company” and an exchange with a user confirming the change. SpaceXSI would be the third name for the business since SpaceX’s February acquisition of xAI, which was valued at $1.25 trillion and later rebranded [...]

Canon’s India President and CEO Toshiaki Nomura said the Japanese imaging and optical firm is in talks with all major players involved in India’s emerging semiconductor projects and plans to set up local service centres for its lithography equipment. Canon, a global supplier of lithography systems used in chip fabrication, views the Indian government’s push to build domestic chip‑making capacity as a “great opportunity” and intends to supply its machines to support manufacturers. Nomura confirmed discussions with ongoing [...]

Anthropic, the AI startup backed by Google and others, disclosed plans to spend at least $518 billion on computing infrastructure over the next decade. Roughly 80 % of that amount is tied to non‑cancellable or usage‑independent contracts with six cloud partners, including $111.1 billion with Google, $110 billion with Amazon and $31.4 billion with Microsoft. The firm also carries $161.2 billion of Broadcom equipment‑lease obligations and may commit up to $84.5 billion for Nvidia‑based capacity through its deal with Elon Musk’s xAI. Additional agreements [...]

Anthropic, backed by Google, Amazon and Microsoft, disclosed plans to spend at least $518 billion on computing infrastructure over the next ten years. Roughly $111.1 billion will go to Google, $110 billion to Amazon and $31.4 billion to Microsoft under long‑term contracts that are non‑cancellable or payable regardless of usage. Additional obligations include $161.2 billion of Broadcom equipment leases and up to $84.5 billion for Nvidia‑based capacity through a deal with Elon Musk’s xAI, though most can be cancelled with 90‑day notice. Anthropic [...]

In 2026, two screenless trackers hit the market: the $99 Fitbit Air and the $399 Oura Ring 5. Both devices monitor heart rate, sleep, and calories, but differ in form factor and price. The Fitbit Air offers a lightweight band with a broad feature set at an affordable price, while the Oura Ring 5 claims to be the smallest, lightest smart ring, targeting users who prefer a discreet, ring‑style device. The author has worn both for five months, comparing [...]