Why do AI data centers use so many resources?

With the AI boom, construction of new data centers has skyrocketed, and not without consequence — some communities that count these facilities as neighbors are now facing water shortages and straine [...]

Whistleblower claims DOGE uploaded Social Security data to unsecure cloud server

The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) chief data officer, Charles Borges, has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uploaded a [...]

Xbox Game Pass additions for August include Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Microsoft has revealed the first batch of Xbox Game Pass additions for August, and there are several tasty options in store over the next couple of weeks. The first one lands today on Game Pass Ultima [...]

Google Deepmind makes robots independent of the cloud with Gemini On-Device

Google Deepmind has introduced Gemini Robotics On-Device, a version of its robotics model that runs directly on robot hardware, removing the need for a cloud connection. By processing everything local [...]

Google Cloud outages: Spotify, Discord, Snapchat and more partially down

Google Cloud experienced outages today that led to disruptions for many online services. Reports of issues for Google products and others began around 11AM PT/2 PM ET. The company was able to restore [...]

AI-Driven Cloud Cost Optimization: Strategies and Best Practices

As companies increasingly migrate workloads to the cloud, managing associated costs has become a critical factor. Research indicates that approximately one-third of public cloud spending produces no u [...]

Microsoft reports strong cloud growth, but Copilot performance remains unclear

Microsoft's Azure cloud platform grew 35 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. While AI services played a significant role, much of the growth came from more convention [...]

Nintendo Switch update adds Virtual Game Cards and Switch 2 cloud transfer support

Those who have been fortunate enough to lock in a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order will surely be counting down the days until the console arrives on June 5. Nintendo is laying the groundwork for its upcom [...]

Google unveils new AI models, infrastructure, and agent protocol at Cloud Next

At its annual Cloud Next conference, Google introduced a range of new AI technologies. Here's an overview of its most important AI announcements.<br /> The article Google unveils new AI mod [...]