Bill Gates-Backed TerraPower Wins First US Reactor Construction Permit in Nearly a Decade

Bill Gates-backed TerraPower won the first US reactor construction grant in nearly a decade, as AI-driven data center demand is reviving interest in nuclear power.
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The Ocean May Be the Next Home for AI Data Centers

Aikido Technologies plans an underwater data center demo off Norway, betting that offshore wind and seawater cooling could ease AI power constraints.
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Google Speeds Up Chrome Updates for Its 3 Billion Users

Google speeds up Chrome’s release cycle to biweekly updates, a move affecting 3 billion users as AI-powered browsers like Atlas and Comet emerge.
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SpaceX Sets First Starship Launch Since xAI Merger

SpaceX is lining up its next Starship test in the coming weeks as it eyes a mid-2027 Starlink upgrade and weighs xAI-era ambitions.
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Apple Shifts Mac mini Production to Texas as Trump Pushes ‘Made in America’

Apple will build some Mac mini units in Houston as part of its $600 billion US investment, while most Mac and iPhone production stays in Asia.
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Snapchat+ Subscriptions Surpass $1B Annual Revenue Pace, 25M Subscribers

Snapchat+ has passed a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate, reaching 25M subscribers, as Snap expands tiers, storage plans, and creator monetization.
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Apple Plans AI Pendant, Smart AirPods in Major Wearables Expansion

Apple is reportedly accelerating AI wearables, including smart glasses, a pin-like pendant, and upgraded AirPods centered on a revamped Siri.
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Apple’s March 4 Surprise: A $599 MacBook, iPhone 17e Reportedly Lead the Lineup

Apple confirms its March 4 launch event, with rumors of a $599 MacBook, iPhone 17e, refreshed iPads, and a possible touchscreen MacBook Pro.
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OpenAI Taps Cerebras for GPT-5.3 Codex Spark in Bid to Loosen Nvidia’s Grip

OpenAI launches GPT-5.3 Codex Spark powered by Cerebras chips, signaling a shift from Nvidia reliance and intensifying the AI infrastructure race.
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