Microsoft to Pay Full Power Costs for Data Centres
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own soaring electricity costs for AI data centres to protect American households from higher bills.
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own soaring electricity costs for AI data centres to protect American households from higher bills.
In Michigan, a rare coalition opposes data centres, but US political leaders, courting big tech, offer little resistance. Discover why this 'great unifier' faces a powerful storm.
Family-run businesses on London's horticultural 'golden mile' fear closure as the site is earmarked for a major new town. Owners ask: 'Why sell a successful business?'
Dobbies Garden Centres launches a new Crafternoon Tea Club in London this January. Enjoy a 90-minute punch needle workshop and a full afternoon tea. Book your spot now for a creative escape.
A Wowcher deal offers a lifetime licence for Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus for just £21.60. We examine if this heavily discounted software package is legitimate and what you really get for your money.
California's new 'Drop' platform lets 40 million residents request mass deletion of their personal data from 500 brokers. State claims it's a world-first tool for privacy control.
Australia's privacy watchdog launches a compliance sweep targeting estate agents, pubs, and car dealers over personal data collection. Businesses face fines up to $66,000 for failing legal standards. Read the full investigation.
Ealing Council leader insists closing 10 children's centres is not at odds with Labour government policy, as campaigners launch a judicial review. Read the full story.
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
Guardian investigation reveals how Microsoft, Google & Amazon tech supports Israeli surveillance & AI targeting in Gaza, raising ethical & legal questions for the future of warfare.
Major UK retailers are increasing investment in physical stores and shopping centres, signalling a strategic shift. Discover the data and the reasons behind this commercial property revival.
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer receives an Industry Icon award at a ceremony in Algeria, a country where Xbox consoles are not sold. The accolade comes during a challenging period for Xbox, marked by declining sales and studio closures.
Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by November cyber attack. Staff warned after hackers target individuals via Microsoft Teams. Supplier payments delayed.
Bexley Council announces revised festive bin collection dates and explains how to correctly recycle Christmas trees, wrapping paper, and electrical items. Essential guide for residents.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
Google has injected $1bn into its UK data centre subsidiary, signalling a major expansion of its British compute power. This forms part of its wider £5bn UK investment pledge.
From Google to Microsoft, companies are hiring 'storytellers' to control their narrative. Discover what this ancient role means in the modern corporate world and the salaries on offer.
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Hackers accessed viewing habits and search history of Pornhub Premium users. The breach, linked to ShinyHunters, involves data from before 2021. Read the full details.
Three Democratic senators launch an inquiry into whether tech firms like Google and Amazon are passing soaring data centre energy costs to consumers. Could UK face similar pressures?
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Donald Trump signs executive order limiting AI regulation, a victory for tech lobbyists. OpenAI faces Google rivalry, while firms explore orbital data centres. Analysis of Silicon Valley's political influence.
Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 arrives on PlayStation 5 with superb DualSense integration and a vast, authentic world. Discover if this detailed sim is worth your time.
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
Irish authorities are urged to investigate Microsoft for allegedly processing data that facilitated war crimes by the Israeli military, following Guardian revelations of mass Palestinian surveillance.
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
London has climbed to second place in a global ranking of top tech centres, narrowly missing the top spot to Zurich. Discover the key drivers behind the capital's rise and which cities made the top ten.