A federal court upheld Department of Energy rules banning traditional non-condensing gas water heaters and furnaces. The decision requires new appliances to achieve 90-95% efficiency versus traditional 80% rates. Gas industry groups argue the rules will force expensive home modifications.
Utilities are racing to deploy AI technologies as electricity demand surges from data centers, EVs, and electrified industries. Companies like Duke Energy and National Grid are investing in satellite monitoring, smart charging, and real-time grid management to prevent outages and boost capacity. The
AMD is negotiating with several customers for AI chip partnerships on the scale of its OpenAI deal, which could generate $100 billion in revenue. The company plans to launch its next-gen Instinct MI450 series in the second half of 2025 as it competes more directly with NVIDIA.
Data and AI consultant Caro Ames discusses the critical need for diversity in tech. She shares her experiences with imposter syndrome and being the only woman in the room, plus why neurodivergent thinking creates better solutions.
A new partnership aims to solve AI’s growing data traffic jam. Sivers Semiconductors and POET Technologies are combining laser and optical interposer tech to create new light engines for hyperscale data centers. Prototypes are slated for 2026.
Fear in the workplace acts like carbon monoxide—odorless, invisible, but deadly to innovation. High-pressure environments without psychological safety create risk-averse behavior that quietly kills creativity and progress.
Apple is launching new solar projects in Australia and forest restoration in New Zealand as part of its 2030 carbon neutral goal. The initiatives include an 80MW solar facility and restoring 8,600 hectares of forestland. These moves come despite criticism of Apple’s environmental claims.
The biggest constraint on AI growth isn’t GPU supply or model architecture – it’s electricity. Data centers could require 250 gigawatts by 2030, equivalent to building one nuclear power plant per week. The race is on to secure reliable power.
Bitcoin is trading around $104,000 after repeatedly testing the crucial $100,000 support level. Analysts identify $98,000 as the next key support, with resistance forming at $107,000. The $100,000 mark continues to dominate market psychology.
Apple is reportedly finalizing a deal to use Google’s Gemini AI model for Siri’s upcoming capabilities. The $1 billion annual payment covers access to the 1.2 trillion parameter model for summarization and planning functions. The new Siri is expected to launch around March or April 2026.
