Real estate firm Lodha Developers has committed an additional INR 1 trillion ($10.9 billion) to build a 2.5GW data center park in Maharashtra. The move follows a previous $3 billion agreement, but turning a non-binding MoU into reality is a massive challenge.
Apple users are starting to receive payments from a $95 million class-action settlement over Siri privacy allegations. The payouts, stemming from a 2019 scandal, are around $8 per device. Apple denied wrongdoing but settled to avoid litigation.
Xbox is trying to standardize day-one releases on PlayStation 5, but admits it’s been inconsistent. An executive says the delayed PS5 version of Forza Horizon 6 is due to development constraints, not a strategic holdback. The era of Xbox console exclusivity for its own sake is over.
Telecom infrastructure firm Cellnex has finalized the sale of its French data center unit, Towerlink France, to Vauban Infra Fibre. The all-cash transaction is valued at €391 million. This marks another major step in Cellnex’s plan to focus on its core telecom tower business.
This week brings key earnings from Apple, Meta, and Microsoft amid a deeply pessimistic market. But the prevailing negativity might have set the stage for positive surprises and short squeezes.
Microsoft has delayed its controversial Teams feature that automatically sets your work location based on Wi-Fi. Originally due in January, it’s now pushed to March 2026. The feature is officially opt-in, but IT admins can force it on, sparking a major privacy debate.
Microsoft is bringing another first-party game to PlayStation. Obsidian’s acclaimed RPG Avowed arrives on PS5 on February 17, alongside a significant free update for all platforms. This continues a major shift in Xbox’s console exclusivity strategy.
In a major move, Nvidia has hired Google Cloud marketing leader Alison Wagonfeld as its first-ever Chief Marketing Officer. She starts in February, consolidating all marketing under her as the company reports record $57 billion quarterly sales. This marks a new phase for the AI chip leader.
In a Bloomberg interview, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro outlined a strategy to counter China’s control of critical minerals. The US is pursuing diplomatic agreements with allies like Japan and the UK to build alternative supply chains.
Bitfarms has completed its strategic exit from Latin America by selling its 70MW energy site in Paraguay for $30 million. The company is now focusing 100% on high-performance computing and AI data centers in the US and Canada.
