Japan’s massive data center buildout is driving unprecedented power demand, with Venture Global securing its third major Japanese LNG supply agreement. The deal comes amid ongoing arbitration battles with Shell and BP over contract disputes during the Ukraine war price surge.
Agency, founded by Drift cofounder Elias Torres, just secured $20 million in Series A funding led by Menlo Ventures. The startup builds AI agents for customer service that pull data from emails, Slack, and support tickets. Torres aims to help businesses scale without massive headcount growth.
Mobile operators are using AI to transform 5G from unreliable best-effort service to guaranteed quality experiences. The technology identifies apps in real-time and allocates dedicated resources, solving congestion issues. This shift lets operators monetize network quality directly through premium s
Einride plans to go public on NYSE through a SPAC deal valuing the autonomous EV trucking company at $1.8 billion. The deal aims to raise $219 million plus additional PIPE funding, with trading expected in first half 2026. The company reports $65 million in contracted annual recurring revenue and ov
Phil Gilbert led IBM’s decade-long transformation using design thinking principles. His radical approach? Treat organizational change as a premium product that teams actually paid to join. The results created lasting cultural shifts across the tech giant.
Sony just dropped a bombshell – a Japan-exclusive PlayStation 5 that’s nearly 25% cheaper than current models. But there’s a catch: it’s region-locked and only works with Japanese accounts. This pricing strategy reveals some serious market pressures at play.
Data protection assessments are evolving from annual checklists to continuous strategic tools. The shift comes as regulators demand demonstrable diligence and supply chain attacks increase. Companies now use DPAs to map data flows and identify risks across global operations.
Alexis Ohanian disregarded Paul Graham’s warning that Reddit’s name was “poison” and its alien mascot looked “dumb.” Two decades later, the platform boasts 444 million weekly users and a $38 billion valuation. Sometimes the worst advice comes from the smartest people.
Italian researchers are using virtual vineyards to train self-driving tractors. The digital twin technology could accelerate agricultural automation while reducing real-world testing risks and costs.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 has sold over 84.2 million units worldwide, with 3.9 million shipped last quarter. However, PlayStation Network monthly active users dropped from 123 million to 119 million, showing declining engagement despite hardware momentum.
