The rumor mill for Half-Life 3 is in overdrive, and Valve’s new Steam Machine console is at the center of it. From internal code names to fixed hardware specs, the evidence is piling up. We might not have to wait much longer to find out.
Actis is launching a major new data center platform focused on Latin America. The new unit, Terranova, plans to invest $1.5 billion over three years, starting with campuses in Mexico, Brazil, and Chile.
France’s Voltalia is looking to partner with ByteDance and Brookfield for a massive data center venture in Brazil. The project, which could reach 1GW, is a direct play to offload surplus renewable energy in a region with an oversupply.
Intel has scrapped plans to spin off or sell its Networking and Edge Group (NEX). The company now says the unit is better off staying in-house to integrate with its broader AI and data center plans.
While most VCs are piling into AI, Nexus is taking a different path. Its new $700 million fund will be split 50/50 between AI startups and India-focused companies in sectors like consumer and fintech. The firm argues this balanced approach mitigates risk.
A project using uncrewed surface vehicles and deep-sea sensors has successfully monitored the Gulf of Mexico’s powerful Loop Current for over 18 months. The tech delivers science-ready data directly to researchers’ desks, offering a new model for ocean observation.
A Singapore software startup has hit a notable milestone in the quantum race. Horizon Quantum says it’s now operating the first commercial quantum computer in the city-state, built with parts from key industry suppliers.
Verkada, a provider of cloud-based physical security systems, has raised new funding at a $5.8 billion valuation. The round was led by Alphabet’s venture arm, CapitalG, signaling major interest in applying AI to security hardware.
Uber and its partner Avride have launched a commercial robotaxi service in Dallas. The launch includes a human safety operator and a limited 9-square-mile zone, with plans to go driverless later. This is part of Uber’s aggressive push to integrate autonomous vehicles across its network.
The AI gold rush continues as legal software startup Harvey sees its valuation skyrocket to $8 billion. Meanwhile, Meta makes a huge play for hardware talent, hiring two of Apple’s top design leaders.
