Withings is launching the Body Scan 2, a $599.95 smart scale that performs a 90-second “longevity assessment.” It uses bioimpedance and foot sweat analysis to track over 60 biomarkers noninvasively, aiming for a Q2 2026 release pending a new FDA certification approach.
VivoPower International is making a major strategic shift. The company has agreed to acquire an operational 40MW data center in Norway, with plans to convert it from crypto mining to an AI-focused hub powered by renewable energy.
BorderPlex Digital Assets is launching a major renewable energy sourcing program to power its data center project in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Dubbed Project Green, it aims for 500MW by 2028, scaling to 1GW by 2032. The initiative is tied to a state MoU but faces a lawsuit from local residents.
The PlayStation 5 faces a fundamental security breach with the leak of its Level 0 BootROM keys. This unpatchable exploit opens the door to custom firmware, piracy, and accelerated emulation, likely forcing Sony’s hand for a new hardware model.
A woman in Japan recently married an AI-generated boyfriend, highlighting a growing trend of seeking emotional connection with artificial intelligence. This shift is fueled by a global loneliness crisis, but experts warn of profound risks to human relationships.
A catastrophic authentication flaw in Apache StreamPipes allows ordinary users to hijack administrator accounts with trivial ease. The vulnerability, actively being exploited, affects versions 0.69.0 through 0.97.0, putting sensitive enterprise data pipelines at immediate risk. An emergency upgrade
A research team in China has developed a cassette tape that uses synthetic DNA for data storage, boasting a staggering 36 petabyte capacity. They aim to commercialize the technology within five years, envisioning a future where information lives in biological forms.
In a massive move to secure its energy future, Alphabet is buying data center power specialist Intersect. The $4.75 billion cash deal is all about getting the electricity Google needs, faster.
A major power project is taking shape in Southwest Virginia. An independent power producer has signed a letter of intent to develop a massive natural gas power solution for a planned data center hub, aiming to solve the industry’s biggest bottleneck.
Romania’s water management agency was hit by a major ransomware attack starting December 20, compromising around 1,000 IT systems. The attackers used Windows BitLocker to encrypt files and left ransom notes, but on-site staff kept critical dam and water operations running normally.
