Google’s Parent Company Buys a $4.75 Billion Power Play
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.
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A 600MW Gas-Powered Bet on Virginia’s Data Center Future
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.
A Finance Pro Trains AI To Do His Job. Here’s His Bet.
Alexander Vasylenko works a 9-to-9 schedule, training AI after his day job as a steel company analyst. He’s seen models go from needing hand-holding to performing complex cash flow analysis in just two years. He believes mastering this shift is the key to surviving the coming wave of AI in finance.
Italy’s Top Court Forces $1.2 Billion Payout to Telecom Italia
Italy’s highest court has ruled in favor of Telecom Italia in a massive, decades-long concession fee case. The $1.2 billion payout will allow the cash-strapped telco to move forward with converting its costly savings shares and potentially resume dividends.
A Tesla and Waymo Vet’s Take on Elon, Risk, and Startup Leadership
Spencer Penn, a 33-year-old founder who worked at Tesla and Waymo, breaks down the leadership extremes he experienced. He details Elon Musk’s intense, product-obsessed approach and contrasts it with the more decentralized, creative model at Google’s Waymo.
Who is Rick Grinnell? The VC Powering Boston’s Tech Scene
Rick Grinnell of Glasswing Ventures has built a 24-year career investing in security and infrastructure startups. His influence extends from boardrooms to MIT and Harvard, shaping Boston’s tech future.
Coinbase Wants Every Company to Have Its Own Stablecoin
Coinbase is launching a “stablecoin-as-a-service” platform, letting companies mint their own tokens. In a separate move, it’s also helping Klarna raise capital via USDC. It’s a major infrastructure play.
Kojima Isn’t Using AI for Art. He Wants Smarter Enemies.
In a recent interview, legendary game designer Hideo Kojima outlined his specific vision for AI in games. He’s not interested in using it for art, but for making enemies and controls adapt to each player uniquely.
Quantum Computers Are Finally Doing Real Science in 2025
After decades of hype, quantum computers are starting to deliver on their original promise as tools for scientific discovery. In 2025, researchers used them to tackle real problems in particle physics, condensed matter, and materials science, marking a subtle but significant shift.
Airtel Africa’s Starlink Deal Could Change Everything for Mobile
Airtel Africa is teaming up with SpaceX’s Starlink to launch direct-to-cell satellite services. The deal covers all 14 of Airtel’s markets and its 173.8 million customers, with a planned launch next year. The service will start with data for select apps and text messaging, aiming to connect remote a