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Apple has launched the first data center at its Waukee, Iowa campus, supporting services like iCloud and Apple Music for North American users. Initially announced in 2017 with a 2020 completion date, the project faced multiple delays. The facility now spans 315,773 square feet, with plans for future expansion across the 2,000-acre site. At full capacity, the campus could house nearly 1.9 million square feet of data center space.
AWS has lost its VP of AI, Matt Wood, as the company grapples with challenges in the generative AI space. Wood’s departure follows AWS missing key AI investments and delaying a ChatGPT competitor launch. Despite this, AWS CEO Matt Garman is investing in AI startups and custom silicon projects like Trainium. As the company faces investor skepticism and rising competition, its path to generative AI success remains uncertain.
KIOXIA has launched its new XD8 Series PCIe 5.0 E1.S SSDs, designed for cloud and hyperscale environments. Offering up to 12,500 MB/s sequential read speeds—73% faster than previous models—the drives enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency. With capacities of up to 7.68TB, the XD8 Series supports OCP standards and is now available for evaluation. These SSDs meet the demands of modern data centers, optimizing both speed and thermal management.
Google has added a new “cheapest” tab to its Flights service, helping travelers find the lowest prices for their trips. The feature highlights budget-friendly options, including third-party deals, longer layovers, or different airports in the same city. Designed for those prioritizing cost over convenience, the tab allows users to weigh tradeoffs and make informed decisions. The update will roll out globally within the next two weeks.
Amazon has revamped its Kindle lineup, introducing a color Kindle and AI-powered features to the Kindle Scribe. The Scribe now offers text summaries and handwriting cleanup for better note-taking, priced at $399. The Kindle Paperwhite also sees a display boost to seven inches, faster page turns, and a longer battery life. The refreshed Kindle, Paperwhite, and Scribe models cater to readers’ evolving needs, starting at $110.
Rittal has launched a cutting-edge modular cooling distribution unit (CDU) that delivers over 1 MW of cooling using water-based liquid cooling. Designed for AI and HPC workloads, the CDU integrates seamlessly into data centers, allowing operators to scale and improve sustainability. As demand for efficient cooling grows, Rittal positions its CDU as a key solution for managing heat in AI-driven data centers.
