Amazon’s carbon emissions rose 16% in 2025 amid data center boom

Donald Trump’s federal financial disclosure reportedly shows at least $1.4 billion in crypto-related income for 2025.

Trump's crypto ventures highlight the growing influence of digital assets in political and economic spheres, raising ethical and regulatory questions. The post Trump reports over $1B in income from crypto and memecoin ventures in 2025 disclosure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Google Home Speaker is Google’s first smart speaker in years. And it’s pretty! | Photo: Jennifer Patison Tuohy / The Verge Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act. Beyond music, timers, and controlling your lights, they've struggled to justify taking up space on the kitchen counter. AI promised to change that. Amazon debuted its new hardware powered by a revamped Alexa last fall, and now it's finally Google's turn. The Google Home Speaker is the company's first new smart speaker in six years and its first "built for Gemini." After years of neglect, Google appears to be finally getting serious about the smart home - again. The new speaker is the clearest sign yet. Gemini for Home, however, still feels unfinished. Google … Read the full story at The Verge.

Hotter-running liquid cooling could reduce the need for evaporative cooling on-site. But the facilities’ appetite for electricity still carries a large hidden water footprint.

Twelve Labs' funding highlights the growing importance of AI in transforming video data analysis, impacting tech infrastructure and cloud computing. The post Twelve Labs raises $100M from Amazon and VC funds, backed by Nvidia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

President Donald Trump reported at least $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency-related earnings for 2025 in his latest federal financial disclosure, with memecoin royalties and token sales from his family’s crypto venture driving the bulk of the haul. A Record Crypto Payday in Trump’s First Year Back in Office The figures cover 2025, the first year of […]

ByteDance's massive investment in Brazil could reshape regional tech infrastructure, intensifying competition for renewable energy resources. The post ByteDance plans $39B data center complex in Brazil with 1GW target by 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ByteDance's Brazil data center investment underscores the strategic importance of renewable energy and geopolitical considerations in tech expansion. The post ByteDance selects Brazil for largest data center outside China in $37.7 billion bet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.