According to the Census Bureau, private data center construction expenditure surged over 73% year-over-year in August, reaching nearly $85 billion annually. This marks the fastest growth since April 2025 and positions data centers as over 63% of all private office construction, surpassing general office projects for the first time since 2014. The data excludes spending on racks or servers and does not specify reasons for the increase.
Knoxville-based startup Type One Energy announced it has raised $200 million in a Series B funding round. The company plans to use the funds to build a 400-megawatt fusion power plant, aiming for completion by 2034. Their approach involves designing the plant and sourcing components from a network of specialized suppliers to reduce costs.
Polars has released version 2.0, introducing initial out-of-core processing, significant performance improvements, and comprehensive SQL support. Benchmark tests show Polars surpassing DuckDB and DataFusion in TPC-H and TPC-DS workloads, highlighting its growing capabilities for data analytics tasks.
Several popular taco brands are preparing special deals and freebies to celebrate National Taco Day this year. Customers can expect various promotions across participating locations, making it an ideal day for taco enthusiasts to indulge. Details of the offers are expected to be announced closer to the date.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro features a main camera with a wider aperture of f/1.48, compared to the previous model's f/1.78, aiming to enhance background blur in photos. Tests comparing images taken at both apertures under controlled conditions showed only minor differences in depth of field. The study focused on optical effects, excluding computational Portrait mode enhancements.
Amazon has launched its fall Prime Day sale, known as Big Deals Days, running from October 6 to October 7, exclusively for Prime members. The event features discounts on various tech products, including the Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Pro GaN Dock, which is now priced at $133 down from $200, among other deals on security cameras, monitors, and household gadgets. The sale also highlights the lowest price since June for the MacBook Air M5, recommended by WIRED for its performance and portability.
During Amazon's Big Deal Days, Dell's Alienware brand reduced the prices of two top-tier QD-OLED gaming monitors significantly. The 27-inch AW2725DF now costs $469.99, down 28% from $649.99, while the 34-inch AW3426DW is also discounted, offering high refresh rates and excellent color accuracy. Both models are praised for their performance and are considered among the best options for gaming and productivity at these prices.
Anker's compact 100W GaN charger with three ports is now available at Amazon for $45.99, down from $69.99. The device features two USB-C ports capable of delivering 100W each and a third lower-power port, along with a smart display showing real-time charging data. The deal is exclusive to Amazon Prime members and includes an 18-month warranty.
JetBrains s.r.o., based in Prague, announced a net financial loss for the first time since its founding in 2002, according to its latest Czech statutory filings. The company's financial statements, covering the years 2005 to 2025, were read from Czech business register records and converted from CZK thousands to millions.
During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026, numerous gaming monitors saw significant price reductions, with deals on models like the Corsair Xeneon Edge and Samsung Odyssey G30D. The event features a variety of options, from high-refresh-rate gaming screens to versatile productivity displays, catering to different user needs. Retailers are highlighting these discounts amid a broader surge in monitor demand and rising component prices.
During Amazon's fall Prime Day sale, several Apple Watch Series 12 models reached their lowest prices ever, with discounts approaching $50. The new Apple Watch Ultra 4 also saw significant markdowns, with some configurations nearly $100 off, including the Black Titanium version with a Burgundy Trail Loop. Additionally, the recently released ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 is available at a premium price point during the sale.
Amazon's October Prime Day sale is underway, spanning laptops, monitors, PC hardware, phones and accessories. TechSpot reviewed hundreds of listed discounts and reports that many are not new savings but prices already seen for weeks or figures set after recent price increases.
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