Renewables Surpass Coal in Global Electricity Generation for the First Time Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than coal worldwide for the first time in the first half of 2025, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember. The shift marks a key milestone in the global transition towards cleaner energy, driven largely by strong growth in solar and wind power across China and India. A Turning Point in Global Power Generation Between January and June 2025, renewable sources supplied 5,072 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity, surpassing coal’s 4,896 TWh, the report revealed. Ember’s senior electricity analyst Małgorzata…
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Jeff Bezos Predicts Gigawatt-Scale Space Data Centres Within 20 Years Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has forecast that massive gigawatt-scale data centres will operate in space within the next two decades, powered by uninterrupted solar energy that could eventually make them more efficient than Earth-based facilities. Space: The Next Frontier for Data Infrastructure Speaking at the Italian Tech Week in Turin, Bezos said the growing power and cooling demands of terrestrial data centres make space a natural next step for global computing infrastructure. “These giant training clusters, those will be better built in space, because we have solar power there, 24/7.…
European Satellite Venture Faces Delays as Airbus, Thales and Leonardo Continue Talks Plans to form a major new European satellite manufacturer are facing delays, with discussions between France’s Airbus, Thales, and Italy’s Leonardo still ongoing. A source told Reuters on Monday that finalising the framework agreement will take several more weeks as key details remain unresolved. Boards Seek Common Ground According to the person familiar with the matter, the boards of the three aerospace giants are still working to align on a unified position. Talks between the companies encountered a temporary setback after Thales and Leonardo, which already collaborate through…
Qualcomm Adopts Arm’s Latest Chip Architecture to Boost AI Performance Qualcomm has shifted its flagship chips to Arm Holdings’ newest computing architecture, aiming to enhance artificial intelligence performance. The move is expected to strengthen Qualcomm’s competitiveness against MediaTek and Apple while boosting Arm’s revenues. Qualcomm Embraces Arm’s v9 Architecture The San Diego-based company recently introduced a new generation of chips for PCs and smartphones. According to sources, these chips are built on Arm’s ninth-generation architecture, known in the industry as “v9.” This version includes upgrades designed to handle AI tasks more efficiently, including chatbots and image generators. Unlike previous models,…
Largest-Ever Universe Simulation Released by Euclid Consortium The Euclid Consortium, the international team behind the European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope, has released the most extensive simulation of the universe ever created. Known as Flagship 2, it maps 3.4 billion galaxies and tracks the gravitational effects of over 4 trillion particles. Building the Virtual Universe Flagship 2 is based on an algorithm developed by astrophysicist Joachim Stadel from the University of Zurich. In 2019, he ran the calculations on the Piz Daint supercomputer, which at the time ranked as the world’s third most powerful. The result is an exceptionally detailed…
Report Finds Instagram Teen Safety Features Often Ineffective Many of the safety tools Meta claims to have implemented on Instagram to protect teenagers are either ineffective, easy to bypass, or in some cases non-existent, according to a report by child-safety advocacy groups and researchers at Northeastern University. The study, which Meta rejected as misleading, examined 47 features. Only eight were deemed fully effective. The rest were flawed, unavailable, or substantially ineffective, raising questions about the company’s long-standing promises to safeguard young users. Weaknesses in Key Safety Tools The report, titled “Teen Accounts, Broken Promises,” highlighted serious gaps in features designed…
Alibaba Shares Soar as Company Unveils Nvidia Partnership and AI Expansion Plans Alibaba announced a major push into artificial intelligence on Wednesday, revealing a partnership with Nvidia, global data centre expansion, and its most powerful AI model to date. The announcement sent its Hong Kong-listed shares up nearly 10% to a four-year high, while its US-listed stock also gained almost 10% in premarket trading. AI Takes Centre Stage for Alibaba At its annual Apsara Conference, CEO Eddie Wu said the pace of AI development had surpassed expectations, creating huge demand for infrastructure. He pledged more investment without giving specific figures.…
Iran and European Powers Agree to Continue Nuclear Talks Amid Sanctions Threat Iran and key European powers have agreed to continue diplomatic talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme in a last-minute attempt to prevent the reimposition of United Nations sanctions. The agreement was reached during a meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Foreign ministers from France, Britain, and Germany—the so-called E3—met with Iran’s foreign minister, alongside the EU’s foreign policy chief. Iran’s foreign ministry later stated that the discussions included proposals aimed at keeping diplomatic efforts alive. “In light of the unjustified and illegal…
Tesla Gains Approval to Test Robotaxis in Arizona Tesla has received permission to test its autonomous robotaxis in Arizona, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to expand its self-driving vehicle services. The Arizona Department of Transportation confirmed the approval via email on Friday. Trials to Begin in Phoenix Metro Area The company applied for the necessary permit in June, aiming to test a ride-sharing service that uses autonomous vehicles. According to state officials, the tests will be carried out in the Phoenix Metro area. These trials will include safety drivers who will monitor the vehicles during operation, ensuring…
Panasonic Targets Breakthrough Battery to Extend EV Range by 2027 Panasonic is developing a new high-capacity battery that could significantly extend the driving range of electric vehicles. The Japanese company, a key supplier to Tesla, aims to introduce the technology within two years, with a world-class capacity level expected by the end of 2027. The innovation centres on eliminating the anode during manufacturing. Instead, the battery will form a lithium metal anode after its first charge. By freeing up space inside the cell, Panasonic can add more active cathode materials such as nickel, cobalt, and aluminium, resulting in greater energy…