Finnish regulatory authority halts Google data center construction over massive forest clear-cutting
The Finnish Licensing and Supervision Authority (LVV) has ordered Google to immediately halt all key construction and land-alteration activities at two major AI data center development sites in Finland. The regulatory stop-work order was issued after investigations revealed that Google's local subsidiary, Tuike Finland Oy, clear-cut an estimated 400,000 trees across roughly 530 hectares (1,300 acres) of forest before required Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) were comple
Defense startup Warhound emerges with $200 million to genetically edit and gear-up military dogs
Defense-tech startup Warhound emerged from stealth after securing $200 million in initial venture funding at a $1.2 billion valuation to clone, genetically optimize, and equip working dogs for the U.S. military, law enforcement, and emergency responders. Conceptualized by Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey and Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm, the Texas-based company aims to rebuild America's domestic supply of Military Working Dogs (MWDs) through advanced biotechnolog
Cyberattack on Japanese cloud provider IDC Frontier exposes 495 organizations
A major ransomware attack targeting Japanese cloud service provider IDC Frontier, a subsidiary of SoftBank, has disrupted operations across 495 corporate clients and public sector bodies nationwide. The incident compromised cloud infrastructure supporting regional railway networks, municipal police systems, food logistics networks, and entertainment platforms, highlighting supply chain vulnerabilities across Japan’s digital infrastructure. The breach forced the service provid
iPhone Duo officially hits stores as surging global demand rapidly outstrips initial supply
Apple’s long-anticipated entry into the foldable smartphone market, the iPhone Duo, has officially gone on sale globally. Initial demand for the $1,999 premium device has rapidly outpaced Apple’s initial supply allocations. Within 30 minutes of pre-orders opening, delivery windows across major markets slipped into early 2027, forcing Apple to adjust production orders upward with key supply chain partners to meet unexpected consumer volume. Editorial credit: Wongsakorn 2468 /
Salesforce acquires Braze for $5.66 billion to supercharge AI-driven customer engagement
Enterprise software giant Salesforce has reached a definitive agreement to acquire customer engagement platform Braze in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.66 billion in enterprise value. Under the terms of the deal, Braze Class A shareholders will receive $47.50 per share in cash, representing a 58% premium over the stock's pre-announcement closing price. Editorial credit: DANIEL CONSTANTE / Shutterstock Following the news, Braze shares surged roughly 51% to
