technology
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Marvell is reportedly negotiating to acquire AI optics supplier Lumentum, a potential major semiconductor deal as demand for data-center lasers grows.
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Cohere has opened a C$7 billion funding round led by Schwarz Group, with Canada planning to invest up to C$1.6 billion and backing new computing infrastructure.
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IBM and the USTA have extended their US Open AI and cloud partnership through 2031 after more than 270 million app and website engagements in 2026.
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North Dakota’s largest documented data center plans include Atlas Power near Williston, Geronimo’s Harmony Energy Park and Critical Data House’s Fighting Pike.
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Purdue will add Google TPUs to its campus computing system, increasing AI capacity by 30%. Researchers are expected to gain access in January 2027.
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Strategy CFO Andrew Kang will step down November 5 for personal reasons. CEO Phong Le will lead finance until Reza Virasteh takes over in January.
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DoorDash will acquire Instacart in a $17 billion cash-and-stock deal that could reshape grocery delivery, subject to shareholder and antitrust approval.
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Lumen and Emerald AI are exploring power-aware AI workload routing, while Lumen expands research into quantum networking and post-quantum security.
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North Carolina’s largest data center developments include Amazon’s Richmond County build, Natelli’s Vance County proposal and Triangle Innovation Point West.
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Rivian says the R2 outsold its other vehicles in the third quarter as deliveries reached a record 19,248 and revenue rose 38%.
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New York’s major data center developments include TeraWulf Lake Mariner, NYDIG’s Massena plan and Blockfusion’s CoreWeave campus in Niagara Falls.
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A fully configured Apple Mac Studio now costs $29,799. The M5 Ultra’s 512GB memory option has arrived, targeting local AI and demanding professional work.
