Why crypto’s infrastructure hasn’t caught up with its ideals

Why crypto’s infrastructure hasn’t caught up with its ideals

Distributed cloud projects aim to reduce blockchain’s heavy dependence on centralized providers like AWS. Periodic service disruptions and capacity strain on centralized cloud infrastructure have created an opening for companies building distributed networks. Supporters of the distributed approach argue that spreading workloads across several smaller nodes reduces concentration risk. They say the model could be…

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Is Wall Street losing faith in AI?

Is Wall Street losing faith in AI?

A rough week for tech stocks might signal a loss of investor confidence in artificial intelligence. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Nasdaq Composite Index was down 3% — making this its worst week since President Donald Trump announced his sweeping tariff plan in April. Tech companies that have otherwise performed well this year…

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NINJA GAIDEN 4 launch trailer

NINJA GAIDEN 4 launch trailer

Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developers Team NINJA and PlatinumGames have released the launch trailer for NINJA GAIDEN 4. Here is an overview of the game, via Xbox Game Studios: About The definitive ninja hack-and-slash franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in this high-octane blend of…

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ID@Xbox Showcase set for October 28

ID@Xbox Showcase set for October 28

Microsoft will host an ID@Xbox Showcase in partnership with IGN on October 28 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, the companies announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and IGN.com. The 50-minute broadcast will feature new trailers, looks, and gameplay for independent games from publishers and…

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Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan

Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan

Microsoft is buying 100 megawatts of solar capacity from Japanese developer Shizen Energy, the latest in a string of renewable energy deals designed to power the tech company’s growing compute needs.  The agreement, which the companies announced late last week, covers four different solar developments; one is already operating and three are under construction. The…

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