Digital Innovation: Mar 19 (5 stories)
Thursday, 19 Mar 2026 Daily Technology GLOBAL
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Google is advancing its sustainability efforts with a new data center in Michigan, backed by a 20-year power deal that mandates investment in clean energy. This move underscores the tech giant's commitment to renewable resources and could set a precedent for future data center operations.
Micron Technology plans to significantly increase factory spending to meet surging demand for memory chips, indicating a robust market outlook despite broader economic uncertainties. This investment is crucial for maintaining its competitive edge in the semiconductor industry.
Apple's CEO Tim Cook visited China amid scrutiny over the company's App Store policies, following a recent fee reduction for local developers. This visit highlights Apple's efforts to navigate regulatory pressures and maintain its market position in a key region.
In a strategic shift, Fluidstack has exited a major €10 billion AI project in France to focus on more lucrative contracts in the US. This pivot reflects the competitive landscape of cloud computing and the need for companies to adapt quickly to market opportunities. Meanwhile, Innospace is addressing the challenges of its failed rocket launch in Brazil, attributing the setback to a gas leak as it prepares for a new attempt later this year.
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Google Ties Data Center to 20-Year Power Deal, Solar Investment
Bloomberg Technology 18 Mar 2026, 4:36pmAlphabet Inc.’s Google is moving ahead with plans for a major data center in Michigan that features a 20-year electricity contract requiring it to cover the full expense of adding a haul of new clean power.
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Micron Boosts Factory Spending in Bid to Keep Up With Demand
Bloomberg Technology 18 Mar 2026, 8:05pmMicron Technology Inc. warned that it will need to spend heavily on production to meet burgeoning demand, overshadowing a generally upbeat forecast from the largest US maker of computer memory chips.
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Apple CEO Visits China Amid Growing Pressure on App Store Policy
Bloomberg Technology 18 Mar 2026, 9:48amApple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook showed up at a company event in China on Wednesday after the company lowered the fees it collects from app developers in the country earlier this month.
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Fluidstack Drops Out of Marquee €10 Billion AI Project in France
Bloomberg Technology 18 Mar 2026, 12:22pmCloud-computing startup Fluidstack Ltd. has pulled out of a high-profile €10 billion ($11.5 billion) data center project in France as it pivots toward the US after winning larger contracts there, according to people familiar with the matter.
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South Korean Rocket Maker Innospace Says Gas Leak Caused Failure
Bloomberg Technology 18 Mar 2026, 4:32pmThe failed launch of a South Korean rocket in Brazil last December was caused by a gas leak, according to its developer Innospace Co., which is gearing up for another attempt in the third quarter of this year.