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Ngāti Rangi takes stake in Waiouru Defence land under new 50-home deal
Energy efficient

Ngāti Rangi takes stake in Waiouru Defence land under new 50-home deal

Military families at Waiouru will gain 50 modern homes by mid-2028 as Ngāti Rangi takes ownership of the land in a treaty settlement deal.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Last week

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Energy efficient stories

Alfa Laval urges data centres to service heat exchangers
Data centers

Alfa Laval urges data centres to service heat exchangers

Neglecting fouled heat exchangers could cost data centres more than EUR 12,000 in two months, alongside 175 tonnes of CO2, the report says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Rithum launches home app for remote heating control
Software-as-a-Service

Rithum launches home app for remote heating control

The rollout gives homeowners remote access to heating, cooling and hot water, while keeping schedules running locally during internet outages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
iPronics raises USD $125 million for AI optical switching
Semiconductors

iPronics raises USD $125 million for AI optical switching

Demand for AI data-centre networking is pushing iPronics to scale its optical switch platform after a USD $125 million Series B.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Beko unveils appliances promising faster, greener chores
Smart Home

Beko unveils appliances promising faster, greener chores

Households could see quicker chores and lower energy bills as the group rolls out laundry, cooking and refrigeration updates across its brands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific
Supply Chain

GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific

Rising data demand is driving emissions higher in parts of Asia Pacific, as mobile operators struggle to secure cleaner electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Fewer servers, more performance: The new logic of the modern data center
Hybrid Cloud

Fewer servers, more performance: The new logic of the modern data center

Australian firms could cut server counts and energy use sharply as AI workloads push data centres to prioritise density over expansion.

By Alexey Navolokin • 4 min read • Last week
Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture
Semiconductors

Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture

The top-end iPhone range gains AI features and a variable-aperture camera, as Apple targets better photos, battery life and performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Danfoss starts oil-free valve production in Monterrey
Data centers

Danfoss starts oil-free valve production in Monterrey

North American chiller makers should see shorter lead times as Danfoss brings oil-free check valve output closer to them in Mexico.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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LG launches WallFit air purifier for Singapore homes
Internet of Things

LG launches WallFit air purifier for Singapore homes

Demand for compact air treatment in Singapore has prompted LG to add a wall-hugging purifier suited to smaller urban homes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Government launches AUD $52 million rail freight scheme
Supply Chain

Government launches AUD $52 million rail freight scheme

Australasia's rail lobby says the scheme could cut diesel use and ease supply chain strain as freight customers weigh a shift from road.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
SCX.ai launches Australian-hosted AI for Apple apps
Hybrid Cloud

SCX.ai launches Australian-hosted AI for Apple apps

Australian developers gain a local option for Apple app AI as SCX.ai says its hosted models can keep data residency under control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Gimlet Labs raises USD $300m in Andreessen-led round
Semiconductors

Gimlet Labs raises USD $300m in Andreessen-led round

The fresh capital will help expand cloud operations as demand surges for faster, cheaper AI inference across mixed chip architectures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Grundfos urges data centres to cut cooling energy use
Data centers

Grundfos urges data centres to cut cooling energy use

Cooling already accounts for up to 40 per cent of data centre energy use, as AI-driven growth strains UK power and water supplies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Ottawa backs SmartGRO indoor farming light research
Agricultural Technology

Ottawa backs SmartGRO indoor farming light research

Federal funding will help SmartGRO test indoor lighting that could cut electricity use by up to 80% without reducing harvests.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
Businesses back energy supports as costs bite in Ireland
Clean technologies

Businesses back energy supports as costs bite in Ireland

Rising bills are already squeezing profits, forcing price rises and delaying hiring as Irish firms brace for more energy cost pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Canada sets rules for responsible data centre growth
Smart Cities

Canada sets rules for responsible data centre growth

Local councils will get a national baseline as Ottawa seeks to curb power bills, water use and hidden impacts from new data centres.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week