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Wind turbines off the coast of Shanghai, China

China switches on undersea data center powered by offshore wind

An underwater data center off Shanghai has gone online using offshore wind power and seawater-based cooling, a combination its backers say cuts land use and cooling energy needs.

Key Takeaways

The facility off Shanghai is operating with 192 server racks across four levels.
Its backers say offshore wind supplies 95% of current electricity demand.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 1, 2026·via newatlas.com

Sony’s Wearable Climate Device Gets a Practical Upgrade

Sony has updated its neck-worn heating and cooling device with stronger cooling, a more secure fit, and design changes aimed at making the concept more useful in everyday situations rather than merely more unusual.

Key Takeaways

Sony’s updated Reon Pocket Pro Plus adds stronger cooling and a more secure fit.
Design changes target real-world comfort issues such as clothing interference and body contact.

DT Editorial Team·May 24, 2026·via newatlas.com

3D-Printed Copper Cooling Could Cut Data Center Cooling Power to Near Zero

Researchers say algorithm-designed copper cold plates could reduce cooling’s share of data center electricity use from roughly 30% to about 1.1%, addressing one of AI computing’s fastest-growing energy burdens.

Key Takeaways

Researchers designed pure copper cooling plates using an algorithm plus 3D printing.
The team says data center cooling power could fall from roughly 30% of electricity use to about 1.1%.

DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via newatlas.com