Daily Tech Headlines Meta Strikes New Nuclear Power Deals - DTH
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Jan 10, 2026 Meta has struck significant nuclear power deals to support its AI data centers. Amazon's ambitious plans for a colossal mega store are underway, blending groceries and retail innovation. Indonesia has temporarily blocked X's Grok chatbot over deepfake concerns, sparking debates in the U.S. Senate. LEGO fans can now preorder SmartPlay Star Wars sets, which promise interactive fun. Meanwhile, Bose has reversed its decision on SoundTouch software, and Universal Music teams up with NVIDIA to enhance AI music discovery.
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Meta Secures Large Nuclear Power Mix
- Meta struck deals for 4.43 gigawatts of nuclear power to meet rising AI data-center demand.
- The mix includes existing large reactors and SMR startups, showing diversified supply strategies.
SMRs Are Promising But Costly To Prove
- Small modular reactors (SMRs) promise new capacity but carry unproven cost assumptions.
- Vistra's existing-reactor supply is expected to be cheaper than SMR options.
Amazon Expands With A Massive Mega Store
- Amazon won approval for a 229,000-square-foot 'mega store' near Chicago, larger than many Walmarts.
- The store blends groceries, services, prepared foods, and on-site pickup to expand Amazon's physical retail footprint.