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CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire up to 447 acres in Brazoria County, Texas, along with a long-term transmission facilities extension agreement. This acquisition will support a large-scale data center project with a demand load of 300 MW and potential expansion to 600 MW. The deal, expected to close in Q1 2026, marks CleanSpark's second strategic initiative in the Houston area, aiming to create a regional power hub for AI and high-performance computing. The company emphasizes the importance of clustered capacity for large deployments in the competitive energy market.
According to reports, as the sales momentum of Ray-Ban Meta glasses is strong, Meta has suggested that EssilorLuxottica SA increase its annual production capacity to 20 million pairs or more by the end of 2026. If demand is strong enough, production capacity will be further established to over 30 million pairs
In a significant move, Meta acquired Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup, for over $2 billion, challenging the narrative of U.S.-China tech decoupling. Manus, known for its agentic AI, has seen rapid growth, surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue shortly after its launch. The deal signals a thaw in global growth-stage capital for China-linked founders and highlights a shift towards talent-focused strategies in the AI race. The acquisition underscores the importance of talent over territory in the evolving landscape of AI development, as companies navigate geopolitical tensions.
Rocket Companies Stock Is Up 125% as Trump Tackles Housing Affordability
Amazon has opened applications for its 2026 Devices Climate Tech Accelerator, aimed at companies developing technologies to reduce the carbon impact of Amazon devices. The program, launched in 2025, offers support from Amazon technical leaders and focuses on various technology categories, including energy efficiency and low-carbon materials. Participants will engage in workshops and receive mentorship, culminating in a pitch to Amazon leadership in Fall 2026. The program also provides up to $100K in AWS Activate Credits for eligible participants.
