Infrastructure

A protest at a Microsoft-leased Amsterdam data center led to 218 arrests. The dispute reflects wider European concerns over power, water and AI infrastructure.

• SmartCR Team
• November 7, 2026

Texas election results and a proposed data center moratorium put major AI projects under scrutiny, but local control and permitting leave outcomes uncertain.

• SmartCR Team
• November 6, 2026

A 2027 buyer’s guide to 10 external GPU docks, covering included graphics, connection types, setup needs and compatibility caveats.

• SmartCR Team
• November 6, 2026

A headline reports Sam Altman discussed a vision for AI to help build data centers, but provides no details on plans, timing or capabilities.

• SmartCR Team
• November 5, 2026

A 2027 buyer’s guide compares seven Thunderbolt docks by ports, charging capacity, monitor support and compatibility. Product claims have not been independently tested here.

• SmartCR Team
• November 4, 2026

OpenAI confirmed it may call data centers “compute campuses.” Grid costs, power commitments and water use at a planned Ohio site remain in focus.

• SmartCR Team
• November 3, 2026

A source-based comparison of nine Wi-Fi 7 routers, led by TP-Link’s Archer BE550, with guidance on bands, ports, coverage and device compatibility.

• SmartCR Team
• November 3, 2026

A source-based guide to 10 mesh Wi-Fi options, comparing standards, backhaul, coverage, smart-home features and the limits of the available claims.

• SmartCR Team
• November 2, 2026

The UGREEN DXP4800 Pro combines four drive bays, an Intel Core i3 and AI photo tools. Its capacity and network speeds depend on the setup buyers provide.

• SmartCR Team
• November 1, 2026

Tom’s Hardware testing finds strong Python performance for Nvidia’s Vera CPU, but standardized CPU benchmarks for agentic AI remain unavailable.

• SmartCR Team
• October 30, 2026