consumer services

Anthropic Signs Data Center Deal With SpaceX Despite Previous Accusations

May 7, 2026

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Anthropic Signs Data Center Deal With SpaceX Despite Previous Accusations

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On May 7, 2026, Anthropic secured a contract with SpaceX granting access to over 200,000 Nvidia GPUs at its Tennessee Colossus 1 facility. This agreement follows accusations by Elon Musk regarding data theft, yet allows Anthropic to increase usage limits for its subscription tiers. While critics like the NAACP oppose the project due to environmental impacts on local communities, the deal aims to boost capacity for models like Claude Pro and Max.

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gaming

Crunchyroll "Ani-May" Deal: 3 Months of Ad-Free Anime for £1.49 in the UK

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gaming

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commerce

ThredUp Reports Record Active Buyers and Revenue Growth in Q1 Earnings

ThredUp reported a 15% revenue increase and 25% growth in active buyers to a record 1.7 million in Q1 2026. Despite these gains, the resale platform widened its net loss to $6.5 million. CEO James Reinhart highlighted March as the strongest month in company history while noting ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.