upgrade

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Ratepayers’ utility bills have been on the rise as new artificial-intelligence data centers guzzle power and utility companies upgrade aging power grids.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Last year, she voted against a $2.6-billion upgrade of the Convention Center, citing similar long-term cost concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Drivers are the brokerage’s 3.6%-3.8% upgrade in its revenue estimates for the Indonesian company to reflect Sarana Menara Nusantara’s stronger-than-expected 2025 revenue, adjustments in depreciation assumptions, and lower interest expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A promised upgrade to its Siri digital assistant was delayed, in what analysts called a rare stumble for the company.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“Well, that’s awfully nice of you, Bill. I assume that means you and the board won’t mind if I upgrade the security fences. I was thinking ten-footers.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman