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Space-Based Solar Power Moves Closer to Reality With Two Transmission Methods
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Space-Based Solar Power Moves Closer to Reality With Two Transmission Methods

Scientists are testing two systems to beam solar energy from orbit to Earth, moving space-based solar power from sci-fi to practical engineering.

Jun 28, 20262 min read
AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Up Prices for Consoles, Cars and Electricity
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AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Up Prices for Consoles, Cars and Electricity

Big Tech's $8 trillion AI data center investment is straining semiconductor and energy supplies, raising costs for gaming consoles, vehicles and power bills.

Jun 28, 20262 min read
Netflix Requires Unique Email for Every Profile as Password Sharing Crackdown Tightens
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Netflix Requires Unique Email for Every Profile as Password Sharing Crackdown Tightens

Netflix now mandates each user profile have its own email address, affecting add-on members and tightening account sharing restrictions.

Jun 28, 20263 min read
AI Data Centers Test Grid Flexibility to Bypass Power Bottlenecks
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AI Data Centers Test Grid Flexibility to Bypass Power Bottlenecks

Emerald AI's Conductor software enables data centers to reduce power draw during grid stress, helping avoid blackouts and new power plant construction. A London trial showed how flexible facilities could ease the AI energy crunch.

Jun 27, 20264 min read
Google Photos Settings You Should Adjust Before Backing Up Your Camera Roll
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Google Photos Settings You Should Adjust Before Backing Up Your Camera Roll

Before letting Google Photos manage your photos, adjust key backup, privacy and AI settings to control storage and data use.

Jun 27, 20262 min read
The AI Token Reckoning: Companies Scramble to Contain Runaway Costs
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The AI Token Reckoning: Companies Scramble to Contain Runaway Costs

Leaked Accenture audio reveals enterprises face spiraling AI token spend as agentic workflows and enterprise AI tools drive costs beyond control. Companies like Amazon and Uber are now capping usage and switching to cheaper models.

Jun 25, 20263 min read
Google Expands AI Training to Search Media Uploads: What Users Need to Know
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Google Expands AI Training to Search Media Uploads: What Users Need to Know

Google now uses images uploaded during Search interactions for AI training. Users can opt out via a simple setting change.

Jun 24, 20262 min read
Meta Reportedly Developing Prediction Market Platform Under Zuckerberg Directive
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Meta Reportedly Developing Prediction Market Platform Under Zuckerberg Directive

Meta is building its own prediction market at the direction of Mark Zuckerberg. The move enters a controversial sector blending betting and forecasting. Regulatory and ethical questions loom.

Jun 24, 20263 min read
Meta Halts Employee AI Training Program After Internal Data Leak
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Meta Halts Employee AI Training Program After Internal Data Leak

Meta paused its mandatory AI training program after an internal leak exposed sensitive employee data, including keystrokes and conversations, sparking privacy backlash.

Jun 24, 20263 min read
ASML's $400 Million Lithography Machine Deepens Chip Industry's Dependence on One Company
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ASML's $400 Million Lithography Machine Deepens Chip Industry's Dependence on One Company

ASML's new $400 million high-NA EUV machine sustains Moore's Law and AI chip production but intensifies geopolitical risks tied to its near-total market control.

Jun 23, 20263 min read
SpaceX Starfall Test Aims to Reshape Global Cargo Delivery From Orbit
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SpaceX Starfall Test Aims to Reshape Global Cargo Delivery From Orbit

SpaceX is set to launch its secretive Starfall reentry vehicle, a saucer-shaped pod designed to deliver cargo anywhere on Earth from low-Earth orbit. The first test flight will demonstrate parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

Jun 23, 20262 min read
Nvidia's Liquid-Cooled Data Center Design Claims Major Water Savings
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Nvidia's Liquid-Cooled Data Center Design Claims Major Water Savings

Nvidia's Rubin generation reference design shifts to fully liquid cooling, claiming to nearly eliminate water and power usage. The move addresses environmental scrutiny but leaves questions about cost and broader energy demands.

Jun 23, 20263 min read
GM Installs 50 Robots at EV Plant While 1,300 Workers Remain Idle
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GM Installs 50 Robots at EV Plant While 1,300 Workers Remain Idle

General Motors added about 50 robot arms at its Detroit EV factory, sparking union anger as over 1,000 laid-off workers await recall.

Jun 23, 20262 min read
SpaceX Applies Software Update Model to Rocket Launches
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SpaceX Applies Software Update Model to Rocket Launches

SpaceX treats rocket launches like software updates, enabling rapid iteration and frequent flights. This philosophy drives its unprecedented launch cadence and cost reduction.

Jun 22, 20262 min read
Google Traffic Crosses 50% IPv6 Milestone
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Google Traffic Crosses 50% IPv6 Milestone

Over half of Google's user traffic now uses IPv6, a long-awaited milestone in the internet's transition from the aging IPv4 protocol.

Jun 21, 20262 min read
Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over Negative News Overload
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Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over Negative News Overload

Researchers warn that constant exposure to bad news via tech platforms harms mental health. Algorithms optimized for engagement amplify negative content beyond human capacity to cope.

Jun 21, 20263 min read
Automakers Plan to Drop Android Auto From New Vehicles by 2026
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Automakers Plan to Drop Android Auto From New Vehicles by 2026

Major car manufacturers are phasing out Android Auto from new models by 2026, opting for proprietary infotainment systems. This shift could impact millions of drivers who rely on the platform for navigation and connectivity.

Jun 20, 20262 min read