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Smart Plug-In Gadgets Are Changing How Homes Manage Energy
A new wave of plug-in devices adds intelligence and safety to standard outlets. From energy monitoring to automated scheduling, these gadgets make homes more efficient without expensive rewiring.
Battery Life Gains Let Health Trackers Monitor Around the Clock
Advances in battery technology are finally letting health trackers monitor continuously without daily charging. This shift could change how consumers use wearables for health.
Portable Power Stations: Why Keeping Multiple Devices Connected Matters
A portable power station user explains why keeping three devices connected maximizes efficiency and ensures reliable backup power.
LoRaWAN tracker challenges Apple and Google location monopoly
Seeed Studio's new tracker uses public LoRaWAN networks instead of Apple or Google's systems, offering a privacy-focused alternative for item tracking.
Private Sector Fires Up Giant Laser in Fusion Energy Push
Xcimer's Phoenix laser, the world's largest private fusion laser, has begun operations. The facility aims to demonstrate a commercial path to fusion power.
Balcony Solar Battery Opens New Energy Options for Renters
EcoFlow's Stream Ultra X is a plug-and-play balcony battery that lets renters store solar energy without permanent installation or landlord permission.
Home Battery Systems Cut Electricity Costs as Energy Prices Rise
EcoFlow's PowerOcean home battery cuts electricity bills by storing cheap off-peak power for expensive peak hours.
Tech Lobbying Weakens Climate Rules for Data Centers
Tech companies lobbied to kill stricter clean energy rules for gas-powered data centers, weakening climate pledges.
Power On: The Hidden Cost of Always-On Devices
Always-on devices quietly consume significant energy over time.
Nuclear Startup Deep Fission Pursues IPO Raising $157M
Deep Fission, a nuclear energy startup, is attempting to go public again with a $157 million IPO. Investors remain skeptical about the company's story and prospects.
Venture Capital Pours Into Hard Industries as AI Disrupts Incumbents
VCs are betting big on defense, energy and government tech startups. AI-native software challenges decades-old incumbents with deep vertical integration.
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.
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.
Seattle City Council Moves to Block Large Data Centers for One Year
Seattle is set to impose a year-long ban on new large data centers, citing energy and environmental concerns. The moratorium aims to regulate the industry's rapid growth.
Public Opposition to AI Data Centers Grows as NIMBY Sentiment Spreads
A new survey shows Americans strongly oppose AI data centers near homes, citing noise, energy use and property value concerns. The backlash challenges Big Tech’s expansion plans.
Dyson’s New Purifier Tracks Your Movement to Direct Cool Air
Dyson’s latest purifier uses AI to follow you around the room, cooling only where you are. The Find+Follow Purifier Cool aims to save energy by avoiding empty spaces.
Africa's Innovation Ecosystems Grow But Still Captures Only 1% of Global Activity
Africa's tech scaleup ecosystems more than doubled in a decade but represent just 1% of global figures. Four hubs dominate while clean energy emerges as a key strength.
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.
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.
How Thermal Cameras Uncover Hidden Home Problems Early
Thermal cameras help homeowners spot invisible issues like leaks and electrical faults. Early detection can save thousands in repairs and energy costs.