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Data centers are making Phoenix even hotter by up to 4 degrees
New research shows air-cooled data centers in Arizona create thermal plumes that raise local temperatures by up to 4°F, worsening heat waves and public health risks.

Steve Jobs on Why Coding Teaches Critical Thinking, Not Just Job Skills
Steve Jobs argued programming teaches how to think, not just technical skills. His quote resurfaces amid debates on coding education and AI's impact.

Mercury Hits $5.2B Valuation as Fintech Startup Pursues Own Banking License
Mercury raised $200M at a $5.2B valuation and secured regulatory approval to establish its own bank. The digital banking startup serves over 300,000 companies and reported $650M in annualized revenue.

Intel Confirms Next-Gen Xeon Server Chips for 2027 With Major Performance Gains
Intel’s Diamond Rapids Xeon CPUs arrive in 2027 with up to 50% more cores and double memory bandwidth to challenge AMD’s EPYC Venice.

Data Centers Face Growing Water Scarcity Pressures as Public Opposition Mounts
A Gallup poll shows 7 in 10 Americans oppose data center development due to water concerns. SpaceX and other tech companies now acknowledge water scarcity could limit growth.

ASRock Unveils 3,000-Watt Power Supply and Hybrid AIO Cooler at Computex
ASRock showcased a 3kW Taichi power supply for AI and a hybrid Taichi Aqua AIO/custom loop cooler at Computex 2025. The company also revealed 10th anniversary hardware.

Google Brings Gemini to 4K Chromecast as It Fixes Older Dongles
Google updated the 4K Chromecast with Google TV to include Gemini AI features while also rolling out a security fix for the original 2013 Chromecast dongle.

Ex-Tesla staff reveal FSD system still struggles with basic driving tasks
Former Tesla data labelers say Full Self-Driving frequently fails in real-world tests, contradicting Elon Musk's claims. Workers in Utah reviewed footage showing the system making routine errors.

Steam Deck Price Hikes Signal Enduring Hardware Cost Crisis
Valve's Steam Deck price jump of over 40% shows AI demand and geopolitics are pushing hardware costs to a painful new normal for consumers.

Lowfat CLI Tool Cuts LLM Token Usage by 91.8%
A new open-source CLI filter called Lowfat claims to reduce LLM token consumption by over 91%, offering developers significant cost savings on AI API calls.

Microsoft Pushes Developer Tools Deeper Into Quantum and Containers at Build 2026
At Build 2026, Microsoft unveiled quantum development tools, container runtime upgrades, and new AI features for developers. The announcements signal a shift toward hybrid cloud and high-performance computing.

Startup Accused of Damaging Airbnb Rentals During Robot Tests
A robotics startup is under fire after hosts report damaged properties from robot testing sessions. Allegations raise questions about liability and safety in the sharing economy.

Bots Surpass Human Internet Traffic for First Time, Cloudflare CEO Says
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince reports that automated bot traffic has overtaken human traffic online for the first time, arriving a year earlier than predictions.

OpenAI Rolls Out More Factual ChatGPT Model With Better Personalization
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT's default model to GPT-5.5 Instant, claiming improved accuracy and tailored responses. The change takes effect immediately for all users.

Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time
Tesla expands Full Self-Driving to Lithuania after Netherlands. Gradual rollout faces strict European regulations.

A New Lens on Business: Companies as Networks of Algorithms
Viewing companies as graphs of algorithms reveals new opportunities for automation and efficiency. This perspective challenges traditional management models.

Why Viral Humanoid Robot Videos Mislead the Public
Viral videos of humanoid robots performing impressive feats often mask a gap between demonstrations and real-world reliability. Experts warn that anthropomorphism can lead to misleading assumptions about robot capabilities.

OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT Memory for Free Users, Closing Gap With Paid Tiers
OpenAI improved ChatGPT memory, especially for free users. The chatbot now better retains conversation context across sessions. This closes a key gap between free and paid tiers.

Utah Data Center Project Halved After Residents Protest Water Use
A massive Utah data center plan was cut 50% after local backlash over water use. Developer Kevin O'Leary admitted regret over lack of transparency.

Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Raise New Privacy Concerns
Apple is reportedly adding cameras to future AirPods. The move could turn earbuds into surveillance tools. Privacy advocates are raising alarms.