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Hyperscalers Face Pressure to Curb Data Center Water Consumption
Google and Microsoft face growing pressure to reduce water consumption in data centers as AI expansion increases demand.

Female Founders Gain Alternative to VC With Reg CF Platform AQi
A PayPal veteran and a Navy officer launched AQi, an SEC-registered crowdfunding platform for women-led startups. It uses Regulation Crowdfunding to bypass traditional VC barriers.

AI agents are outpacing enterprise security controls, experts warn
Companies rush to deploy AI agents without proper security guardrails. Experts warn of growing operational risks from autonomous systems running outside traditional controls.

PyTorch Custom Operations Give Developers Deeper Control Over Model Performance
PyTorch's custom operation support lets developers write optimized CUDA kernels, balancing research flexibility with production efficiency.

One developer built a museum of 600 operating systems you can run today
Andrew Warkentin's Virtual OS Museum offers over 1,700 OS installations for download and emulation, spanning from 1948 to modern builds.

Chrome Quietly Stored AI Data on Your Hard Drive Without Asking
Google stored a 4GB AI model file on Chrome users' hard drives without clear consent, raising privacy and storage concerns.

Ransomware Gang Uses Fake IT Workers for In-Person Attacks
Silent Ransom Group sends fake IT workers to law firms to steal data in person before deploying ransomware.

Sandstone Raises $30 Million to Automate Corporate Legal Work with AI
Sandstone secured $30M in Series A funding from Lightspeed and Sequoia to deploy AI for in-house legal teams, signaling a new wave of automation in corporate law.

MANGOS Emerges as New Tech Power Acronym as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI Eye IPOs
SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are preparing public offerings prompting a shift from FAANG to MANGOS.

Apple's macOS Container Machines Reshape Developer Workflows
Apple introduces container machines for macOS enabling native virtualized testing environments across OS versions.

Resonate Tool Promises Low-Latency Spectral Analysis for Real-Time Audio
Resonate is an open-source spectral analysis library that achieves low latency with high frequency resolution using analytic signal processing.

Programmable Disclosure Aims to Rebuild User Trust in Data Privacy
A new approach called programmable disclosure offers users dynamic control over their personal data, potentially transforming static privacy policies into interactive trust-building tools.

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.

Blue Origin Rebuilds Launch Pad as Relativity Sets Sights on Mars
Blue Origin begins rebuilding its damaged launch pad while Relativity Space targets Mars missions. Isar Aerospace faces delays with its Spectrum rocket.

Shadow AI Poses Real Risks for Unprepared Enterprises
Employees are using unauthorized AI tools at work, creating security and compliance risks. Companies must act to manage this growing trend.

Why Some Developers Reject Working AI Code
Developers increasingly reject AI-generated code even when it works, citing concerns over maintainability, technical debt and loss of craftsmanship.

Modular Laser Engraver Brings Big Potential and Bigger Risks
Creality's Falcon T1 offers interchangeable laser modules but costs up to $10K and suffers from beta-level support and staggered module availability.

Old-School Lighting Control: A New Device That Replaces Smart Switches
A new system offers a simpler, app-free way to control home lighting, appealing to those tired of complex smart home setups.

Outdoor Tech Upgrades: Survival Gadgets Powered by New Battery Innovation
New battery tech and innovation are transforming outdoor survival gear. Discover key gadgets enhancing camping, hiking and adventure safety.

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.