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Amazon's new Texas data center could become the single largest polluter in the US
In a statement to The New York Times, an Amazon spokesperson said the data center will be powered entirely by an on-site power plant, ensuring it won'…
Amazon's new Texas AI data center could become the biggest CO2 polluter in the US — 7.65GW facility gets permit to spread 33 million tons of annual greenhouse gases, despite Amazon's clean energy pledge
Amazon’s planned Texas AI data center could emit 33 million tons of CO₂ annually, exceeding the emissions of America’s largest polluter. Amazon’s Texa…
Xbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny built-in screen
Did a prototype Microsoft gamepad fall off the back of a truck? We can't say, but a Redditor has legit-looking photos of a prototype Xbox controller t…
Satechi Launches 240W ChargeView Desktop Charger With Six USB-C Ports
Satechi today launched the ChargeView 240W Desktop Charger, a successor to the 140W ChargeView released last year. The ChargeView 240W can power multi…
How Metro by T-Mobile is making wireless plans simpler, smarter, and more affordable
Finding a mobile plan used to be simple. Today, it’s easy to be drawn in by a low advertised monthly price, only to discover additional costs once it’…
Windows 11's latest update quietly ends support for picture passwords
A recent Windows update focused on "quality improvements" and security has removed an authentication feature that quite a few users still rely on. Rel…
These CMF Noise-Canceling Earbuds Are Just $2 Away From Their Lowest Price Ever
The CMF Buds Pro 2 packs premium features and now they are under $40.
The U.S. needs air traffic controllers, and it’s turning to gamers for help
Gamers are being targeted for air traffic control jobs because the FAA believes skills such as multitasking, spatial awareness, and problem solving ca…
Capturing the 'primal energy of Wolverine' in a new look, Sony is going all-in on Marvel’s Wolverine with a new PS5 collection that includes covers, a DualSense, and a limited-edition console
Sony is giving Marvel’s Wolverine the full PlayStation treatment with a new collection of Battle Yellow and Adamantium PS5 hardware, including console…
This desktop CNC mill lets you carve 3D figurines with zero experience, and it’s now on Kickstarter
It converts any 2D image into 3D millable objects with AI. Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR The InfiMaker K1 is a desktop CNC mill that …
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Director Says It Is to ‘Looney Tunes’ What ‘Iron Man’ Is to ‘The Avengers’
Director Dave Green and longtime 'Looney Tunes' voice actor Eric Bauza talk inspirations that served as their north star for 'Coyote vs Acme.'
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Made By Google Live Updates: Pixel 11 Series, HiLight, Tag, Watch 5 and More
The Pixel 11 series will be unveiled at Google’s Pixel event in New York on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET. Follow along for live updates.
A new tool transforms generic AI writing into natural, human prose, and it’s only $79 for life
UmanWrite is an AI tool that revises AI writing to be more human, and it's only $79 TL;DR: UmanWrite is an AI tool that turns generic AI writing into …
Quote of the day by musician Nick Cave on AI-generated lyrics: 'A grotesque mockery of what it is to be human' — dismissing the use of AI in the creative process
Nick Cave joins a chorus of artists dismissing the value of using AI in the process of creating art, whether in music or cinema Australian singer-song…
Sonos could make its next headphones smarter with built-in voice controls
Sonos is preparing its Ace Ultra headphones for an expected September launch, with FCC filings pointing to voice commands, new colours and a broader A…
Crypto impersonation scams grew 1,400% as AI supercharged fraud
Impersonation scams grew more than 1,400% year over year in 2025, according to Chainalysis, with the average payment into those clusters rising more t…
Get the Best of Both Worlds With $300 Off a Premium 2-in-1 Acer Chromebook
The Plus Spin 714 has a touchscreen display, some impressive hardware under the hood and is down to $499 for today only.
Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was ‘cookie stuffing’ for months
Phia, the shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is once again under fire for its alleged business practices.
Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last
The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.
Apple extends 2026 Back to School deals on Macs and iPads until September 24
Eligible students, parents of students, and educators in the United States just got a few extra weeks to claim Apple’s 2026 Back to School deals on se…
Anthropic’s Claude Will Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files
Anthropic joins a growing list of companies letting customers know if they’re consuming AI content.
I Found a $200 Discount That Makes the Nothing Phone 3 Even More Affordable
Don’t miss your chance to score this already affordable phone for a record low.
Google Home’s rogue smart light problem should now be fixed
Google appears to have acted fast to ensure the haunted-house phase didn't last long. Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google says it…
An FCC filing points to new Sonos headphones coming soon
It looks like we'll be getting a successor to the Sonos Ace headphones sometime this fall, which was hinted at by CEO Tom Conrad during a third quarte…
Over 500,000 Toyota Camrys recalled over a blank digital dashboard
Toyota is recalling 508,354 2025-2026 Camry Hybrids after a digital instrument cluster fault can leave the display blank and hide critical safety info…
Russian drones found near vital European offshore gas site, get blown up
This follows many drone incursions into Romania and a failed attack in Germany. Romanian army divers used explosives to destroy two Russian-made drone…