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TechCrunch

Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.

As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States.

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.

TechCrunch

OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide

NextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT.

8 hours ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide

Engadget

How to connect your retro GameCube to a modern TV

A single adapter could be all you need.

9 hours ago

Engadget

How to connect your retro GameCube to a modern TV

Engadget

How to get the best battery life from your retro handheld game console

There's a smarter way to power vintage portable gaming devices. Give these tips a try.

10 hours ago

Engadget

How to get the best battery life from your retro handheld game console

TechCrunch

X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards

X is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program.

11 hours ago

TechCrunch

X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards

Engadget

Wired vs. wireless CarPlay: How are they different & which is better to use?

There are advantages and disadvantages to both connection types. Here's how they compare and when you might choose one over the other.

11 hours ago

Engadget

Wired vs. wireless CarPlay: How are they different & which is better to use?

TechCrunch

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have

While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.

11 hours ago

TechCrunch

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have

Engadget

Claude Vs ChatGPT: How These AI Assistants Differ

In a practical breakdown of how Claude and ChatGPT AI models differ, one tends to fall short when it comes to quality responses and overall user experience.

12 hours ago

Engadget

Claude Vs ChatGPT: How These AI Assistants Differ

TechCrunch

Google's top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames

Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames.

12 hours ago

TechCrunch

Google's top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames

Engadget

Mario Kart 64 in VR is not for the queasy

There are worse ways to kill time than Mario Kart 64 in VR -just don't eat beforehand.

13 hours ago

Engadget

Mario Kart 64 in VR is not for the queasy

Engadget

Your phone's USB-C port does a lot more than just charge - Here's what else it can do

A USB-C port presents a lot of options for data transfer and connecting to accessories. Let's talk about some of the most useful ways to employ your USB-C port.

13 hours ago

Engadget

Your phone's USB-C port does a lot more than just charge - Here's what else it can do

WIRED

Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation

A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.

13 hours ago

WIRED

Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation

WIRED

The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon

The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.

14 hours ago

WIRED

The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon

Ars Technica

The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success

About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success

Ars Technica

DeepMind’s hurricane breakthrough has surprised weather scientists

Open source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

DeepMind’s hurricane breakthrough has surprised weather scientists

WIRED

Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More

You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.

16 hours ago

WIRED

Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More

WIRED

Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited

Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.

17 hours ago

WIRED

Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited

WIRED

Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed

Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.

17 hours ago

WIRED

Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed

WIRED

Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All

Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.

17 hours ago

WIRED

Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All

TechCrunch

OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns

OpenAI said this model, which is still in development, reached its "critical cybersecurity threshold," meaning it could independently identify and carry out cyberattacks against traditionally well-protected real-world systems.

1 day ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns

Ars Technica

Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires

Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires

Ars Technica

Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500

Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500

Ars Technica

Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment

New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment

Ars Technica

The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow

Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow