Experts warn building new data centers across the US could wipe out the last 15 years of greenhouse gas progress
Off-grid gas emissions in the U.S. could reach 460 million tons by 2030 US power-sector emissions could rise 42% above 2025 levels by end of the decade Gas turbines now supply electricity to roughly 40% of American data centres The rapid expansion of…
Windows 11’s taskbar still can’t be dragged – here’s why that’s the case
The ability to reposition the taskbar came to Windows 11 in September However, you can’t drag the taskbar around as with Windows 10 – you must move it using a panel in the Settings app Some power-users want an option to drag it around the…
Garmin’s COO on when it might kill the beloved MIP watch display for good
Garmin has made notable progress in a bunch of different areas of watch technology in recent years. There’s the new proliferation of satellite comms on its best Garmin watches, like the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro, along with some amazing stuff in…
Some of the world’s biggest bats are getting smaller
Madagascan flying foxes aren’t as mighty as they were 150 years ago. The big bats have shrunk, possibly due to selective hunting or other human impacts.Go to story
The pros and cons of using a digital wallet
The pros and cons of using a digital wallet Digital wallets keep your data safer, both for online and in-person purchases. They also offer faster transactions and storage of IDs and other card types. Go to story
After Texas’ blue wave, what happens to Elon Musk and SpaceX?
Following his public disputes with California authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Elon Musk personally moved to Texas, outside of Austin, in 2020. Over the next six years, he doubled down on the Lone Star State. In 2021, Musk increasingly focused…
Hacker steals millions by scamming high-stakes online poker games with this devious malware attack
Malware allegedly gave a poker cheat access to opponents’ computer screens Hundreds of online poker players may have suffered financial losses MeshAgent reportedly helped the attacker monitor selected players during games Online poker players are…
Another child dies of measles as CDC reportedly holds up health alert
A child in New York has died of measles, health officials in the state announced late Monday. It marks the first reported measles-associated death in New York in more than 30 years. It is the seventh measles-linked death reported in the US this year; all…
NYT demands Brave shut down its paywall blocker and end deals with AI firms
The New York Times and other newspaper companies sued Brave Software yesterday, alleging that the browser maker illegally bypasses paywalls and sells stolen news content to AI companies. “Brave is the supplier, dealer, and distributor of stolen…
Waymo confirms it’s shaking up its Uber relationship in January 2028
The change will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network.Go to story