New research maps out the environmental footprint of America’s data center explosion. The findings challenge where tech giants are currently building and highlight massive resource demands that could derail climate commitments.
The Boring Company received nearly $500,000 in fines for dumping wastewater at its Las Vegas project sites. Regulators say staff refused to stop when caught and later lied about the timing. The incident reveals serious environmental and operational issues.
When Google decided to discontinue first and second generation Nest thermostats, hackers stepped in with custom firmware. The No Longer Evil project gives abandoned devices new life through reverse engineering. This represents a growing pushback against corporate control of hardware.
A South Korean solar company is cutting jobs and reducing hours for Georgia workers after U.S. customs officials began detaining imported components. The company insists its supply chain contains no forced labor materials from China. Production disruptions come despite Qcells’ $2.3 billion investmen
Nobel Prize winner John Martinis is leading a new alliance with HPE and major chip industry players to transform quantum computer production. The group aims to move from artisanal quantum chip creation to mass production using standard semiconductor tools. This could finally make quantum computing p
AI hardware startup Tsavorite has secured more than $100 million in pre-orders for its Omni Processing Unit chips. The company, founded by Intel veterans, expects to deliver its AI appliances by next year to support agentic AI workflows.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 could be thinner than its predecessor at just 6.9mm, but that sleek design might come with serious trade-offs. The company may need to shrink the battery or remove cooling components to achieve this slim profile, potentially creating heat and battery life issues.
Rumble is acquiring German AI infrastructure company Northern Data in a deal worth up to $970 million. Meanwhile, China suspends key export controls on gallium and germanium that had restricted US access.
An anonymous developer is eyeing 5,000 acres in Mason County, Kentucky for a massive data center project. Local residents have formed a 1,600-member Facebook group in opposition, citing secrecy and environmental worries. The county’s Fiscal Court will discuss the proposal on November 12.
Organizations are fixing critical vulnerabilities faster than ever, with 89% resolved within 30 days compared to 75% last year. But high-severity issues have jumped nearly 20% as AI helps attackers weaponize flaws more quickly. The pressure on security teams continues to mount despite process improv
