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Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Careers
fromNext Big Idea Club
1 hour ago

In the Age of AI, Your Differences Are Your Superpower

AI is transforming work by focusing on tasks rather than job titles, allowing individuals to shape their careers actively.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

Intel signs on to Elon Musk's Terafab chips project | TechCrunch

Intel will collaborate with SpaceX and Tesla to build a semiconductor factory in Texas, enhancing AI and robotics capabilities.
Software development
fromMedium
3 hours ago

The AI Divide: Engineers Who Multiply Problems vs Engineers Who Eliminate Them

Writing code is now cheap, but the consequences of mistakes in software development remain costly and can scale quickly.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Can small nuclear reactors solve EU's energy woes?

Energy security in the EU is urgent, prompting a reevaluation of nuclear power and diversification of energy sources due to supply shocks.
Apple
fromTheregister
15 hours ago

Apple and Samsung lead race to the bottom on repairability

Samsung and Apple phones are ranked lowest in repairability, indicating significant room for improvement in their designs.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
16 hours ago

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.
Remodel
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Agile
fromMedium
16 hours ago

The Leap from Technical Project Management to AI Project Management: How to Make the Leap

Tech project managers must adapt to AI initiatives by embracing iterative science, prioritizing data quality, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
18 hours ago

AI Search Is Changing How Home Service Customers Decide

AI is transforming how consumers choose home service companies, emphasizing trust and proof of quality over traditional search methods.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Ridiculously Nerdy Intel Bet That Could Rake in Billions

Intel is investing heavily in advanced chip packaging to capitalize on the AI boom and compete with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

The headline catalyst is a Front-End Engineering Design contract awarded to Plug Power to supply a 275 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzer system for Hy2gen Canada's 'Courant' project in Baie-Comeau, Quebec. This project will utilize low-carbon electricity from Hydro-Quebec to produce green hydrogen, which will then be converted into low-carbon ammonia and decarbonized ammonium nitrate for use in the mining and agriculture industries.
Business
Roam Research
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Cutting-Edge Robot Mowers Are Getting Really Good

Lidar and AI vision enhance robot mowers' ability to navigate and cut grass in challenging environments.
Environment
fromNature
2 days ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
2 days ago

The efficiency architect: How Qi Sun is designing the next generation of human-centric AI | The Jerusalem Post

Qi Sun's DrayEasy platform exemplifies a significant advancement in logistics, merging quoting, booking, and real-time tracking into a seamless automated experience for shippers.
Business intelligence
Design
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

Panel: Taking Architecture Out of the Echo Chamber

Architecture's importance is growing, necessitating a shift in practice to avoid past mistakes and engage with broader conversations.
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

IGEL breaks down the wall between IT and OT

IGEL is enhancing security and manageability in OT environments through its platform and Preventative Security Model.
Science
fromNature
6 days ago

Breakthrough computer chip tech could help meet 'monumental demand' driven by AI

A new light source enables the creation of 8 nm wide structures on silicon wafers, increasing transistor density for advanced computer chips.
Data science
fromFortune
5 days ago

Meet China's AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes | Fortune

AI technology in textile recycling significantly improves efficiency and reduces waste impact.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Commonwealth Fusion Systems leans on magnets for near-term revenue | TechCrunch

It's the largest deal of this kind to date for CFS, according to COO Rick Needham. The collaboration with Realta Fusion emphasizes the importance of high-temperature superconducting magnets in advancing fusion technology.
OMG science
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
16 hours ago

TE Connectivity CEO: the real promise of AI is long-term transformation, not short-term efficiency gains | Fortune

Industrial engineering organizations are seeing tangible results from AI adoption, but a focus on short-term ROI risks long-term innovation.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open | TechCrunch

Tech companies are seeking new energy sources due to AI's power demands, with fusion and fission startups gaining traction amid natural gas supply chain vulnerabilities.
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
1 week ago

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
3 days ago

This Smart Sprinkler Thinks It Knows Your Lawn Better Than You Do

Area mode allows users to define watering boundaries and set water consumption limits for efficient irrigation.
#data-centers
Tech industry
fromAxios
4 days ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.
Data science
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The latest in data centers, AI, and energy

Massive data centers are essential for AI development but raise concerns about their environmental and community impact.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How tech giants with data centers to power AI can reduce consumers' electricity bills

Tech companies plan to build private power plants for data centers, but this won't significantly lower electricity prices since grid maintenance and natural disasters, not data centers, drive most rate increases.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service | Computer Weekly

Wilson Connectivity and Autonomous Systems partner to automate in-building wireless infrastructure management, enhancing deployment and ongoing optimization.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Arm works with IBM to deliver flexibility on mainframe | Computer Weekly

IBM and Arm are collaborating to create dual-architecture hardware for enterprise AI and data-intensive workloads.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.
European startups
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Fast, modular, and solar-powered: a better way to build data centers

A modular data center powered by solar panels and repurposed EV batteries operates 99.2% of the time, showcasing a sustainable alternative to traditional data centers.
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Frugal AI wants to break the global compute hierarchy before it becomes permanent - Silicon Canals

The Soliga tribe's speech AI system exemplifies a new, decentralized approach to AI that challenges existing global tech hierarchies.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
5 days ago

A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant

A pragmatic 'all-of-the-above' strategy is essential for energy, with gas as a critical bridge while investing in renewables.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Wireless AI paradox emerges as Wi-Fi evolves into strategic growth engine | Computer Weekly

Strategic investments in wireless and AI are crucial for businesses to achieve operational efficiency and productivity gains.
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

From Reactive Repairs to Smarter Home Protection: How Technology Is Changing Roof Care

In the past, roof inspections mostly focused on what could be seen from the outside. Contractors looked for broken shingles, worn flashing, or areas where water might enter the roof. The problem is that roof damage does not always show clear signs right away. Water can move through roofing layers before it becomes visible inside the home.
Renovation
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

The global energy system is shifting to distributed renewables and digital optimization, with a significant gap between corporate sustainability ambitions and delivery capabilities.
Environment
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

The global energy system is shifting to distributed renewables and digital optimization, with a significant gap between corporate sustainability ambitions and delivery capabilities.
#artificial-intelligence
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries | TechCrunch

Grid Beyond uses hardware and software to create virtual power plants that manage renewable energy and industrial loads to address peak electricity demand for data centers and AI operations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Plug-in solar panels that connect to standard outlets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rooftop solar, though utility opposition based on safety concerns is slowing legislative adoption.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

ICS Patch Tuesday: Vulnerabilities Fixed by Siemens, Schneider, Moxa, Mitsubishi Electric

Industrial control system manufacturers Siemens, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, and Moxa released multiple security advisories addressing critical and high-severity vulnerabilities in their ICS products.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

This AI Semi Equipment Maker Has Been Quietly Chewing Up the Competition

Lam Research has outperformed competitors in AI semiconductor equipment with a 321% total return over three years, despite recent stock fluctuations.
Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs

800 V EV platforms will gradually become mainstream as costs decline from $1,180 to $420 by 2028, with 15-20% global adoption and 35% penetration in China projected by 2030.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Water company spins out homegrown AI after LLMs failed it

Large language models provided confidently incorrect information about materials science, causing a water desalination startup to waste four months and $200,000 validating a material choice that ultimately proved inferior.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

How to set up a smart switch to power your home (and what to avoid when you do)

SwitchBot is a battery-operated robotic finger that automates switch pressing, eliminating the need to manually flip switches through smartphone app control via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Environment
fromFortune
6 days ago

Data centers are so hot, their 'heat island' effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds | Fortune

AI infrastructure is creating a 'data heat island effect' that raises local temperatures and impacts millions of people.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The industrial revolution now reshaping AI

Bot Auto achieved a driver-out run on public roads, marking a significant milestone in autonomous vehicle trucking with minimal human-labeled data costs.
Toronto startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Tesla's Secret Weapon Is a Giant Metal Box

Tesla is pivoting from selling cars to manufacturing robots and robotaxis, with the Cybercab driverless vehicle and Optimus humanoid robot as centerpieces, though both face significant legal, technical, and safety challenges.
Toronto startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Tesla's Secret Weapon Is a Giant Metal Box

Tesla is pivoting from selling cars to manufacturing robots and robotaxis, with the Cybercab driverless vehicle and Optimus humanoid robot as centerpieces, though both face significant legal, technical, and safety challenges.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: The best AI investment might be in energy tech | TechCrunch

Venture capitalists are increasingly investing in AI startups, but energy solutions for data centers may present a more strategic opportunity.
#energy-efficiency
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Why long range communication is useful for industrial monitoring - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Long-range radio waves can pass through obstacles more easily, which makes them perfect for monitoring expansive factories or outdoor infrastructure. A recent report by Fabrity highlighted that these systems use very little power. This allows sensors to operate for 5 to 10 years on a single battery. Using such tech means you do not have to install expensive wiring across your entire site.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Green IT: How to Reduce the Impact of AI on the Environment

AI's energy consumption and hardware churn pose significant challenges for green IT, necessitating sustainable design and transparency in usage costs.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

We are making sure that we have renewable energy powering all of our datacentre footprint. We have 100% renewable power today that is powering all of Azure, and we're very proud to build that base and essentially stimulate renewable energy around the world and in the UK.
Environment
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

There's a better way to use the electric grid-and cut power bills

Existing grid capacity can meet new electricity demand through smart technology and load flexibility instead of building expensive new power plants.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

From Dumb Devices to Digital Teammates: How Agentic AI is Revolutionizing the Internet of Things

Agentic AI transforms IoT from obedient automation into intelligent systems that anticipate needs, reason through problems, and take initiative rather than simply following programmed commands.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Why investors are going gaga over solid-state transformers | TechCrunch

Solid-state transformers replace aging mechanical transformers with power-electronics that enable monitoring, control, and flexible AC/DC conversion, improving grid responsiveness and data center power management.
#smart-home
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

A network-free smart home? The Emerson brand is doing just that (without a hub!)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

A network-free smart home? The Emerson brand is doing just that (without a hub!)

Marketing
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Making things that make things

Advertising must shift from producing fixed assets to building adaptive, generative systems that create individualized, context-aware content and interfaces at scale.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

These unassuming devices promised to lower my electricity bills - only this one was legit

They do nothing to save you power Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal electrical waste." Sounds great, right? Also: This USB power meter I tested is shockingly accurate - especially for how cheap it is Well, despite the bold claims and the sticker on the front of the unit, they are too good to be true.
Gadgets
fromdzone.com
2 months ago

Managing Changing Hardware/Peripherals in a Robust POS

Retail point-of-sale systems today offer a wide range of options for peripherals and hardware. Their technical specifications play a major role in selection, and big retailers often choose multiple vendors to reduce a single point of failure. This gives them an advantage to negotiate price or support as well. Technically, these peripherals also require updating with new models and may have new feature sets. This necessitates the redevelopment of point-of-sale applications, increasing development costs.
Information security
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Sensors are transforming the world - work together to maximize their benefits

Converging diverse sensing disciplines into a shared scientific home accelerates innovation, real-world impact and cross-domain discovery.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Smart Homes Are Terrible

All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.
Gadgets
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
#smart-plugs
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Gadgets

Smart Plugs Don't Always Make Sense. Here's When You Should Actually Use Them

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Gadgets

Smart Plugs Don't Always Make Sense. Here's When You Should Actually Use Them

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I tested power-saving devices that promise lower electricity bills - only one was legit

Scam power‑saving devices do not reduce electricity use, can increase bills or cause fires; use smart plugs, power strips, and monitoring to cut energy costs.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Jackery unveiled a roaming robot that manages your home power stations, and I need it now

Jackery unveiled rugged all-weather power solutions: a 1,536Wh quake-resistant power station, a 10kWh/day solar gazebo, and an autonomous solar robot.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

AI Data Centers Pushing Electric Grid Into Meltdown

AI data centers on the U.S. East Coast are driving electricity demand, risking rolling blackouts for 67 million people as grid capacity lags.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 months ago

He could just turn it off

Grok's image-generation continues despite producing sexually exploitative content; Elon Musk can disable the feature and should do so to prevent legal and moral harm.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Unplugging these 7 common household devices helped reduce my electricity bills

With costs climbing across the US, energy prices stand out, made worse by record-breaking summer heat and recent waves of scorching temperatures that have affected multiple states. Having endured several of them this season, I'm always looking for ways to reduce energy use. There are many small things you can do to shave dollars off your monthly energy bill, and they go beyond simply switching off the lights when you leave the room.
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