Trump admin tries to block Clean Air Act lawsuit over xAI's gas turbines
Ars Technica - All contentNAACP lawsuit says xAI uses gas turbines without permits for Grok data center.
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Year of free HPE software a “step in the correct direction” in VMware rivalry
Ars Technica - All contentPartner tells Ars that HPE should be giving out more free VM Essentials licenses.
Read article →Cockroaches scurry around with thousands of pieces of bacterial genomes
Ars Technica - All contentTransferring genes across species doesn't just happen in microbes.
Read article →Among the large new rockets Amazon was counting on, only Europe has delivered
Ars Technica - All content"As for Arianespace, they have definitely stepped up."
Read article →Anthropic "pauses" token-based billing for its Claude Agent SDK
Ars Technica - All contentMove originally planned for Monday would have heavily increased power users' costs.
Read article →The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day gift
The VergeFather’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a good comic strip. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes contains...
Read article →US approval of Paramount/Warner Bros. deal surprised DOJ lawyers, report says
Ars Technica - All contentTrump admin green-lighting $111B deal "reeks of corruption," Sen. Warren says.
Read article →All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR
The VergeGoogle’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 ...
Read article →Pentagon boasts of using AI to write reports mandated by Congress
Ars Technica - All contentPentagon also claims 1.5 million personnel are using generative AI tools.
Read article →Android 17 starts hitting Pixel phones and watches today
Ars Technica - All contentPixels will get their OTA in the coming weeks, but don't expect monumental changes.
Read article →Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost
The VergeGoogle's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smartwatch. Live Updates will now sync with Wear OS ...
Read article →Apple 2027 rumors: AirPods with cameras for AI and the second folding iPhone
The VergeNow that we're clear of WWDC and all of the new AI-powered features coming to Apple's platforms, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has more details about rumored new hardware, like the camera-equipped AirPods he'd previo...
Read article →The Google / Xreal Aura XR glasses are now available to preorder
The VergeThe Project Aura glasses collaboration between Xreal and Google is now one step closer to being something you can buy. Reservations for the second Android XR device, now dubbed the Xreal Aura, are available for $99 st...
Read article →The Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 now come with Snapdragon X2 chips
The VergeMicrosoft is launching new Surface Laptops and a Surface Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors. These are direct follow-ups to the Surface Laptops and Surface Pro from 2024 that launched with Snapdragon X1 chips ...
Read article →Apple’s smart home camera service is starting to impress me
The VergeApple's HomeKit Secure Video service is getting in on the Apple Intelligence party to bring more descriptive alerts from your connected cameras and let you search footage using natural language. The Apple Home app is ...
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