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AI boom drives US gas-fired capacity past China, UK data centres raise emissions alarm
US gas buildout for AI outpaces China; UK data centres face emissions scrutiny.
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US gas buildout for AI outpaces China; UK data centres face emissions scrutiny.
Merz says drone attackers will pay as third device found near Leipzig airport.
Le Monde reports Russian disinformation on ChatGPT, using fake Telegram channels, fake videos, and a counterfeit Israeli think tank.
Spiderwebs can capture environmental DNA, offering a cheap passive way to monitor wildlife, researchers report.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on August 30, 2026, with live coverage starting at 6:20 AM ET. The mission aims to study dark energy and exoplanets.
South Korean police referred over 100 people to prosecutors over a Vietnam-based illegal gambling site, reported a sharp drop in voice phishing cases, and busted a China-linked phishing ring with Chinese police.
TechRadar reports that Australian carriers have extended pre-order discounts on Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 plans, with handset savings up to AU$1,000.
Report: Samsung's Exynos 2700 tops Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro in internal tests.
Mecha Comet, a modular handheld Linux PC with phone features, raised $1.2M on Kickstarter and is expected to ship in October or November.
Quantinuum has introduced Helios, a 98-qubit trapped-ion quantum computer that can outperform known supercomputing methods in benchmark tests, marking a milestone in the global quantum race.
South Korea unveils a 100-trillion-won fund to manage chip-boom tax windfalls, as new power demand forecasts rise sharply and Micron races to expand DRAM output.
China is relocating AI data centers to poor western provinces, aiming to boost computing power with renewable energy, despite mixed economic effects.
Ukraine's Brave1 defense cluster now lets military units order drones built to their own specifications, with $1 billion in orders placed already.
A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games, surpassing Usain Bolt's 9.58-second human world record.
Slovakia's security service has discovered Russian backdoors and other flaws in newly acquired speed cameras, prompting deactivation and an independent audit.
A small British power plant was shut down for four days after a cyberattack linked to Iran, though the UK government said the grid was unaffected.
The US Army is training AI agents for specialized cyber roles alongside human forces, while keeping humans in charge of risk decisions.
India face Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo starting Aug 23, with free and paid streaming options available.
Study: London children's lung capacity improved after ultra-low emission zone restricted polluting vehicles.
According to TechRadar, Google's $10 million bid to buy Spirit Airlines' old business data for AI training has encountered unspecified obstacles.
The Premier League 2026/27 season begins Aug. 22 with two simultaneous matches, featuring managerial milestones and new-look squads.
CazeTV, a Brazilian YouTube channel, streams top football leagues for free, but only in Brazil. A VPN can bypass the geo-lock, according to TechRadar.
Vatn Systems has agreed with Taiwan's NCSIST to explore joint undersea defense projects, including AI-powered command systems and the modular S12 underwater drones.
HoverAir's modular drone-camera Versa halted US orders three days after launch, apparently due to the FCC drone ban, The Verge reports.