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A significant discrepancy in water utility oversight has surfaced in Fayette County, Georgia, involving a massive data center project managed by Quality Technology Services (QTS). Investigations revealed that the facility, known as “Project Excalibur,” consumed approximately 29 million gallons of water through unauthorized, unmetered connections over a period lasting between 9 and 15 months. Discovery and Institutional Response The issue came to light following complaints from local residents regarding unus
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An East Bay apartment complex has been bought at a price that's well below its prior value. Read more ›
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A PG&E Corp. unit has bought a San Jose building in a move to bolster the utility's South Bay operations. Read more ›
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'Game of Thrones' casting director Nina Gold has joined Amazon MGM Studios' search for a new 007 to star in Denis Villeneuve's film. Read more ›
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Revenue mainly came from US DARPA quantum program, with support from Canadian government as well. Read more ›
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A data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume around 9GW of power has just been approved in Utah. Read more ›
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After undergoing mandatory sea trials in 2025, the vessel has finally departed the shipbuilding yard to make a trip before being commissioned. Read more ›
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Netflix has been secretly building an AI animation studio called INKubator to produce animated shorts and specials using generative AI tools. Read more ›
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Meta is rolling out new features to its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, including bringing the ability to write messages just with hand gestures to all users. You'll be able to use the feature in WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and with "native Android and iOS messaging," Meta says. The feature, which relies on the Meta Ray-Ban […] Read more ›
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Microsoft Edge is bringing Copilot tab reasoning, Journeys, Voice, and Vision to mobile, giving smartphone users a real reason to try it before Chrome’s Gemini upgrade arrives. Read more ›
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A growing number of writers are leaving Substack for alternatives most people haven't heard of like Ghost, Beehiiv, Patreon, and Passport. The reason, writes The Verge's Emma Roth, is the "platform's increased focus on social features as well as a pricing model that puts a chokehold on their business." From the report: Sean Highkin, the creator of the NBA-focused publication The Rose Garden Report, tells The Verge that he makes... Read more ›
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There are no confirmed cases in the US, but 41 people who were potentially exposed to the Andes virus are in quarantine or being monitored for symptoms. Read more ›
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Yesterday, in Musk v. Altman, before the jurors came in, Sam Altman's team passed up what looked - from a distance - like a little league trophy. It was not. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had the lawyers read the inscription aloud for the press: "Never stop being a jackass." It's a commemoration OpenAI employees bought for […] Read more ›
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Joshua Kushner’s investment firm Thrive Capital has bought roughly $100 million in Shopify shares, Bloomberg reported Thursday, framing the move as a bet on how AI will lead to gains in e-commerce. While Thrive is best known for its startup investments, it has also previously made bets on other ... Read more ›
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Sony posted before-and-after AI camera samples for the Xperia 1 VIII and accidentally handed every photography-literate person on the internet a masterclass in computational photography failure. Read more ›
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The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra represents the manufacturer’s latest attempt to deliver a high-performance Windows alternative to the MacBook Pro. Marketed as a premium, ultra-portable powerhouse, the device prioritizes structural integrity and display quality, though its design choices and performance-to-price ratio have drawn significant scrutiny from industry analysts. Visually, the Galaxy Book6 Ultra mirrors the aesthetic language of Apple’s flagship laptop. The similarities in chassis design, port place Read more ›
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A recent cybersecurity investigation has revealed a significant concern regarding how Microsoft Edge handles user credentials. The findings, shared by researcher Tom Jøran Sønstebyseter Rønning, indicate that the browser stores saved passwords in plaintext—meaning they are unencrypted and readable—within the system’s RAM while the application is active. Unlike many modern browsers that decrypt credentials only at the moment of use, Microsoft Edge appears to keep all stored passwords accessible in... Read more ›
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Nearly a year after the global launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the console remarkably remains without an official, native YouTube application. Despite the commercial success of flagship titles like Mario Kart World, the absence of the world’s largest video platform has become a point of frustration for the user base. In response, the gaming community has identified an unusual workaround involving an unlikely third-party title. The method, which gained... Read more ›
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Vivo has officially introduced the global versions of the iQOO Z11 5G and iQOO Z11x 5G, following their initial release in China earlier in 2026. While the names remain consistent, the global variants feature several distinct hardware specifications tailored for international consumers. iQOO Z11 5G: Performance and Longevity The iQOO Z11 5G serves as the premium option in this lineup. It is equipped with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display featuring a... Read more ›
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Microsoft is currently developing a major performance update for Windows 11 designed to drastically improve system responsiveness and application launch speeds. This initiative, part of an internal project codenamed “Windows K2,” aims to eliminate common micro-lags in the user interface, potentially making navigation feel nearly instantaneous. The core of this enhancement is a technology called the “Low Latency Profile.” This feature interacts directly with the computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU),... Read more ›
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Did you notice a drop in your followers recently? You’re not alone! In May 2026, Instagram initiated a significant platform-wide cleanup, resulting in the removal of millions of accounts and a sharp decline in follower counts for users globally. Dubbed the “Great Purge of 2026,” this initiative reflects Meta’s intensified efforts to eliminate spam, inactive profiles, and “non-organic” followers. The sweep targeted accounts flagged as automated bots or those acquired... Read more ›
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The Razr Ultra (2026) is scheduled to reach stores on May 21, and Motorola is already making the previous-generation Motorola Razr Ultra much cheaper. The 2025 Razr Ultra is now $799.99, putting it $700 cheaper than the new 2026 model while still offering an excellent flagship foldable experience from last year. Motorola is running a Mother’s Day deal push across its razr 2025 foldable series and 2026 moto g lineup,... Read more ›
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A 23-year-old university student in Taiwan is currently out on bail following an investigation into a communication breach that brought the nation’s high-speed rail network to a temporary standstill. The individual, identified by the surname Lin, is a radio enthusiast accused of interfering with the terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) system used by rail staff. The Signal Disruption On April 5, three high-speed trains were halted for approximately 48 minutes after... Read more ›
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The rise of camera-equipped smart glasses has introduced new privacy concerns, shifting from general surveillance worries to specific reports of extortion. A recent investigation by the BBC highlighted an incident in London where a woman was filmed without her consent by an individual wearing smart glasses. The footage was subsequently uploaded to social media, where it garnered significant attention and tens of thousands of views. Discreet Recording and Financial Demands... Read more ›
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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have officially transitioned to using facial recognition technology at most entry gates. This shift aims to streamline park access and enhance fraud prevention by replacing manual ticket checks with biometric validation. While Disney maintains that the system is designed for convenience, the move has reignited a broader conversation regarding data privacy and the normalization of surveillance in public spaces. How the Biometric System Works When... Read more ›
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Negotiations between Samsung Electronics management and the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) have reached a critical impasse over the structure of employee bonuses. While both parties are reportedly nearing an agreement on a 13% allocation of operating profits—amounting to approximately $340,000 per employee—the primary point of contention remains the duration of this commitment. Management has proposed the payout as a one-time offer, whereas the union demands it be guaranteed annually.... Read more ›
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