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Amazon's new Texas data center could become the single largest polluter in the US
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
In a statement to The New York Times, an Amazon spokesperson said the data center will be powered entirely by an on-site power plant, ensuring it won't raise electricity costs for local residents. The plant is expected to run on natural gas, with 35 turbines combining to generate up to...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Windows 11's latest update quietly ends support for picture passwords
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
A recent Windows update focused on "quality improvements" and security has removed an authentication feature that quite a few users still rely on. Released on July 14, 2026, the KB5101650 update has quietly disabled support for picture password, an image-based sign-in method originally introduced in 2012 with Windows 8 as...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
License plate readers can now track your phone too, thanks to new surveillance tech
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Imagine that you share a ride to work with the same colleague most mornings. As it passes by a license plate reader, the camera records the car, which can be linked through vehicle records to its registered owner. Beside it, another sensor detects signals broadcast by devices traveling nearby, such...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The FCC approved "space mirrors" that experts say could blind stargazers and disrupt wildlife
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
In July, the FCC approved Reflect Orbital's proposal to deploy satellites capable of reflecting sunlight from orbit. These "space mirrors" are designed to redirect sunlight toward specific areas of the planet's surface, with potential benefits for power generation and other applications. Experts continue to debate the plan, while the California-based...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Workers at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta say AI is making their jobs harder, not easier
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
At OpenAI and Anthropic, some employees said major development pushes can last for weeks and involve more than 90 hours of work per week.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
SteamOS 3.8.25 beta expands controller and handheld support
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
SteamOS continues Valve's push to expand the OS beyond the Steam Deck, improving support for third-party handhelds and adding compatibility with new controller hardware. The update also brings a newer Linux kernel and a range of fixes for HDMI, Wi-Fi, audio, and sleep.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The FAA used Fortnite ads to recruit air traffic controllers, and just had its best hiring year yet
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
The Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration launched the gaming-focused campaign in April as part of efforts to address the country's long-running air traffic controller shortage.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft raises Windows OEM fees for PC makers by 7% to 10%
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
The fees apply to companies that build PCs and ship them with Windows preinstalled. Microsoft does not charge every manufacturer the same rate, so the impact will likely vary by vendor and product line. Still, any increase in Windows licensing costs gives PC makers another expense to account for when...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Modders are trying to bring Game Pass and Xbox games to Mac and Linux
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
An unofficial project to make games purchased through the Microsoft Store or downloaded via Game Pass playable outside Windows has recently made notable progress. While a release date remains elusive, the developers have already overcome many of the project's core technical challenges.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Google is testing a new homepage that buries the search button for AI
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Google first introduced AI Mode in March 2025, explaining that the experimental feature would bring more Gemini-based capabilities to its traditional Search experience. About a year later, Mountain View could be ready to go all-in on AI, chatbots, and AI agents, having already swallowed up traditional web content, the advertising...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »