Mozilla is responding to community backlash by promising an “AI kill switch” in Firefox. This feature will let users completely remove all AI-related elements, a direct reaction to concerns over the new CEO’s push for AI integration.
Google is rolling out a new Data Tables feature for its NotebookLM AI platform. It can synthesize scattered notes into structured charts for analysis and export.
The AI boom is sending data center power demand soaring, threatening to overwhelm the grid and spike costs. But a massive, untapped source of clean energy is sitting idle on nearby commercial rooftops, offering a faster, cheaper path forward.
The RAM market is brutal, making used components a smart financial play. Navigating the used market requires knowing your specs and what physical damage to avoid. Here’s a practical guide to upgrading on a budget.
Grocery delivery giant Instacart is paying a $60 million fine to settle FTC allegations of deceptive practices. The agency says the company tricked customers with false “free delivery” promises and sneaky subscription enrollments. Instacart settled but denies any wrongdoing.
A new Sophos report reveals a complex ransomware landscape for manufacturers. While defenses are improving and encryption rates are falling, attackers are pivoting to data theft and extortion, and 51% of affected organizations still end up paying.
Data4 has been selected to develop a massive data center campus at a former Usinor steel plant in Escaudain, France. The €5 billion project hinges on a two-month feasibility study and could be operational by 2030. It’s part of a broader €20 billion push by Brookfield into French digital infrastructu
Microsoft’s 2026 roadmap makes AI a core, non-negotiable layer across Azure, Microsoft 365, and security. The push comes with new agent tools, broader Copilot access, and global infrastructure investments totaling billions. But it also means price increases starting July 1, 2026.
Aura Clean Energy is teaming up with Volvo Penta for its large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The focus is on transportable, grid-scale units for defense and emergency power. This partnership aims to tackle the growing BESS market in Oceania.
Researchers have identified a highly toxic amyloid beta subtype called ACU193+ that appears very early in Alzheimer’s. Their experimental pill, NU-9, sharply reduced it and associated inflammation in pre-symptomatic mice, modeling a preventive strategy.
