“Renew Home” company brings power grid data to your smart home
Renew Home tracks power usage, rewards users for cutting use during peak times. Enlarge (credit: Alphabet) Google's Nest Renue energy tracking feature is being spun off into a new company called "Renew Home." The core c.....»»
Cool footage shows two Falcon Heavy boosters coming home
SpaceX has shared stunning footage showing two of its rocket boosters landing back at the Kennedy Space Center shortly after a Falcon Heavy launch......»»
July 10 is going to be a huge day for Samsung
Do you like Samsung phones? Do you like Samsung smartwatches? Do you like smart rings? If you said yes to any of those, you'll want to be ready for July 10......»»
Researchers upend AI status quo by eliminating matrix multiplication in LLMs
Running AI models without matrix math means far less power consumption—and fewer GPUs? Enlarge / Illustration of a brain inside of a light bulb. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers claim to have developed a new way to r.....»»
With CDK"s reputation challenged, CEO Brian MacDonald defends cyberattack response
CDK's CEO Brian MacDonald said the company is doing everything it can to help customers while its systems remain down, though some dealers have been unhappy with the communication......»»
Cruise hires new CEO to lead robotaxi company as it works to relaunch service
Marc Whitten to lead Cruise as CEO; Grant Dixton to succeed Craig Glidden as leader of GM's legal and public policy efforts as Glidden focuses on Cruise......»»
Ally dealer pass-through, SmartAuction programs boomed in 2023
Ally's pass-through and SmartAuction businesses together generated $161 million in revenue for the major national auto lender last year, and the company expects they'll improve this performance to an approximately $190 million combined in 2024, accor.....»»
Echo Show 10 vs. Nest Hub (2nd Gen): which smart display is better for your home?
The Echo Show 10 is larger and more expensive than the Nest Hub (2nd Gen), but is it the better smart display? Here's what to know before making a purchase......»»
AMD: ‘We are running as fast as we possibly can’
In a recent interview, AMD detailed its plans in the race against Intel. The company is committed to stay on top of its game......»»
Taking a closer look at AI’s supposed energy apocalypse
AI is just one small part of data centers’ soaring energy use. Enlarge / Someone just asked what it would look like if their girlfriend was a Smurf. Better add another rack of servers! (credit: Getty Images) Late last.....»»
Julian Assange to plead guilty but is going home after long extradition fight
"Julian is free!" wife wrote after Assange struck deal with US government. Enlarge / Julian Assange in an airplane in a photo posted by WikiLeaks on June 25, 2024. (credit: WikiLeaks) WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has.....»»
“Energy-smart” bricks need less power to make, are better insulation
Cutting the energy used while firing the bricks means big savings at scale. Enlarge / Some of the waste material that ends up part of these bricks. (credit: Seamus Daniel, RMIT University) Researchers at the Royal Melbou.....»»
Is generative AI really going to “wreak havoc” on the power grid?
AI is just one small part of data centers’ soaring energy use. Enlarge / Someone just asked what it would look like if their girlfriend was a Smurf. Better add another rack of servers! (credit: Getty Images) Late last.....»»
US to launch satellite to better prepare for space weather
The United States is aiming Tuesday to launch a new satellite expected to significantly improve forecasts of solar flares and coronal mass ejections—huge plasma bubbles that can crash into Earth, disrupting power grids and communications......»»
I used two popular data recovery services to see which saved my files
I compare Stellar Data Recovery and Recuva Professional, two of the most popular data recovery software solutions to find out which is best for you......»»
Dollars and scents: How the right smells can encourage shoppers to buy healthier foods
Imagine walking down the aisle of your local grocery store. The scent of mixed herbs catches your attention, mentally transporting you to a kitchen filled with the aroma of your favorite home-cooked meal......»»
A model of Collaborative Ethics to guide translational research from fundamental discoveries to real-world applications
In sciences, disruptive research that is breaking new ground often raises new and not-yet-explored ethical questions. Although new scientific breakthroughs can have the power to change how we understand and live in the world, the ethical implications.....»»
Best 75-inch TV deals: big screen from $490
If your home theater setup could use an upgrade -- or an up-size, perhaps -- then these 75-inch TV deals are the best place to start looking......»»
White House concerned that personal data of US citizens could be passed to China
The White House is reportedly concerned that three Chinese companies operating cloud services in the US could pass the personal data of US citizens to Beijing. A report citing sources familiar with the issue says that the US Department of Commerce.....»»
Second Apple campus at Research Triangle Park delayed by up to four years
Work still hasn’t started on a second Apple campus some six years after the company announced the plan, and a new report says that work on the project has now been further delayed by “up to four years.” That could mean a full decade between.....»»
Ransomware disrupts Indonesia’s national data centre, LockBit gang claims US Federal Reserve breach
Ransomware attackers wielding a LockBit variant dubbed Brain Cipher have disrupted a temporary national data center facility which supports the operations of 200+ Indonesian government agencies and public services. The attackers are asking for a $8 m.....»»