2026-06-16

GM is getting in on the data center game — auto giant will start building huge sodium-ion batteries to help with energy storage

GM and Peak Energy will develop sodium-ion batteries for utilities and data centers, aiming to lower power storage costs. [...]

2026-06-16

Amazon has discounted a Lenovo IdeaPad for 73% off, and it's actually worth considering

Over at Amazon, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i has dropped to $300, making it one of the best laptop deals available on the platform. [...]

2026-06-16

The Dell XPS 13 laptop is available starting today

The Dell XPS 13 is now available, starting at $599. [...]

2026-06-16

Commodore's New Flip Phone Focuses on 'Digital Detox' and Blocks Social Media Apps

The retro phone has a physical T9 texting button layout, the ability to run most Android-based apps and a social media blacklist. [...]

2026-06-16

Next-gen 128TB SSDs set to squeeze data on the fly thanks to a new smart chip — Longsys WM8500 promises a compression ratio of up to 2:1, creating a virtual 256TB SSD at a much lower price

Longsys might have an answer to ever-increasing SSD prices: intelligent storage that incorporates state-of-the-art compression. [...]

2026-06-16

Trump admin tries to block Clean Air Act lawsuit over xAI's gas turbines

NAACP lawsuit says xAI uses gas turbines without permits for Grok data center. [...]

2026-06-16

Year of free HPE software a “step in the correct direction” in VMware rivalry

Partner tells Ars that HPE should be giving out more free VM Essentials licenses. [...]

2026-06-16

Apple Is Reportedly Planning AirPods With Cameras for 2027

The company's next major product wave could include AI-focused AirPods, smart glasses, a 20th-anniversary iPhone and a new foldable. [...]

2026-06-16

Will the World Cup be safe? New report finds huge surge in cyberattacks targeting professional sports organizations

AI is amplifying cybersecurity risk around major sporting events, researchers find. [...]