2026-08-08

Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like

With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic. [...]

2026-08-08

How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs

New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off. [...]

2026-08-08

AI agents use roughly 600 times more energy than a simple chat prompt

Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather tracked his Claude Code usage over eight weeks: 3.2 billion tokens and about 170 kWh of data center electricity. Per prompt, that's roughly 600 times more than a typical AI chat. His data shows how much the low figures reported by Google and OpenAI distort the reality of agent-based AI.<br /> The article AI agents use roughly 600 times more energy than [...]

2026-08-08

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from our Z Fold 8 Ultra review to GTA 6's Netflix partnership

The week's biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Google, GTA, Netflix and more for August 7, 2026. [...]

2026-08-08

Why are so many AI models going 'rogue'? The experts weigh in

AI models are breaking free of testing at unprecedented rates [...]

2026-08-08

Workers are worried AI will expose they don't know how to do their jobs properly

Workers are becoming aware of gaps and limitations in their own abilities thanks to their use of AI, and they’re concerned they may be considered replaceable [...]

2026-08-08

X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program

X is retiring its old rewards-sharing program after September 7. [...]

2026-08-08

After 2 weeks with the Garmin Cirqa, I've fallen back in love with 'vibe running' and ditched my regular watch — and the Strava obsession it enables

The Garmin Cirqa has freed me from the clutches of 'Strava-itis' and got me back into running based on vibes. [...]

2026-08-08

West Ham vs Portsmouth Live Streams: How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 first round online from anywhere

All the ways to watch West Ham vs Portsmouth live streams, as Pompey visit the Hammers in season curtain-raiser for both clubs in the Carabao Cup 2026/27. [...]