2026-08-10

Developer Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds

A reminder of the perils of digital ownership. [...]

2026-08-10

Amazon backs power plant that may become top source of US climate pollution

Amazon announces first off-the-grid data center in race to reap AI profits. [...]

2026-08-10

Zuckerberg’s superyacht ignored emergency channel, failed to aid stranded boat

Zuckerberg’s superyacht and support ship were slow to heed Coast Guard call. [...]

2026-08-10

Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #1660)

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions. [...]

2026-08-10

NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #891)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram. [...]

2026-08-10

NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #1157)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles. [...]

2026-08-10

3D-printed drones built on a US Navy ship for the first time, potentially opening a whole new world of possibilities for future warfare

Firestorm Labs manufactured 12 drones aboard USS Essex using a containerized 3D-printing factory during its voyage toward RIMPAC 2026. [...]

2026-08-10

Virginia cracks down on electricity firms hiking prices for AI data centers — move could save ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ for everyday users

Virginia now requires data centers to fund their own dedicated power infrastructure, aiming to shield ordinary residents from rising electricity costs. [...]

2026-08-10

Mark Zuckerberg lays out Meta’s AI vision in a 6,500-word essay: 6 things to know

The Meta CEO makes the case for open-weight AI, lays out his views on regulation and jobs, and pledges $1 billion to communities hosting data centers. [...]