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US Moves Toward Mandatory Data Center Energy Reporting as EIA Pilot Expands

The EIA’s pilot survey offers the clearest look yet at how the US government plans to measure data center power use as AI strains the grid.

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Tech Layoffs Continue: Snap Cuts 1,000 Jobs, Citing ‘Rapid Advancements’ in AI

Snap cuts 1,000 jobs as it cites “rapid advancements” in AI, saying smaller teams can do more amid rising competition and a push for profitability.

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Comcast’s $117.5M Breach Settlement: Up to 30M People May Qualify

Comcast customers affected by the 2023 breach may qualify for cash, reimbursement, and identity protection under a proposed $117.5 million settlement.

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Massive Chrome Extension Scam Exposes 20,000 Users to Data Theft

Researchers linked 108 malicious Chrome extensions to a coordinated campaign that exposed about 20,000 users to data theft, backdoors, and ad injection.

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Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs, Including Two Zero-Days

Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company’s largest monthly security updates.

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WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is testing usernames that could let users chat without sharing phone numbers, adding a new privacy layer now rolling out to some beta users.

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Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullback

Microsoft has taken over Norway data center capacity once earmarked for OpenAI’s Stargate project, adding 30,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin chips.

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Google Photos Fixes Android Image Editing Tool: Here’s What Changed

Google Photos fixes Android crop tool bugs and adds smoother animations. Here’s what changed and why it matters for users.

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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar in $11.6B Bid to Power Future iPhones

Amazon plans to acquire Globalstar to boost its satellite network, challenge Starlink, and enable direct-to-device connectivity for future smartphones.

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