Georgia Data Center Used 30 Million Gallons of Water Without Paying
A data center near Atlanta used nearly 30 million gallons of water without paying, discovered after residents noticed low pressure. The county called it a billing error.
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Google Just Rebuilt Search From the Ground Up — and the Blue Links Era Is Over
Google announced the biggest overhaul to Search in its history at Google I/O, replacing traditional links with AI agents, interactive visuals, and custom mini apps.
Instagram Is Testing a Premium Subscription Tier With Anonymous Story Viewing
Meta is testing Instagram Plus, a paid subscription tier with anonymous Story viewing, extended Story duration, and unlimited audience lists, in select countries.
Researcher Finds Possible Shortcut to Mars That Could Cut Trip to 153 Days
A Brazilian cosmologist found an asteroid-based shortcut to Mars that could cut travel time to 153 days. NASA is already planning its first Mars missions for the 2030s.
Musk Suffers Courtroom Blow as Jury Sides with OpenAI
A California jury ruled in favor of OpenAI in Elon Musk’s high-profile lawsuit, dealing a major blow to the billionaire’s claims over the company’s nonprofit mission and future AI development.
Scientists Built a Hearing Aid That Reads Your Brain to Decide Which Voice to Amplify
Columbia researchers built a hearing aid that reads brain activity to amplify the voice you're actually focused on. Human trials called the results "unbelievable."
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May 15, 2026 4 min readTrump's Gold Phone Still Hasn't Shipped — and the Fine Print Says It Might Never
The Trump T1 Phone was announced in 2025 and still has no release date. Its own terms say it may never ship — but around 600,000 people have already paid $100 deposits.
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May 13, 2026 4 min readApple and Intel Just Struck a Chip Deal That Changes Everything for Both Companies
Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary deal for Intel to manufacture Apple chips — a major shift away from TSMC and a lifeline for Intel's struggling foundry business.
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May 12, 2026 4 min readVenmo Is Getting Its Biggest Makeover in Years — Here's What's Actually Changing
Venmo's biggest redesign since 2021 is rolling out now — including a new privacy default that makes posts friends-only and a redesigned feed with rewards and bill-splitting tools.