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How falling battery costs are igniting race for round-the-clock solar power Outside Abu Dhabi, a vast area of desert is being carpeted with solar panels.

How falling battery costs are igniting race for round-the-clock solar power
#solarenergy #batteries

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Have you seen the power bills of residents near data centers? That's a political problem but it's currently landing in the lap of the every day working man and woman.

AI data centers significantly impact the environment through immense energy consumption, high water usage for cooling, and the generation of electronic waste. They are projected to use up to 1.7 trillion gallons of water by 2027 and rely heavily on fossil fuels, accelerating climate change.

As a developer also everything you mentioned about the mindset you need to adopt was correct.

But you lost me on the environmental impact and the clean energy angle.

Steam's Valve responds to lawsuit from New York Attorney General against its loot boxes, says they're like baseball cards — it's ready to fight Valve is facing yet another lawsuit, this time over the loot boxes in Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and TF2.

Recently, New York Attorney General began the process of suing Valve "for illegally promoting #gambling through loot boxes in video games popular with teenagers."
Steam's #Valve says they're like baseball cards — it's ready to fight
#gaming
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17 Tips to Maximize Your Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro YouTube video by WhatGear

If you want to learn how to make your Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 or Buds 4 Pro sound even better. Here are 17 tips, tricks, and hidden features that will help you maximize the potential of your brand-new Samsung Galaxy earbuds!

#GalaxyBuds4Pro #Buds4Pro #Samsung #BlackSky

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Microsoft's CEO says AI is coming for your job, but you can fight back AI disruption at work is inevitable, but Satya Nadella recommends re-skilling as a fire-proof protection measure against displacement.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says AI is coming for your job, but you can still fight back: "The best protection against displacement is to transform yourself with AI skills."
#AI #jobs #Blacksky

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Windows 11’s March update brings nine big changes Windows 11’s March 2026 update is shaping up to be one of the more substantial mid‑cycle refreshes, with nine new features and changes.

Windows 11’s March 2026 update is packing 9 new upgrades you’ll actually notice

#windows11

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Microsoft's CEO to Xbox: We will "always" invest in gaming. At a big internal Q&A session, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, discussing the "long" vision for Xbox's future.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an internal Q&A, amplifying that Microsoft will "always" invest in gaming. "We're long on gaming. We'll continue to invest, and we'll always do so."
#gaming #xbox #microsoft
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The HONOR Magic V6

📱💻 #tech #techsky #blacksky #Honor #MagicV6

Lenovo revives the Windows 2-in-1 scene with its own ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 PC Unveiled at Mobile World Congress, Lenovo is kicking the 2-in-1 Windows tablet form factor into life with its new ThinkPad X13 detachable PC.

Lenovo keeping the Surface Pro form factor alive with a ThinkPad twist is the kind of plot twist I did not have on my 2026 bingo card.

The X13 Detachable looks fantastic, feels premium, and finally gives Windows fans a true business‑grade tablet PC again.

DETAILS⤵️
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Motorola Razr Fold hands-on at MWC 2026: Bright screens, inside and out Motorola made both screens on its newest foldable brighter than any of its rivals by quite a margin.

After briefly announcing its new foldable at CES, #Motorola is now ready to debut its first book-style foldable in full at MWC 2026. There are several features we already knew, including support for Motorola’s new Pen Ultra stylus and no fewer than five cameras
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Goodbye, Tesla-style giant touchscreens: cars return to physical buttons Between new regulations in China, European safety tests and growing pushback from carmakers themselves, automotive design is abandoning its obsession with screens and putting safety, ergonomics and “e...

#China is introducing new regulations that will mandate the inclusion of physical buttons and switches for essential car functions, moving away from the minimalist, touchscreen-heavy interior designs popularized by automakers like #Tesla.
#cars #evs #blacksky

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Galaxy S26 Edge

Samsung confirms the Galaxy S26 Edge and Galaxy Z TriFold 2 are both in limbo
#samsung #galaxy #GalaxyS26 #GalaxyFold

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I don't pay for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, or Claude – I stick to my self-hosted LLMs instead There's no point in relying on AI tools when my local LLMs can handle everything

I don't pay for #ChatGPT, #Perplexity, #Gemini, or #Claude – I stick to my self-hosted LLMs instead
#llm #ai
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Another Widebody Corvette C8 Spotted — Is This the Grand Sport? Between the Stingray and Z06, there may soon be another Corvette option, and recent sightings suggest GM is further along than it lets on.

The Chevrolet #Corvette C8 family is about to get a new addition, and all signs point to the return of the #GrandSport badge.

Another Widebody Corvette C8 Spotted — Is This the Grand Sport?
#Cars #Techsky #BlackSky

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Rivian Debuts RAD Performance Division to Rival BMW M and Mercedes-AMG Rivian will launch its RAD performance division at the 2026 FAT Ice Race in Big Sky, Montana, kickstarting the R2 promo campaign before the sales debut

Rivian Debuts #RAD Performance Division Rivaling BMW M and Mercedes-AMG
#Cars #Rivian #BMW #Mercedes

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Anthropic CEO stands firm as Pentagon deadline looms | TechCrunch Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that he "cannot in good conscience accede" to the Pentagon's demands to give the military unrestricted access to its AI systems.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that he "cannot in good conscience accede" to the Pentagon's demands to give the military unrestricted access to its AI systems.

Breaking: Galaxy S26 gets satellite communication in major markets globally Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra support satellite communications in three markets globally.

The Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra offer satellite-based messaging and data services in Europe, Japan, and North America.
📱💻 #tech #techsky #blacksky #GalaxyS26

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Gucci just proved why luxury brands shouldn't use AI The iconic fashion house may have learned a tough lesson about advertising.

Gucci just proved why luxury brands shouldn’t use AI

📱💻 #tech #techsky #blacksky #gucci #AI

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This Overlooked Small Luxury SUV Might Be the Smartest Buy of the Year The BMW X1 may not have the fame of its bigger siblings, but it embodies much of what makes the brand desirable.

The Small BMW SUV Most Buyers Don’t Consider
#Cars #BMW #X1 #techsky

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As Canada Embraces Chinese EVs, Will U.S. Buyers Be Left Out? Canadian consumers are warming to Chinese car brands. Could the US be next?

What's Keeping Chinese #EVs Out of American Driveways?

As Canada Embraces Chinese EVs, Will U.S. Buyers Be Left Out?
📱💻 #tech #techsky #blacksky #cars
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Physical vs. digital games on Nintendo Switch 2 - advantages and disadvantages We look at the advantages and disadvantages of physical and digital versions of games on Nintendo Switch 2.

Physical vs. digital games on Nintendo Switch 2 – advantages and disadvantages of each.
#gaming #Nintendo #switch2

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Metro Atlanta's next autonomous vehicle project has broken ground Free automated network near ATL airport called “one of the region’s most innovative transit projects”

Metro Atlanta's next #autonomous vehicle project has broken ground. The project calls for a free, public, on-demand ATN network that will stretch for ½ mile linking the ATL SkyTrain at the Georgia International Convention Center to the Gateway Center Arena
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Ford is focusing on efficiency to make its 2027 $30,000 EV pickup affordable A smaller battery means a cheaper truck, but customers still expect plenty of range.

The electric car transition isn't going great for America's domestic automakers, but it's far from over. Ford may have ended production of the full-size F-150 Lightning pickup truck, but next year, it will debut a new "Universal EV Platform.

#Ford #EV #CARS

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Europe probes Shein's addictive app design and illegal product sales European regulators are investigation Shein, the low-cost fashion retailer.

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Sony considering PlayStation 6 delay to 2029, while Nintendo could hike Switch 2 price, according to report — memory and storage chip shortage now impacting products outside of RAM, storage, and GPUs Is this just the tip of the iceberg?

Sony considering PlayStation 6 delay to 2029, while Nintendo could hike Switch 2 price, according to report — memory and storage chip shortage now impacting products outside of RAM, storage, and GPUs

#gaming #PS6 #Ram
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Hackers have identified a loophole that allows them use fake CAPTCHA pages to trick Windows users into launching "Stealthy StealC Information Stealer" malware.

It can harvest "browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, Steam accounts, Outlook credentials, system information, and screenshots".

China unveils the world’s largest flying car China builds regulatory framework for low-altitude economy as AutoFlight unveils Matrix flying car with passenger flights planned by 2026. Officials expect baseline rules by 2027.

A Shanghai-based aviation company called AutoFlight has unveiled Matrix, now recognized as the world's largest flying car.
The launch also highlights China's push to dominate what it calls the low-altitude economy

#China #Cars #techsky #flyingcars

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Africa leads growth in solar energy as demand spreads beyond traditional markets, report says A report shows that Africa has emerged as the world's fastest-growing solar market even as global growth slowed last year, driven by a 60% surge in imports of solar panels from China.

Africa was the world’s fastest-growing solar market in 2025, defying a global slowdown and reshaping where the momentum in renewable energy is concentrated #solarenergy #Africa
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