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Energy-hungry AI data centers spur new power transformer technology
Solid-state transformers could also benefit EV charging and someday households.
Ars Technica - Aug 24, 2026 5:40pm EDT
Live updates and latest news on the Trump administration. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce new economic actions against Iran.
NBC News - Aug 24, 2026 5:19pm EDT
Taiwan charges 9 over illegal AI server exports to China, including Nvidia and Super Micro staff
Toronto Star - Aug 24, 2026 4:20pm EDT
GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar's nightmare or just a blip?
Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it?
BBC News - Aug 24, 2026 3:50pm EDT
Send in your questions on China, AI and robotics for Janis Mackey Frayer
The NBC News correspondent will answer reader questions in a subscriber Q&A from China on Tuesday.
NBC News - Aug 24, 2026 2:03pm EDT
Iran-linked cyberattack shut down a UK power plant
No risk to wider energy system, government tells The Reg
Register UK - Aug 24, 2026 1:30pm EDT
Bessent threatens Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump asking world leaders to cooperate
Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic.
NBC News - Aug 24, 2026 1:28pm EDT
Trump threatens to raise auto, truck and metal tariffs on Canada
In a post on social media, President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Canada for imported cars, trucks, automobile parts and steel after Canadian Prime Minister Carney said he would retaliate economically. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports from the White House on the escalating trade tensions.
NBC News - Aug 24, 2026 1:21pm EDT
Alibaba Is Betting Another $10 Billion On AI. Investors Aren't Sold Yet And Its Stock Fell.
Alibaba's Hong Kong shares fell as much as 10.5% on Monday.
International Business Times - Aug 24, 2026 12:47pm EDT
Nvidia Could Double Down on Perplexity. AI Startup Seeks $30 Billion-Plus Valuation.
The potential financing from Nvidia would represent a jump of more than 50% from the $20 billion valuation Perplexity finalized about a year ago as a result of the AI agent Perplexity Computer.
International Business Times - Aug 24, 2026 12:36pm EDT
Amazon Offloads TP-Link WiFi 6 Mesh System, Making Each Router Practically a Steal at This Price
Gizmodo - Aug 24, 2026 12:31pm EDT
Amazon Web Services' most vocal customer now runs EC2
Retail foundation leader Dave Treadwell takes over as senior leader and 19-year vet Dave Brown departs for pastures unknown
Register UK - Aug 24, 2026 12:20pm EDT
Dr. Dre Says He Uses AI to Produce Songs
Gizmodo - Aug 24, 2026 12:04pm EDT
Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Wireless Mouse Drops Back to Its Black Friday Low on Amazon
Gizmodo - Aug 24, 2026 11:43am EDT
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws.
One America News Network - Aug 24, 2026 11:19am EDT
Tesla to recall almost three million vehicles over hidden door handles
At least it looks cool, right Elon? China demands changes ahead of ban on new models in 2027
Register UK - Aug 24, 2026 11:04am EDT
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children’s privacy
Since the lawsuit in 2024, TikTok has undergone major changes, most notably in the ownership structure of its U.S. arm.
NBC News - Aug 24, 2026 11:01am EDT
Trump Wants Communities To Welcome Data Centers. But Even Close Allies Are Saying No.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is among the leaders changing course on the data center boom as voter anger over massive AI infrastructure projects begins spilling into election politics.
International Business Times - Aug 24, 2026 10:47am EDT
Trump hits back at Carney, threatens to hike auto, truck, metals tariffs to 50%
Canada ranks as the third-largest source of U.S. imports, with more than $380 billion worth of goods brought over the border in 2025.
NBC News - Aug 24, 2026 10:16am EDT
Humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m dash record at Beijing games | Fox News Video
The 'Fox & Friends' hosts react to footage from the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where a humanoid robot broke Usain Bolt's iconic 100-meter dash record with an astonishing run.
Fox News - Aug 24, 2026 9:50am EDT
Ukraine Planned to Swarm Moscow Airports With AI-Guided Drones
The Atlantic - Aug 24, 2026 9:34am EDT
