Month: August 2026
The left and right agree on one thing: no data centers
Today, I’m talking with Gaby Del Valle, a policy reporter here at The Verge, about the growing backlash against AI data centers. Gaby recently reported a fantastic piece about Hernando County, Florida, where last month the county commission unanimously approved a yearlong moratorium on data center construction. She attended a…
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‘A super-light, hyper-functional portable display’: The MSI Pro MP165 E6 portable monitor drops to a near Prime Day price
This MSI portable monitor is one of the best we’ve tested. It’s a simple way to add a second screen to your workflow without breaking the bank – especially now the MSI Pro MP165 E6 is down to $70 (was $95) at Amazon. Earning four stars in our review, it…
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Dolby Vision 2 is officially available on select Hisense TVs
Dolby Vision 2 includes a new algorithm that optimizes content on a scene-by-scene basis. Source
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You can now ask Google Maps’ AI to order food for you
The AI-powered “Ask Maps” tool in Google Maps can now perform a broader range of personalized and conversational requests, including ordering food, finding hotels, and providing suggestions that factor in your existing plans. These are among several new features announced for Ask Maps today, which aim to “make it easier…
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5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites. Source
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Best Android Charger: Wireless, Portable, Cable (2026)
Whether you’re charging overnight at home or on the go, these are the fastest, most dependable Android chargers we’ve tested. Source
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