AI Companies Are Thirsty for Data Centers, but Americans Oppose Them Nearby

A recent Gallup poll found that a majority of Americans oppose data centers, which require extensive amounts of electricity and water to operate, and negatively affect local communities. [...]

My new favorite Android file manager is way better than Google's default - and it's free

Material Files is free to use and has no in-app purchases. Here's what makes it so perfect. [...]

The FCC Banned Foreign-Made Routers. Here’s Why I Would Hold Off On Buying One

Nearly every router is affected by the FCC’s unprecedented ban. Until we learn more, you should wait on a new purchase if you can. [...]

Meta Says Its AI's New Incognito Mode Is So Private Even Meta Can't See Your Chats

WhatsApp and Meta AI users can access this turbocharged temporary chat in the coming months. [...]

New report details systematic sexual violence during and after Oct. 7 Hamas attacks

Released by an Israeli nonprofit, the report identifies 13 patterns of gender-based violence based on 400-plus testimonies and nearly 2,000 hours of footage reviewed [...]

Alex Murdaugh Gets New Trial After Supreme Court Voids Murder Convictions

A clerk who later admitted to criminal charges tampered with jurors, the five-justice panel found in a ruling with no dissents [...]

Alexa Replaces Rufus as Amazon's AI Shopping Assistant

The new Alexa for Shopping feature can use data about the customer to help find products. [...]

Ring Brings Its Retinal 2K Resolution to Spotlight and Floodlight Cameras

Ring's latest upgrades complete its new generation of higher-resolution cameras, now available with bright LED lights. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, May 14

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 14. [...]