Oregon's 30% electricity rate hike for data centers starts today — and everyone else gets a discount

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved the new rates under the state's POWER Act, affecting 963,000 customers [...]

Google Deepmind adds background execution and MCP support to Gemini API managed agents

Google Deepmind is adding four new features to Managed Agents in the Gemini API. Agents can now run asynchronously in the background, connect directly to remote MCP servers, use custom functions along [...]

Official renders for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8, Watch 9, Watch 2 Ultra and Z Fold 8 leak

Renders of multiple new Samsung devices have arrived a few weeks before the company's next Unpacked event. [...]

'Love Island USA' Season 8: When Does Episode 32 Come Out?

The hit summer reality show takes Wednesday off. [...]

5 things to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked — from foldable phones to Samsung’s first smart glasses

Samsung is holding an event on July 22, where we're expecting to see loads of new phones and wearables. [...]

France’s ZML wants to break Nvidia lock-in with free cross-chip AI software

A Paris startup wants to loosen Nvidia’s grip on AI, not with a new chip, but with software. ZML has released a free tool that runs open-source models fast across Nvidia, AMD, Google, Apple and Inte [...]

I reviewed Sony's new mid-range Dolby Atmos soundar, and while I love some features, overall its one step forward and two steps back

Sony’s midrange Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers clarity, power, and simplicity, but I found myself wishing for more. [...]

ChatGPT’s ‘smartest voice model ever’ is rolling out to everyone today — and GPT-Live-1 gives you more natural conversations without interruptions

OpenAI is introducing a better voice mode for ChatGPT that sounds more natural and allows for simultaneous translation. [...]

25 chess strategies every beginner should understand

From controlling the center to mastering the opposition, these 25 foundational chess strategies give new players a framework for every phase of the game [...]