Will AI Data Centers Overwhelm the Power Grid? What US Grid Data Shows

AI power demand is surging, but the grid problem emerging in US data is more local and complicated than a nationwide electricity shortage.
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77 Counterfeit Open VSX Extensions Collected Developer and CI/CD Data

Security researchers found 150 lookalike Open VSX extensions published under trusted names, highlighting how extension marketplaces can expose developer credentials, source code, and CI/CD systems to supply-chain risk.
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Galaxy Watch9 Health Scores Explained: What Setup and Compatibility Change

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch9 adds more personalized health insights, but the experience depends on setup, data collection, phone compatibility, and regional support. Here’s how its key health scores work and where their limits are.
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Taiwan Investigates Chinese Firms for Poaching Tech Talent

Taiwan’s latest crackdown targets 17 Chinese-funded companies accused of using hidden ownership and unauthorized offices to recruit high-tech engineers.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Color Leak Shows Three Finishes

New leaks show the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in three apparent finishes as certification records and prelaunch sightings reveal more about its design, charging and expected specifications.
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Runaway AI Agents, Cyberattacks, and Power Shifts Define the Week in Tech

See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from August 3–7.
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What Is Spiralism? The Strange AI Chatbot Movement Explained

Thousands of chatbot conversations began producing the same strange ideas about AI consciousness, identity, and “The Spiral.” Researchers still do not know exactly why.
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Google Pixel 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: APAC Price Guide Ahead of Aug. 12 Launch

Google has yet to confirm Pixel 11 pricing, while Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is already selling across major APAC markets. Here’s how the known prices, storage, promotions, and enterprise considerations compare ahead of Google’s Aug. 12 launch.
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London Licenses Wayve Vehicles for Supervised Autonomous Uber Rides

London has cleared Wayve vehicles for supervised Uber rides, but a licensed human driver will remain responsible behind the wheel.
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Disney+ to Add TikTok Creator Videos Under New Global Deal

Disney+ is testing whether fan-made TikTok videos can turn quick swipes into full movies and shows without sending subscribers to another app.
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