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The fight against AI data centers is just beginning
A yard sign opposing a planned data center is displayed along Route 54 in Mount Carmel Township Northumberland County. | Image: Getty Images This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down...
The forgotten success story of America’s teenagers
It’s been feeling very 1995 lately. Oasis, whose last good song came out back when Macs were still see-through, was the second-biggest tour on the planet last year. Gen Z is snapping up the...
After years of teasing, the viral Nopia synth is ‘basically finished’
More mint green synths please. | Image: Nopia After setting the music gear corner of the internet on fire back in 2023 with the first glimpse at the Nopia, creators Martin Grieco and Rocío...
Phoebe Gates’ AI shopping app Phia reportedly claimed unearned affiliate sales through fake clicks
Gates, who is Bill Gates' daughter, founded the app alongside Sophia Kianni.
Oregon’s Attorney General withdraws effort to delay Paramount and Warner Bros. merger
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield had been seeking documents from Paramount related to its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Rayfield also asked a state circuit court judge to delay the closing...
Philips offers free replacements after update bricked smart lighting hubs
The company also said a newer update is rolling out that should prevent the issue.
OpenAI’s head of safety is reportedly leaving as part of company reorganization
The role will be replaced by an executive in charge of both research and safety teams.
Which USB port should you use for your mouse and keyboard?
Save your best ports for your most demanding devices.
FL Studio head Constantin Koehncke turns to Reddit for feedback and fun
If you're a music maker of a certain age, then you probably once dabbled with a pirated copy of a little app called Fruity Loops. These days it's called FL Studio, and Constantin Koehncke, is the...
Nintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cut
If you’re the type of person who could always use a little extra positive affirmation, or you have a weakness for weird gadgets, the Talking Flower might be of interest. I’m only kind of serious....