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How the huge data center buildout is heating up local politics in US towns across red and blue states on issues like water, electricity, and noise (Evan Halper/Washington Post)
Evan Halper / Washington Post:
How the huge data center buildout is heating up local politics in US towns across red and blue states on issues like water, electricity, and noise — As the buildout of AI infrastructure alarms communities, it is fast emerging as a potent electoral issue across the political divide.
Samsung and Intel’s OLED tech makes HDR easier on laptop battery life
Samsung Display and Intel have teamed up on laptop technology called SmartPower HDR that they claim can minimize power usage while you're watching HDR content on an OLED screen. Intel showed off this technology last year, but Samsung Display is sharing details about how it works and the power savings you might expect. However, the […]
Lenovo’s joining the bandwagon with concept AI glasses
Lenovo is the latest tech company to get bit by the smart glasses bug. The company just showed off a pair of concept AI glasses at CES 2026. While these weren't a working prototype, we have some idea of where Lenovo's head is at. The lightweight frames weigh about 45g and have a 2MP camera […]
Lenovo’s second SteamOS handheld is the Legion Go 2
One year ago, Lenovo became the first company besides Valve to announce a handheld with SteamOS instead of Windows. The result was the Legion Go S with SteamOS; no Steam Deck killer due to price and battery life, but a big step forward in performance and pick-up-and-play portability. Now, Lenovo's doing it again - it's […]
Motorola’s latest smartwatch promises 13-day battery life and Polar-powered health tracking
At CES, Motorola announced its latest smartwatch, the Moto Watch. According to Motorola, the Android watch offers up to 13 days of battery life, alongside Polar-powered health tracking, open-source software, and dual-frequency GPS - a combination that helps set it apart from Apple's and Google's flagship wearables. Battery life is easily its most notable feature. […]