‘Makes it even more disappointing’: Microsoft backs fossil fuel big time with $7 billion deal in race for AI supremacy

Microsoft’s AI expansion is driving large-scale methane gas deals, increasing emissions, and raising concerns about energy costs, health risks, and climate commitments
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‘Maybe it’s not science fiction’: Solar panels are causing rainwater to fall in one of the driest places on Earth

Model research suggests large solar farms in deserts may generate rainfall through heat-driven updrafts, potentially providing water for arid regions.
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‘If these centers aren’t thoughtfully planned and coordinated, they can place extraordinary demands on electric infrastructure, the surrounding environment and host communities’: Maine becomes first US state to pass data centre construction ban

Maine has issued a temporary moratorium on data centers requiring more than 20MW of power until November 1, 2027.

WordPress websites under attack — expert report says dozens of plugins hijacked to target thousands of sites

A malicious actor found a struggling WordPress plugin company, bought it, and introduced malware to each product.

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Drone-killing laser weapons greenlit for use in US airspace – FAA and Defense Department say high-energy weapons are ‘ready to protect all air travelers from illicit drone use’ despite airspace restrictions and friendly-fire incidents

FFA approval of drone-killing high-energy laser weapons presents minimal risk to aircraft.

‘We are currently being extorted’ — crypto giant Kraken says it is facing extortion attack, here’s what we know

The identity of the attackers isn’t known, but this seems to have been an inside job.

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I tried 7 free MTD software – now I’ve ranked my top picks as a freelancer

A look at the best free Making Tax Digital (MTD) software ahead of the new tax rules’ first submission in August 2026.
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Jackery’s latest portable power station deals massively cut the price of some of our top-performing solutions for off-grid, RV, and home back-up

I’m seeing big savings in Jackery’s Earth Day sale.

‘This activity appears to be part of a broader issue’: education company McGraw Hill becomes latest to see its Salesforce data hacked

ShinyHunters strikes again, claiming to have stolen plenty of personally identifiable information.

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Looking for a new PC? Now might be great time to upgrade, as Gartner figures claim shipments are rising — while demand is falling

PC shipments rose 4%, but companies are probably just stockpiling ahead of even more projected price hikes.