The EPA is proposing to eliminate a federal rule requiring states to notify the public and accept comments before approving air-pollution permits for industrial facilities, including data centers and the power plants that supply them. A separate EPA proposal would also let developers begin construction before permits are finalized. Both changes would reduce residents' ability to learn about or object to nearby data center projects before they proceed.
The EPA is proposing to eliminate a federal rule requiring states to notify the public and accept comments before approving air-pollution permits for industrial facilities, including data centers and the power plants built to supply them. A separate EPA proposal from last month would also allow developers to begin construction before permits are finalized. These changes come as data centers expand rapidly across the rural South, disproportionately affecting Black communities.
A new analysis argues that candidate experience — including salary transparency, realistic job descriptions and consistent updates — has become a core part of employer branding. Companies with weak hiring communication pay at least 10% more per hire, and negative candidate experiences increasingly surface publicly through Glassdoor reviews and social media posts rather than word-of-mouth alone.
Petlibro is offering discounts of up to 30% throughout September on its automatic pet feeders, smart water fountains, and litter boxes, timed around what it calls pet hydration month. The promotion includes bundle deals and price cuts across several of its connected pet-care devices.
Bose has updated its standard QuietComfort Headphones with a redesigned headband, reshaped earcups and relocated power switch, plus new software features. The company added Immersive Audio spatial sound and Cinema Mode, previously exclusive to its Ultra line, along with a new CustomTune calibration tool that tailors sound and noise cancellation to a listener's ears. The headphones also drop the 3.5mm jack in favor of USB-C for both charging and lossless wired listening.
Tom's Hardware tested the Thermalright TR-KG750, a 750W ATX 3.1 power supply built for Thermalright by OEM manufacturer HKC. The unit squeaks past 80 PLUS Gold certification at 115 VAC, lacks any Cybenetics efficiency or noise rating, uses mostly unbranded internal components, and pairs mediocre voltage regulation and ripple suppression with a sleeve-bearing fan that runs constantly and gets loud under load.
WIRED's review of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE finds strong daylight photos, a useful 3X optical zoom telephoto lens, and good 4K/8K video with stabilization features like horizontal lock and My FanCam framing. However, at $700 for the base 128 GB model, the reviewer says it's priced too close to the superior standard S26, which often sells for the same amount with a faster chip, more storage, and a better telephoto camera.
Lenovo's latest Legion 9i Gen 10 targets developers and gamers alike with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, an RTX 5080 GPU rated up to 175W, 64GB of DDR5 memory, a 2TB Gen 5 SSD, and a nearly 100Wh battery. The reviewer calls it the best laptop tested so far, praising its anodized magnesium and forged carbon design, though it weighs roughly 10 pounds with its charger and carries a steep price.
Lenovo's Legion 9i Gen 10 pairs a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with an RTX 5080 GPU capable of drawing up to 175W, 64GB of DDR5-4800 memory, a 2TB Gen 5 SSD, and a nearly 100Wh battery. The reviewer calls it the best laptop they've tested, noting it performs almost identically to a desktop PC despite weighing 7.7 pounds and requiring a bulky 400W charger.
A review of Coway's new Airmega Halo air purifier found the device operates quietly and effectively clears visible smoke from a room. However, the accompanying air-quality sensor readings did not consistently provide reassurance about actual air cleanliness during testing.
Libernovo has followed up its debut Omni gaming chair with a lineup that includes the SE, a sturdier large-frame model, and the Omni Pro reviewed here, which adds a reinforced aluminum base, tougher fabric, and a built-in fan that draws air away from the seat rather than blowing it toward the user. The Omni Pro retails for $1,299 but is commonly discounted to $1,109, with bundle options including a footrest or spare battery pushing the price higher.
Insta360's new Luna Pro shares most hardware with the flagship Luna Ultra, including the same Leica Summicron 20mm f1.8 lens, 1-inch sensor, 8K/30 and 4K/120 capture, Dolby Vision, 10-bit I-Log and 37MP stills, but uses a smaller single-lens gimbal head that trims about half an inch off the device's height. Storage (47GB expandable), battery (1,550mAh) and the detachable front panel remote/mic carry over unchanged from the Ultra.
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