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How the first electric grid was built

news.ycombinator.com Alex Chalmers 2026-03-18 08:34:03

The Linear No Threshold model says that there is no safe level of radiation exposure. There is overwhelming evidence it is false, yet it inspires the ALARA principle, which makes nuclear power unaffordable worldwide. Read the lead article from Issue 19 of Works in Progress. We’re hosting a Stripe Press pop-up coffee shop and bookstore on Saturday, June 28, in Washington, DC. RSVP here if you can make it. In 1883, Sir Coutts Lindsay, owner of the Grosvenor Art Gallery in Bond Street, decided th

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This Smallest 10,000mAh Portable Charger Is Nearly Free as Amazon Clears Out Its Best-Sellers

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-03-18 09:10:47

If you’ve ever watched your phone battery dip into the danger zone right when you needed it most, you know the sinking feeling that comes with being powerless. Portable chargers are more than just handy now. You need them in your bag or with you in your car if you want to get yourself out of a no phone emergency. But not all power banks are created equal. See at Amazon Tons of them are bulky, charge too slowly, or just can’t hold up under repeated use. And some are outdated and unsafe. Fires,

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Sam Altman Says "Significant Fraction" of Earth's Total Electricity Should Go to Running AI

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-18 13:07:03

During a recent public appearance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted that he wants a large chunk of the world's power grid to help him run artificial intelligence models. As Laptop Mag flagged, he dropped that bomb dropped during AMD's AI conference last week after Lisa Su, the CEO of the hosting firm who counts Altman as a client and friend, mentioned ChatGPT's recent outages. Though OpenAI hasn't revealed the exact causes of its massive June outage, there's a good chance it had to do with runni

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This beastly 500W charger replaced every other charger I had - with six ports to boot

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-18 21:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The Ugreen Nexode 500W is available now on Amazon. It features six ports with a massive 500W of combined power output and is packed with safety features. This is no portable charger, as it weights nearly five pounds. $249.99 at Amazon I remember when USB chargers needed just one port on them. Then chargers with two -- and even three ports appeared. Then the industry shifted to USB-C, and it seemed like we not only needed more ports, but more power. I've been using a Ugr

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Best Buy Clears Out Samsung 10,000mAh Power Bank at 50% Off, Bringing It Close to a Near-Free Price

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-03-18 21:40:46

Listen here, folks. This 10,000mAh Samsung power bank is down nearly 50% for a limited time. That brings the price to just $23 (down from $45). It’s equipped with two USB-C ports along with wireless charging panel. This means you can charge up three devices at once. Plug in your laptop and your phone while you’re smartwatch is recharging as well. And it’s is compact so it can store easily in a backpack or messenger bag. See at Best Buy 10,000mAh is the total energy this power bank holds. To pu

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Summer Blackout To-Do List: 9 Things to Keep Everyone Cool and Safe

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-18 21:02:03

Climate Central reports that from 2014 to 2023, the US experienced 60% more power outages during the summer season than it did from 2000 to 2009. This can be due to the increased use of electricity for air conditioners, wildfires, severe weather and downed power lines. Being prepared for a summer blackout is especially important because, according to the US Energy Information Administration, the average blackout is over 5 hours. That means over 5 hours without air conditioning, which can lead t

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The best laptop power banks for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-19 04:00:36

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . My favorite table for getting work done at my local coffee shop has no nearby outlet. To keep working after my computer hits 10 percent, I use a laptop power bank. Luckily, after a couple years testing batteries for Engadget, I have a good backstock to choose from. These high-capacity

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Can wind power generators replace my home solar panels? My verdict after months of testing

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-19 05:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes a turbine, stand, guy lines, and pegs, costs $399, while the Essentials Kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488 -- though both are on sale right now The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 mAh battery There are limitations, which include the weight of the kit and the limited power it generates, 40 Watts. View now at Shineturbine The Shine

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Real-time CO2 monitoring without batteries or external power

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-18 23:29:34

< (From left) Master's Student Gyurim Jang, Professor Kyeongha Kwon > KAIST (President Kwang Hyung Lee) announced on June 9th that a research team led by Professor Kyeongha Kwon from the School of Electrical Engineering, in a joint study with Professor Hanjun Ryu's team at Chung-Ang University, has developed a self-powered wireless carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring system. This innovative system harvests fine vibrational energy from its surroundings to periodically measure CO2 concentrations.

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DARPA program sets distance record for power beaming

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-18 23:40:40

In a series of recent tests in New Mexico, the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program achieved several new records for transmitting power over distance. The team recorded more than 800 watts of power delivered during a 30-second transmission from a laser 8.6 kilometers (5.3 miles) away. Over the course of the test campaign, more than a megajoule of energy was transferred. Previously, the greatest reported distance records for an appreciable amount of optical power (>1 microwat

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Start your own Internet Resiliency Club

news.ycombinator.com About The Author 2026-03-19 07:38:17

Thanks to war, geopolitics, and climate change, Europe will have more frequent and more severe internet disruptions in the very near future. Governments and businesses need to prepare for catastrophic loss of communications. Unfortunately, the necessary changes are risky and expensive, which means they won’t do it until a crisis is already here. However, small groups of volunteers with a little bit of time and money can provide crucial initial leadership to bootstrap recovery. An Internet Resil

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Cray versus Raspberry Pi

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-15 01:58:29

Please visit the sponsor! Cray versus Raspberry Pi I fondly recall the era when the pinnacle of supercomputing was the Cray 1. Even the shape of this computer was massively different to anything that came before and it was so futuristic that it could have come straight from a scifi movie. While almost all other computers of the 1970s were just a collection of huge rectangular cabinets with blinky lights and perhaps a few tape drives, the Cray 1 looked more like a piece of space-age furnitu

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Anker recalls over a million power banks after reports of fires

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-03-18 20:34:00

PSA A popular portable charger is being pulled from shelves and homes across the United States after reports surfaced of the device overheating and causing fires. Anker, a well-known electronics manufacturer, has announced a voluntary recall of its PowerCore 10000 power banks, specifically those marked with model number A1263, due to a potential safety issue with the battery. The recall, which began on June 12, affects approximately 1.16 million units sold nationwide between June 2016 and Decem

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Anker 1800W Power Station With 11 Ports Is Selling For Peanuts, Amazon Clears Out Stock Before Summer

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-18 21:29:47

Anker has long been a trusted name for laptop and smartphone chargers. But the company’s technological capabilities extend far beyond such everyday essentials: It also produces powerful portable power stations to meet the needs of users looking for robust sources of power on the go or as reliable home standbys. One such gem product in this category is the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station which is a high-end generator that is currently available on Amazon for a mere $549, reduced from it

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Air Conditioners Can Actually Support the Power Grid. Here’s How

gizmodo.com Johanna Mathieu 2026-03-18 21:00:09

As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you’re like me, you always feel a little guilty about that. Past generations managed without air conditioning – do I really need it? And how bad is it to use all this electricity for cooling in a warming world? If I leave my air conditioner off, I get too hot. But if everyone turns on their air conditioner at the same time, electricity demand spikes, which can force power grid operators to activate some of the

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Hot deal: Grab the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank for just $23.99!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-18 21:08:12

Paul Jones / Android Authority Are you looking for a handy power bank to keep your devices charged on the go? I haven’t seen a deal this good in a while. The CUKTECH 10 Power Bank is still one of our favorites, portable battery packs, and you can buy it for a mere $23.99 right now! That’s a hefty discount on the $39.99 full price. Buy the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank for just $23.99 ($16 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The discount comes in the form of two coupons that will show up on the p

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Anker Recalls PowerCore 10000 Power Banks for Burning or Exploding. Learn How to Get a Free Replacement

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-20 01:12:00

On Thursday, June 12, electronics maker Anker announced an official recall of Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks with the model number A1263. The company received 19 reports of the portable chargers catching fire and exploding. The Consumer Products Safety Commission reports that more than 1.1 million of the products sold in the US are affected by the recall. The company plans to replace the charging devices, but customers must submit photo evidence of ownership and also prove that they've dispo

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Amazon joins the big nuclear party, buying 1.92 GW for AWS

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2026-03-20 01:16:46

Amazon tapped into an emerging trend this week, one that’s seeing big tech firms buy power from existing nuclear power plants. The tech company will power a chunk of its AWS cloud and AI servers using 1.92 gigawatts of electricity from Talen Energy’s Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. Amazon is the latest hyperscaler to go direct to big nuclear operators, following on the heels of Microsoft and Meta. Amazon’s deal was announced Wednesday, but it’s not entirely new, instead modify

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The best power banks and portable chargers for every device in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-20 05:00:36

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Never run out of juice again, no matter where you are with these best portable battery chargers. Dead smartphones aren’t so smart. If you travel, stay away from home for extended periods of time or simply forget to charge your phone occasionally, it might be wise to keep a portable ch

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Anker is recalling a million power banks due to fire risks, here’s how to check and return yours

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 10:39:42

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Anker is recalling its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263). An issue is causing these power banks to catch on fire or explode. Affected customers can get a $30 gift card or a free replacement power bank. If you own an Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank, then you’ll want to take a quick look at the product details on the bottom. Anker has issued a recall for these power banks with the model number A1263. Anker explains that PowerCore 10000 power b

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Check your Anker power banks - 1 million were just recalled due to fire risk

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-03-20 12:51:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a new recall for the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank, model number A1263. According to the report, the lithium-ion battery inside can overheat, causing the device to become a fire and burn hazard to consumers. "Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions" caused by its faulty power bank. Among those incidents, there have been "two reports of minor burn injuries" (thankfully not requiring medical a

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Anker is recalling over 1.1M power banks due to fire and burn risks

news.ycombinator.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-03-20 11:41:20

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Anker has issued a recall for its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to a “potential issue with the lithium-ion battery” that could pose a fire safety risk. The company has received 19 reports of fires and explosions that have caused minor burn injuries and resulted in property damage totaling over $60,700, according to the US Consumer

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The best wireless chargers for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-21 04:00:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you’ve upgraded your phone recently, there’s a good chance it supports wireless charging. Battery life can be one of the first things to deteriorate as your phone ages, so you’ll need quick and easy ways to power up wherever you are. You may not always be able to have a cable on you

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Anker recalls over a million power banks due to fire and burn hazards

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-21 06:00:17

You should stop using the PowerCore 10000 'immediately' and contact Anker for a free replacement. Anker has recalled its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to an issue with the lithium battery that can cause it to "overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers," the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) wrote. The company received 19 reports of fires and explosions, including two reports of minor burn injuries and 11 property damage claims totaling over $60,700. It's a

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This Portable Charger with 4 Built-in Cables is 40% Off, Now at an All-Time Low on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-21 06:10:30

There’s never been a better time to step up your charging game thanks to a massive price drop on a very popular (and useful) device. The Charmast 10,000mAh portable charger with four built-in cables is available for its all-time low price of just $18 which is a full 37% off its $30 list price. With thousands of customers satisfied in the past month and a 4.5 out of 5 rating from over 5,000 reviews, these earbuds are extremely popular. See at Amazon Best Value For Money Power Bank This power b

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This 150W USB-C/A Wall Charger Is 41% Off, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-21 06:40:14

If you’ve ever struggled with a tangle of old chargers and power strips to keep all your devices charged, you’ll appreciate what the latest 150W USB-C wall charger can do. This compact and powerful charging station is now available at an all-time low on Amazon for just $27, down from a list price of $46 which is a 41% discount that makes it a deal too good to miss. For the price of less than an meal, you get a thin solution that lets you charge three devices at once, whether your phone, tablet,

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Anker issues recall for popular power bank due to fire risk - stop using it now

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-03-21 17:01:51

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a new recall for the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank, model number A1263. According to the report, the lithium-ion battery inside can overheat, causing the device to become a fire and burn hazard to consumers. "Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions" caused by its faulty power bank. Among those incidents, there have been "two reports of minor burn injuries" (thankfully not requiring medical attention) and 11

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Meta teams with XGS Energy to build a 150 MW geothermal power plant

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2026-03-21 21:00:00

Meta is the latest tech company to warm to geothermal energy, announcing on Thursday a deal with startup XGS Energy to develop a 150 megawatt geothermal power plant in New Mexico. XGS Energy has yet to say where it’ll be building the power plant, and Meta wouldn’t disclose specifics about the deal other than to say it’s not yet a contract to purchase power, but rather an agreement “to advance geothermal energy development” in the state, a Meta spokesperson told TechCrunch. Recently, tech compa

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Anker Recalls More Than 1 Million PowerCore 10000 Power Banks: What to Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-22 09:12:00

The electronics maker Anker recalled its PowerCore 10000 power banks with the model number A1263 after receiving 19 reports of fires and explosions. According to an alert posted Thursday by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, more than 1.1 million of the products sold in the US are affected by the recall. The company plans to replace the charging devices, but customers who have them must submit photo evidence of ownership and also prove that they've disposed of the PowerCore devices proper

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AMD CTO: power constraints, not compute, will shape tomorrow's supercomputers

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-03-22 13:04:00

In a nutshell: In his keynote at ISC 2025, AMD CTO Mark Papermaster emphasized that the next wave of supercomputers will demand breakthroughs in efficiency, reliability, and adaptability, not just raw performance. He noted that industry leaders are now grappling with the realities of explosive growth and the increasingly complex challenges it brings. Papermaster began by highlighting the continued surge in demand for high-performance computing, driven primarily by artificial intelligence. He po

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How the first electric grid was built

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Anker recalls over a million power banks after reports of fires

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