President Trump posted on Truth Social that data center companies should strike financial deals with nearby communities, including paying dividends to residents or local governments, claiming this has turned unpopular projects into popular ones. The comments follow examples like a Pennsylvania developer's $10,000 household grant offer and Amazon Web Services' pledge of over $1 billion for data center towns over five years.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-21
Amazon stock hit an all-time high of $284 on Aug. 3 after a strong earnings report highlighted by CEO Andy Jassy's comments on the long usable life of AWS data center servers and the resulting free cash flow. Since then the shares have fallen more than 7%, even as Morgan Stanley added Amazon to its top picks list and raised its price target from $335 to $350, implying 33% upside from Monday's close.
cnbc.com
· 2026-10-20
microG GmsCore is a free, open-source reimplementation of Google's proprietary Play Services, letting apps that rely on Google APIs run on AOSP-based ROMs such as LineageOS without the non-free Google software. It provides core functions like network-based location, works on real devices and emulators, and is licensed under Apache 2.0, though it requires a ROM supporting signature spoofing and a separate Play Store replacement app.
github.com
· 2026-10-20
The operator behind OnlyFake pleaded guilty in the US in February 2026 for running a service that produced more than 10,000 fraudulent identity documents, including passports and driver's licenses customized to appear as scans or photos. Flare's threat intelligence platform reports that underground sellers also offer manipulated photos and videos, help passing live identity checks, and accounts that have already cleared verification, based on activity tracked from March to September 2026.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-10-19
Oxide engineer dap describes how the company's control plane manages two DNS services—external, for customer-facing APIs, and internal, for service discovery—both sourced from a CockroachDB-backed configuration that Nexus propagates to DNS servers via background tasks. The post walks through a debugging scenario where a customer reports a missing DNS record, enumerating possible failure points: bad data in the database, Nexus failing to detect changes, an incomplete server list, or breakdowns in the propagation tasks themselves.
davepacheco.net
· 2026-10-17
New survey data cited in the report shows AI has become routine at work: Gallup found 52% of U.S. employees and 68% of professional services workers were using AI by February 2026, while Thomson Reuters found 74% of professionals use AI several times a week. The report examines how this rapid adoption raises questions about professional judgment and legal accountability when AI tools make errors.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-17
Anthropic co-founder and president Daniela Amodei said in a Think Health conference interview that using AI as a romantic partner is a bad idea and that people shouldn't do it. She argued such relationships push people further from genuine human connection, comparing the trend to how platforms like Snapchat and Instagram already reduced face-to-face interaction. A study cited alongside her comments found nearly 30% of U.S. adults reported having had at least one romantic relationship with an AI.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-10-16
SpaceX operates Starshield, a secure satellite network built for government and military clients, separate from its consumer Starlink service. Reporting indicates some Starshield-related capabilities have become important to Ukraine's military operations during its war with Russia.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-15
NorthPoint Development's planned Amazon Web Services data center campus, dubbed 'Project Hazelnut,' includes an offer of $10,000 in direct cash to every resident of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. Despite the payout, residents are organizing against both the data center and the associated transmission lines needed to power it, according to PennLive reporting.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-15
A Health Services Research analysis led by Marko Vujicic examined dental practices acquired by private equity firms, finding PE investment in dentistry has grown sharply since 2013, totaling about $4.4 billion between 2004 and 2021. The study found PE-owned offices tend to employ younger dentists, operate in less rural areas, and differ from non-PE practices in submitted charges and staffing patterns before and after acquisition.
dentaleconomics.com
· 2026-10-14
Android phones rely on built-in GPS alongside wireless signals and device sensors to pinpoint a user's location and direction. A setting called Location Accuracy Service, previously known as Google Location Services, can be enabled to sharpen this accuracy, particularly indoors or in crowded areas where GPS signals are weak or blocked.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-12
A technology guide examines the practical considerations for US consumers who import foreign smartphones rather than buying domestic models. It highlights compatibility concerns with carrier bands, certified features like VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling, software update schedules, and warranty support as key factors buyers should evaluate before purchasing.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-12
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