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Small Missouri town ousts half its city council after $6 billion AI data center approval β€” petition calls for mayor's removal as frustration (and violence) over AI data centers mounts

Small Missouri town ousts half its city council after $6 billion AI data center approval β€” petition calls for mayor's removal as frustration (and violence) over AI data centers mounts

πŸ’‘ Verdict: A small Missouri town has voted out half its city council and is targeting the mayor after the controversial approval of a massive $6 billion AI data center sparked intense local outrage. Check Price: AI Data Center ⚑ Quick Hits * A $6 billion AI infrastructure project has sparked massive political
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Tiny 3-inch cube PCs bring a splash of color to the passive PC market with red, orange, green and blue options β€” Intel Twin Lake-powered Kubb Mini PCs start at $500

Tiny 3-inch cube PCs bring a splash of color to the passive PC market with red, orange, green and blue options β€” Intel Twin Lake-powered Kubb Mini PCs start at $500

πŸ’‘ Verdict: Check out this gear. Check Price: See Deal ⚑ Quick Hits ** * Ultra-compact 3-inch fanless (passive) design ensures completely silent operation. * Powered by efficient Intel Twin Lake processors with an entry price of $500. * Breaks the mold of boring tech with vibrant red, orange, green, and blue color options.
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Iran's forced nationwide internet blackout becomes second-longest on record as it passes 1,000 hours offline β€” possessing Starlink terminals punishable by death, country using 'military-grade jamming' against service

Iran's forced nationwide internet blackout becomes second-longest on record as it passes 1,000 hours offline β€” possessing Starlink terminals punishable by death, country using 'military-grade jamming' against service

πŸ’‘ Verdict: Iran has enacted the second-longest internet blackout on record, passing 1,000 hours offline, and is using military-grade jamming alongside the threat of the death penalty to stop citizens from accessing Starlink. Check Price: Starlink Terminals ⚑ Quick Hits * Iran's nationwide internet blackout has officially surpassed
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Lenovo hikes Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC to almost $3,000 for 2 TB model β€” Handheld now costs more than AMD's Strix Halo devices despite relatively weaker Z2 Extreme chip

Lenovo hikes Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC to almost $3,000 for 2 TB model β€” Handheld now costs more than AMD's Strix Halo devices despite relatively weaker Z2 Extreme chip

πŸ’‘ Verdict: Lenovo is drastically raising the price of its upcoming 2TB Legion Go 2 handheld to nearly $3,000, outpricing more powerful AMD Strix Halo devices despite relying on the relatively weaker Z2 Extreme chip. Check Price: Legion Go 2 ⚑ Quick Hits * The premium 2TB model of the upcoming Lenovo
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Rockstar Games confirms it was hacked by malicious group β€” 'ShinyHunters' takes credit, gives until April 14 to pay ransom or it will release confidential data

Rockstar Games confirms it was hacked by malicious group β€” 'ShinyHunters' takes credit, gives until April 14 to pay ransom or it will release confidential data

πŸ’‘ Verdict: Rockstar Games has confirmed a security breach by the hacking group 'ShinyHunters,' who are demanding a ransom by April 14 to prevent the release of confidential company data. Check Price: GTA VI ⚑ Quick Hits * Rockstar Games has officially confirmed a malicious network intrusion. * The notorious hacking collective
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Two manufacturers commit to keep Blu-ray alive after others quit manufacturing β€” Verbatim and I-O Data extend Blu-ray supply pledge as manufacturers exit the market

Two manufacturers commit to keep Blu-ray alive after others quit manufacturing β€” Verbatim and I-O Data extend Blu-ray supply pledge as manufacturers exit the market

πŸ’‘ Verdict: Verbatim and I-O Data have pledged to continue manufacturing Blu-ray discs, ensuring a steady supply of physical media as other companies abandon the market. Check Price: Blu-ray Media ⚑ Quick Hits * Verbatim and I-O Data are officially extending their commitment to produce Blu-ray discs. * This
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