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New study suggests the rapid construction of data centers will drive up energy bills
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (279+ words) January 21, 2026, 9:03 AM A new analysis on the rapid proliferation of data centers indicates that the sudden demand for electricity could drive up energy costs for everyone and harm the environment. "They're increasing the demand faster than you can increase the…...
Social media addiction’s surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (845+ words) January 18, 2026, 1:03 AM It's simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, that mindless scroll is interrupted by a reminder that what you thought was a 10-minute break spent on your phone…...
An app’s blunt life check adds another layer to the loneliness crisis in China
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (706+ words) January 15, 2026, 10:03 PM It's called, simply, "Are You Dead?" It's simple and straightforward " essentially a 21st-century Chinese digital version of those American pendants with an alert button on them for senior citizens that gave birth to the famed TV commercial: "I've…...
Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the US
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (276+ words) January 14, 2026, 8:18 PM The carrier acknowledged that there was an "issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers." Verizon didn't specify what was causing the disruptions, but said in updates shared on social media that it had deployed its…...
Iranians able to make some calls abroad while internet access is still out after protests
1+ week, 1+ day ago (74+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) " Mobile phones in Iran were able to call abroad Tuesday after a crackdown on nationwide protests in which the internet and international calls were cut. Iranians able to make some calls abroad while internet access…...
Today in History: January 9, the iPhone makes its debut
1+ week, 5+ day ago (234+ words) January 9, 2026, 4:10 AM Today is Friday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2026. There are 356 days left in the year. On Jan. 9, 2007, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone at the Macworld conference in San Francisco. In 1861, Mississippi became the second state to…...
Cell service could soon improve on National Mall and Tidal Basin
1+ week, 5+ day ago (366+ words) January 8, 2026, 1:25 PM If you've ever been on the National Mall and tried to post a picture on social media, send a text or make a phone call " you may have struggled to get through because of poor cell reception. The…...
Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant
1+ week, 6+ day ago (496+ words) HOYER RETIRING: Longtime Maryland Rep. delivers emotional retirement speech to the House January 8, 2026, 9:00 AM More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world's most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve…...
Trump Mobile’s golden phone remains nowhere to be found
2+ week, 1+ day ago (424+ words) RELIVING CAPITOL RIOT: WTOP's Mitchell Miller recounts being inside the US Capitol during the Jan. 6, attack January 6, 2026, 9:15 AM A golden phone that President Donald Trump's family business promised to release last year remains mysteriously under wraps as the technology industry…...
Data Doctors: Tips for freeing up Gmail storage space
2+ week, 4+ day ago (316+ words) January 2, 2026, 7:20 PM Before deleting anything, the smartest first step is understanding what's actually using the space. Google's Storage Manager will show you a breakdown so you know where to focus your efforts. Two spots to check right away are your…...