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'Big tech pays for power — why not broadband?': Hyperscalers signed the rate protection pledge for electricity infrastructure, so should they do it for broadband? An expert chimes in -
US broadband households fund networks while high-traffic platforms avoid proportional contributions, with South Korea offering an alternative usage-based model.
Mario will be green with envy at his brother’s new Mach 8 Mario Kart Lego set — and I desperately want it too -
Luigi gets his MAR10 day win with an excellent new Mario Kart Lego set that puts his brother’s to shame.
'The technological innovation anticipated from 6G...will require fundamental protections and mitigations to be considered': Governments look to secure 6G networks — despite them not even really existing yet -
Governments launch voluntary 6G security and resilience principles, emphasizing early integration, AI management, supply chain diversification, and industry collaboration.
'AI has reinvented computing and is driving the largest computing infrastructure buildout in history': Nvidia invests $4 billion in photonics firms as it looks to boost its next generation of AI chips -
Nvidia commits $4 billion to Lumentum and Coherent, advancing optical interconnects and AI tools for next-generation data centers.
OnePlus and Oppo to Raise Smartphone Prices as Memory Costs Climb -
Oppo says rising costs for key phone components will trigger price adjustments on some devices starting March 16.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, March 11 -
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 11.
I tested three compact Dolby Atmos soundbars from Sonos, Sony and Denon — this is the one I'd buy with my own money -
Three compact Dolby Atmos soundbars, the same five movie scenes — which ones come out on top?
Still choosing between Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2? Here’s something you might not have considered -
There's something you may not have considered when choosing between Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2.
'People don’t trust bad AI voices': listeners rated a Chinese startup's synthetic voices higher for trust and realism than those from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon -
Listeners rated a Chinese startup's AI voices more realistic and trustworthy than those from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
I watched HBO Max's Rooster — and Steve Carell's character rules the roost in another great comedy series -
Rooster is HBO Max's latest comedy series, where Steve Carell plays an ageing, self-deprecating author trying to reconnect with his daughter.
Garmin and Peloton devices now properly sync in both directions, giving you a more accurate idea of your daily fitness -
Peloton activities now properly sync to the Garmin app, plugging a gap that has existed for months.
Best Stores for Buying MP3 and Digital Music You Can Keep Forever -
Here are the best places to buy and own digital music from stores such as iTunes, Bandcamp and more.
10 Crucial Tips for Driving Safely at Night -
If you're driving at night, to keep yourself, your passengers and your fellow drivers safe, remember the following tips.
M5 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2026): Go Big or Go Neo -
No longer Apple's MacBook entry point, the 13-inch Air is now a bit of a question mark for students, while the rest of us are probably better off with the larger Air.
Free Up Your Google Drive Space at No Cost With These Hacks -
Clear out old emails, large files and more to free up space in your digital storage.
Many workers and bosses agree there's 'no time' for AI upskilling - so what's the answer? -
Most employers say time is the biggest barrier to AI upskilling – cost and a lack of clear ownership are also problems.
Elon Musk’s Grok sparks outrage with vulgar posts about religion and soccer tragedies -
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is facing backlash after users prompted it to produce vulgar comments about historic soccer tragedies and rival clubs.
I tested MSI’s new convertible laptop, and its build and performance are top-draw — but content creators will be left wanting more -
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ impresses on many fronts — but do its few weaknesses spoil the show?
'Bass, bass and more bass': OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro slated for launch — and I think drum 'n' bass fans will like 'em -
The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro are officially on their way and according to early teases from the company, bass and ANC are the names of the game.
PC makers are in ‘shock’ over the MacBook Neo and are ‘seriously discussing’ how to compete — and that could benefit everyone -
PC makers are shocked by Apple’s MacBook Neo laptop and are working out how to compete, Asus says.