• Portage considers one-year moratorium on data centers, battery storage facilities

    The City of Portage is considering a one-year moratorium on all new data center and battery energy storage system (bess) facility developments until officials are able to review potential impacts, as well as zoning rules and ordinances. City leaders say the move is proactive, but follows similar projects being proposed in communities surrounding Kalamazoo and…

  • NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1697, Tuesday, February 10

    It’s time for your guide to today’s Wordle answer, featuring my commentary on the latest puzzle, plus a selection of hints designed to help you keep your streak going. Don’t think you need any clues for Wordle today? No problem, just skip to my daily column. But remember: failure in this game is only ever…

  • Bitcoin, Dogecoin flat, while Ethereum, XRP inch higher: Analyst spots signal that preceded ‘sharp corrective moves’ for ETH historically

    Bitcoin consolidated, while stocks ended higher on Monday, as investors rotated cautiously back into risk assets. Crypto Market Remains Quiet Bitcoin moved sideways, even as trading volume for the leading cryptocurrency spiked nearly 25% in the last 24 hours. Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin on institutional buying, with Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. BMNR purchasing more ETH for…

  • The Racemax 2 Italia’s aero gains come with a comfort tradeoff

    The Bike $10999.00 Shop Now ACTUAL WEIGHT 20.6 lb. (size M, as tested w/GRX Di2 2×12) USE gravel, gravel race, PRICE AS TESTED $11,000 MODEL PRICE RANGE $11,000 to $14,600 CUSTOMIZABLE BUILDS Yes* see Buying and Ownership Considerations FRAME ONLY PURCHASE OPTION Yes, $6,499 SIZES OFFERED S, M, L, XL WEIGHT LIMIT 110kg/264 pounds (bicycle,…

  • Schools navigate AI cheating policies amid detection challenges

    TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The University of Arizona considers unauthorized use of artificial intelligence cheating, but the school has disabled AI detection features on its plagiarism software due to reliability concerns and false positives. The policy creates a challenge for students and educators navigating learning and grading in an era where AI tools are…

  • Elon Musk’s xAI lands in Bellevue, joining OpenAI in growing Eastside AI corridor

    Elon Musk’s xAI is establishing its Seattle-area engineering center in a former Epic Games space in downtown Bellevue, Wash., following through on Musk’s announcement in September that the company planned to open an outpost in the region. The location was first reportedMonday by the Puget Sound Business Journal, and confirmed by based on references to…

  • EU’s security to rely on Ukrainian drones and technology — Zelenskyy

    Ukraine is set to begin exporting drones to Europe, with plans to open 10 representative offices in 2026. The country’s drone technology will play a key role in the European Union’s future security, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during his visit to the Kyiv Aviation Institute. He noted that the first export hubs will be established…

  • Discord to implement age verification, accounts will be moved to teen by default if not verified

    Discord is implementing a new policy for underage users on the social media platform. In a statement released on Monday, the company said all accounts on the platform will be moved to “teen-by-default,” PC Mag reported. The goal, according to Discord, is to create “a safer and more inclusive experience” for teens. While Discord hasn’t…

  • Leaked prices surface for Samsung Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds4 in Europe

    Samsung enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation as the Galaxy S26 series launch approaches on February 25. Reliable leaks from industry insider Roland Quandt have shed light on potential pricing across Europe, giving us a glimpse of what to expect. These details, drawn from the Swedish market, suggest some intriguing shifts compared to the previous generation.…

  • Colorado Springs to nearly triple license plate readers in city

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – As state lawmakers look to regulate law enforcement’s use of automated license plate readers, the Springs will bring more to the area. Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez recently announced the city will be adding more automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, to the area. “We’re nearly tripling the number…