Finland warms up the world’s largest sand battery, and the economics look appealing
Pornainen recently turned on a 100 MWh thermal battery filled with ground up soapstone.
The Download: how to clean up AI data centers, and weight-loss drugs’ side effects
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This battery recycling company is now cleaning up AI data centers In a sandy industrial lot outside Reno, Nevada, rows of battery packs that once propelled electric vehicles are now powering a small…
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Hitting ‘Unsubscribe’ to Annoying Emails Isn’t Safe Anymore. Here’s Why.
Hackers are getting creative and targeting a common practice.
Meet Alexandr Wang, the 28-Year-Old Who Went from MIT Dropout to Billionaire Meta Hire: ‘I Wanted to Make a Difference’
One of the terms of Meta’s $14.3 billion investment in Wang’s company, Scale AI, was that he joins Meta in a leadership role.
What Is ‘Doom Spending’? The Trend Takes a Toll on Personal Finances — and Members of This Generation Are Most at Risk.
U.S. consumers owe more than $1 trillion on their credit cards.
Business Owners Can Finally Replace a Subtle Cost That Really Adds Up
Swap Microsoft 365 with an Microsoft Office lifetime license.
Instagram tests a reposts feature
Instagram is testing the ability for users to repost posts, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday.
Instagram users complain of mass bans, pointing finger at AI
Instagram users report that their accounts were banned even though they had not violated the company’s terms of service or other policies.
Don’t Wait for a Breach — Here Are 5 Easy Steps to Fortify Your Cybersecurity
Cybercrime could drain over $639 billion from the U.S. in 2025 — and hit $1.82 trillion by 2028. Is your enterprise ready, or is a single careless click all it takes to bring it down?
Build a Brand That Gets You Noticed—Starting with This One Tool
Learn how technology can help entrepreneurs and professionals craft polished, authentic digital identities.
Your ‘Midlife Crisis’ Isn’t a Failure — It’s Your Chance to Pivot With Purpose
A midlife crisis should not define you. Use it to make a change in your life and see where a pivot can take you.