Planned US Data Centers Set to Produce 24M Cars’ Worth Of Carbon Dioxide
Researchers find Big Tech’s most ambitious builds and climate pledges are colliding with its AI power demands.
News – CNET • Aug 18, 2026
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Lock It Up: Android 17’s Latest QPR2 Beta Introduces a Built-In App Lock
Using an app lock on your phone adds a layer of security for sensitive data past your main lock screen.
News – CNET • Aug 17, 2026
New Lucid Gravity GT-S Hits 60 MPH in 3.1 Seconds, Seats 7
The electric SUV gets the 1,070-hp powertrain from Lucid’s Sapphire super sports sedan.
News – CNET • Aug 17, 2026
What Is El Niño? Here’s What It Means for Weather, Water, and Global Economy
This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest on record. This is what impacts to expect and how bad it could get.
Ritsuko Kawai • Aug 17, 2026
Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones
Choosing between Android and iOS? I’m here to help you decide between the $1,199 iPhone 17 Pro Max and the brand-new $1,299 Pixel 11 Pro XL.
News – CNET • Aug 17, 2026
Nvidia to Back Ohio Data Center With as Much as $105 Billion
The data center, one of the world’s largest, could cost as much as $500 billion and will be leased by OpenAI.
Kalley Huang • Aug 17, 2026
Amazon’s New Terms of Service Bar Customers From Filing Class-Action Lawsuits
If you have a dispute with the e-commerce giant, you’ll have to hash it out through an individual claim with a third-party arbitrator.
News – CNET • Aug 17, 2026
This R-Rated Film Studio Wants to Be the HBO of AI
Rogue Studios, a new cinematic adult AI-generator, is betting big on the future of “sophisticated” spicy content.
Jason Parham • Aug 17, 2026
AI Slop Is Everywhere. Spotify, LinkedIn and Others Have Had Enough.
Spotify, LinkedIn and others are trying to dig out of a digital sewage heap full of low-quality content made with artificial intelligence.
Tiffany Hsu • Aug 17, 2026
Acura Nexera Vision Concept Previews Future Hybrid Headlight Design
The low-slung sports car concept’s A-shaped light signature will be the face of future Acura models, starting with the upcoming RDX Hybrid.
News – CNET • Aug 17, 2026
Attackers Could Take Over Your Mac Through Screen Sharing Unless You Update Now
Apple issued a fix for the vulnerability. But it’s best to disable screen sharing when not actively using it.
News – CNET • Aug 17, 2026
7 Best Cheap Laptops to Buy in 2026 (and Some to Avoid)
From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks and more, these are the best budget laptops I’ve tested.
Luke Larsen • Aug 17, 2026
China Wants Its Data to Power the World’s A.I.
China is exporting more than A.I. models. It wants its data to influence the world’s chatbots, raising fears that Beijing’s narratives will spread with the technology.
David Pierson and Berry Wang • Aug 17, 2026
CookUnity Prepared Meal Delivery Review (2026): Chef-Centric Meals
I’ve tried most of the ready-to-eat meal delivery services in the country. CookUnity is the one that feels like real cooking, from real chefs.
Matthew Korfhage • Aug 17, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: The Right Shape
Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.
Julian Chokkattu • Aug 16, 2026