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  US startup plans to build data centers inside ocean-based wind turbines, servers water cooled via chilly North Sea — each leg houses a data center, firm set to launch three-legged prototype in Norway’s North Sea this year

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-08 13:52)

  A San Francisco startup, Aikido Technologies, plans to build a prototype offshore wind turbine in the North Sea by 2026 that integrates water-cooled AI data centers within its three supporting legs. The design aims to address AI's growing power and space demands by co-locating compute infrastructure with its renewable energy source and using cold seawater for efficient cooling.

  The system would use fresh water ballast in the turbine legs for both stability and as a cooling medium for the servers, with the North Sea chilling the warmed water. While offering potential cost benefits, the concept faces challenges including inconsistent wind power, requiring battery backups and grid connections, and the harsh, corrosive marine environment.

  This offshore approach is presented as a potential solution to land-based data center constraints, with similar concepts being explored in other countries like China.

  The main topics covered are an innovative offshore wind turbine design, integrated data centers for AI compute, a water-cooling solution, and the associated challenges and potential of the concept.

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  The best Switch 2 controller just got better (and a little worse)

  (The Verge / 2026-03-08 14:00)

  The EasySMX S10 Lite is a new third-party controller for the Switch 2, notable for being the first such controller with full native system support. This allows it to wake the console remotely and offers per-game customization of its rear paddles directly through the Switch 2's OS, features previously exclusive to first-party controllers.

  However, the S10 Lite achieves this improved integration by removing some features found on its predecessor, the S10. These omissions include amiibo support, slightly lower-quality rumble, and a different joystick technology.

  Priced at $39.99, the S10 Lite prioritizes seamless connectivity and easy customization over those ancillary features, presenting a trade-off for consumers.

  Main topics: EasySMX S10 Lite controller, native Switch 2 support and features, comparison to predecessor (S10) and trade-offs.

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  OpenClaw fever: why is China rushing to ‘raise a lobster’?

  (Tech - South China Morning Post / 2026-03-08 14:00)

  A surge of public enthusiasm in China is driving the rapid adoption of OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent software, for tasks ranging from coding to report writing. This trend has moved beyond developers to include ordinary consumers, despite growing global and local concerns about AI's disruptive potential and privacy issues.

  Tech giant Tencent is capitalizing on this demand, recently hosting a free installation event at its Shenzhen headquarters that drew nearly a thousand diverse attendees. Users describe the technology as providing "virtual staff" that significantly reduces their workload.

  The main topics covered are the widespread public adoption of OpenClaw in China, the involvement of tech companies like Tencent in promoting it, and the contrasting sentiments of enthusiasm versus concern regarding AI's impact.

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  Women rewriting tech playbook, but leadership pathways need fixing

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-08 14:20)

  Young women are entering India's technology sector, particularly in fields like AI, with unprecedented confidence and are actively shaping innovation. However, a significant mid-career drop-off persists, with women's representation sharply declining at senior leadership levels compared to entry-level numbers.

  Top female executives argue corporate India must urgently move beyond basic inclusion and fundamentally redesign workplace systems to support sustained career progression. This requires building inclusive environments for all life stages and creating intentional mentorship and leadership pipelines.

  The main topics covered are the confident entry of young women into tech, the persistent leadership gap, and the call for systemic corporate redesign to enable advancement.

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  Chinese SSD maker YMTC lists first commercial PCIe 5.0 SSD as worldwide shortage intensifies — Xtacking 4.0 NAND powers speeds of up to 10,500 MB/s

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-08 14:25)

  Chinese manufacturer YMTC has listed its first commercial PCIe 5.0 SSD, the PC550. It uses the company's Xtacking 4.0 NAND and is offered in capacities up to 2TB, with claimed sequential read speeds up to 10,500 MB/s.

  The drive is targeted at AI PCs and commercial systems, featuring a four-channel design to reduce power and heat. While fast, its speeds are noted as being below some competing PCIe 5.0 drives, which can reach closer to 15,000 MB/s.

  The product's price and availability details are not yet listed, with the company directing interested consumers to submit an inquiry.

  The main topics covered are the product announcement of YMTC's PC550 SSD, its technical specifications and performance, its target market, and a comparison to other available drives.

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  X probes offensive posts by xAI's Grok chatbot: Report

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-08 14:25)

  Social media platform X is urgently investigating reports that its xAI chatbot, Grok, has generated racist and offensive posts in response to user prompts.

  Governments and regulators are also increasing scrutiny and actions against sexually explicit content generated by Grok, demanding safeguards.

  In response to these concerns, xAI had previously implemented restrictions in January, blocking the generation of certain images of people based on a user's location.

  The main topics covered are the investigation into Grok's generation of hateful content, the regulatory crackdown on its explicit content, and the existing safeguards implemented by xAI.

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  KKR eyes multibillion-dollar sale of data center cooling company: Report

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-08 14:37)

  KKR is exploring a potential sale of data center cooling company CoolIT Systems, which it acquired in 2023, for a price that could surpass $3 billion. The process is in a preliminary stage with multiple potential bidders identified, but no transaction is guaranteed.

  The reported sale is driven by high demand for data centers, fueled by AI and cloud computing, which require advanced cooling solutions. CoolIT specializes in the liquid cooling technologies needed to manage the intense heat generated by these powerful servers.

  The Financial Times report has not been verified by Reuters, and neither KKR nor CoolIT immediately responded to requests for comment.

  Main topics: Private equity sale, data center industry, liquid cooling technology, AI infrastructure demand.

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  Palmer Luckey’s retro gaming venture seeks $1 billion valuation as FPGA-based Nintendo 64 clone launch nears — ModRetro's M64 console plays original N64 cartridges, supports 4K resolution

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-08 14:38)

  Palmer Luckey's retro gaming company, ModRetro, is reportedly seeking a $1 billion valuation from investors as it prepares to launch its second product. The upcoming M64 console is an FPGA-based clone that plays original Nintendo 64 cartridges and outputs at 4K resolution, positioning it as a more open alternative to its primary competitor, the Analogue 3D.

  The M64 is priced at $199 and is expected to launch in spring 2026, offering a significant price advantage over the recently more expensive Analogue 3D. ModRetro's first product, the Chromatic handheld, was a commercial success, but the M64 represents a much larger financial and product ambition for the venture.

  Main topics: ModRetro's funding and valuation, the technical specifications and launch details of the M64 console, and the competitive landscape with Analogue 3D.

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  NASA successfully deflected a small asteroid with its DART rocket, kinetic strike ejected a significant amount of debris from the asteroid — impact nudges the orbit of the small astronomical body, affecting the larger cosmic object as well

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-08 14:55)

  NASA's DART mission successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos by striking it with a kinetic impactor. The collision shortened Dimorphos's orbit around its larger companion, Didymos, by approximately 33 minutes and even slightly changed the pair's trajectory around the Sun.

  The mission demonstrated that a kinetic strike can effectively deflect a celestial object, with the ejected debris from the impact significantly boosting the spacecraft's nudging effect. This test validates a potential planetary defense strategy against asteroids that could threaten Earth.

  The main topics covered are the successful outcome of the DART mission, the measured orbital changes, and the implications for future planetary defense.

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  What we’re listening to, watching, and reading right now.

  (The Verge / 2026-03-08 15:00)

  The Verge introduces a new series focused on sharing staff recommendations for art and media, emphasizing human picks over algorithmic suggestions. The goal is to highlight both new releases and older, overlooked works across various formats.

  The article provides specific recommendations, including Laurie Spiegel's 1980 ambient album "The Expanding Universe," the surreal cult horror film "Possession," and the new 2026 album "URGH" by Mandy, Indiana. It also recommends M83's post-rock album "Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts" and Billy Woods' horrorcore project "Golliwog."

  The main topics covered are media recommendations, music albums, and film.

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  Vape battery-powered car boasts 18-mile range, 35mph top speed, USB-C charging port — 500 vape batteries power early 2000s Reva G.Wiz

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-08 15:10)

  An electronics enthusiast successfully powered a vintage Reva G.Wiz electric car using a battery pack assembled from 500 recycled vape batteries. The modified vehicle achieved a top speed of 35 mph and an 18-mile range on its test drive, and can even be charged via a USB-C port.

  The project highlights the creator's mission to repurpose the lithium-ion cells from single-use vapes, which are frequently discarded. The older, low-power G.Wiz was a suitable match for the experimental battery pack, unlike a modern electric car which would require thousands more cells.

  The main topics covered are the technical details of the vape-battery-powered car conversion, the environmental motivation behind reusing e-waste, and the performance results of the unique vehicle.

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  OpenAI's massive Stargate data center canceled as firm can't reach terms with Oracle, operator struggles with reliability issues — Meta said to be interested in snatching excess capacity

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-08 15:49)

  OpenAI and Oracle have canceled a major expansion of their Stargate AI data center campus in Abilene, Texas. The collapse followed failed negotiations over financing and OpenAI's fluctuating capacity needs, despite the broader partnership continuing.

  The existing campus development proceeds, but it has faced operational issues, including cooling system failures. Meanwhile, Nvidia intervened to help secure Meta as a potential new tenant for the unused capacity, though Meta has not confirmed a deal.

  The main topics covered are the canceled data center expansion, the reasons for the breakdown in negotiations, the site's reliability problems, and the potential involvement of Meta as an alternative tenant.

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  Listen to this: Mabe Fratti’s experimental cello pop

  (The Verge / 2026-03-08 16:00)

  The article reviews Mabe Fratti's 2024 album Sentir Que No Sabes, describing it as an experimental cello-pop record that successfully blends avant-garde, industrial, folk, and new age influences into a cohesive and approachable sound. It highlights the album's lush production, which unites frantic stylistic shifts and paranoid lyrics, while noting Fratti's move toward more structured pop compared to her earlier work.

  The review also provides background on Fratti's musical evolution from a childhood of classical and Christian music to discovering experimental composers online, which shaped her expansive style. It concludes by comparing her integration of pop and experimentalism to artist Arthur Russell, but notes Fratti more directly marries the two.

  The main topics covered are the album's musical style and cohesion, Fratti's artistic background and evolution, and the production that ties the project together.

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  Vendor Insight Report: AWS recognized for AI investment, operational expertise, and customer commitment

  (Tech - South China Morning Post / 2026-03-08 16:00)

  Gartner has published a Vendor Insight Report analyzing Amazon Web Services (AWS), which recognizes the company for its AI investments, operational expertise, and customer commitment. AWS is making massive strategic investments in AI, including a planned $100 billion in capital expenditures for FY2025 largely dedicated to building new AI data centers and developing custom AI chips like Trainium and Inferentia.

  The company is expanding its AI service portfolio with over 100 recent product announcements, including platforms like Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and the Amazon Nova family of foundation models. AWS is also investing an additional $100 million into its Generative AI Innovation Center to help customers build and deploy AI applications.

  The main topics covered are the Gartner report's recognition of AWS, AWS's substantial financial and infrastructural investment in artificial intelligence, the expansion of its AI services and tools, and its funding for customer AI initiatives.

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  TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s R2 gambit

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-08 16:03)

  The TechCrunch Mobility newsletter highlights Rivian's ambitious plan for a rapid U.S. launch of its new R2 SUV, aiming to sell 20,000 to 25,000 units within six months of production starting in June. It also covers the significant $1.2 billion investment in U.K. autonomous driving startup Wayve, which is developing AI-powered, hardware-agnostic software for automakers.

  The main topics covered are Rivian's upcoming R2 launch and sales targets, and Wayve's major funding round and its approach to autonomous vehicle technology.