Day: August 9, 2026

Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S. As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/planned-amazon-data-center-could-become-the-biggest-climate-polluter-in-the-u-s/

OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide NextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/openai-acquires-presentation-startup-nextslide/

X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards X is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/x-replaces-misaligned-revenue-sharing-program-with-original-content-rewards/

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.  Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/the-kindle-scribe-colorsoft-is-a-lot-of-fun-but-its-not-a-must-have/

Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/googles-top-hacker-hunter-explains-why-hacking-groups-get-codenames/