Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.
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Keurig Alta First-Look: No More Plastic K-Cups
Keurig is ready to ditch the K-Cup with a compostable and plastic- and aluminum-free coffee pod, but the price is steep.
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
The Best Gifts Under $25 for Everyone on Your List (2026)
We found genuinely good presents for home cooks, teens, coffee lovers, and the person who already has everything.
New AI Czar Unveils Goals, Members of White House Task Force
The group will examine the technology’s risks and opportunities—and focus on making sure the U.S. is first in the field.
Elusive ‘Geoneutrinos’ Are Building a New Map of Earth’s Volatile Interior
A global network of detectors are reporting some of the most substantial measurements yet of neutrinos created deep underground by the radioactive elements that power our planet’s tectonic activity.
ShinyHunters Suspect Rey Reportedly Detained in Jordan, Helping FBI Identify Group Members
A suspected member of the ShinyHunters digital extortion group, who goes by the online alias “Rey,” has been allegedly detained by authorities in Jordan, Reuters reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Rey, whose real name is Saif al-Din Khader, is said to have been brought into custody on September 29, 2026, cooperating with…
Fortra Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in BoKS
The bugs could lead to authentication bypass, shell command execution, and memory corruption. The post Fortra Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in BoKS appeared first on SecurityWeek.
doxx.net Raises $38 Million to Prevent AI Agent-on-the-Internet Misadventures
doxx.net’s new ADN platform prevents agentic misadventure while the agent is operating under the user’s authority. The post doxx.net Raises $38 Million to Prevent AI Agent-on-the-Internet Misadventures appeared first on SecurityWeek.
The Latest Battlefield Essential for U.S. Soldiers: Smartphones
An exercise in Indonesia offered a preview of the military’s high-tech future—and the kinks that still need ironing out.