Guilford County, Pima County, and Charlotte are pausing new data centers, but none of the pauses currently affect projects already under construction Pima County, AZ, has passed a 120-day pause that does not affect existing projects, even as its legality remains disputed Charlotte, NC, wants to extend its 150-day pause by 11 months to October…

Chinese brands dominate new global EV sales charts for August The Tesla Model Y still tops the tables Battery EVs are outselling plug-in hybrids The global EV sales figures are in — and while Tesla’s Model Y still dominates the list of August’s best-selling pure electric vehicles, models from Chinese automakers Geely and BYD are…

A majority of US voters (61%) now oppose AI data center construction Trump voters support construction, but only at 49%, versus 47% opposing Polling took place in early September 2026 The majority of US voters have expressed their opposition to further AI data centers, as newly published research by The New York Times and Siena…

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3i is a laptop built for everyday tasks, and this 16GB Core i5 configuration is now under $500 at Best Buy, but the clock’s quite literally ticking on this laptop deal. • Best for: Students and remote/hybrid workers who want a reliable Windows laptop for productivity, browsing, and streaming that won’t break…

The France vs Belgium live stream promises to be a tightly fought contest between two sides battling for top spot in Group A1. Les Bleus currently sit in pole position but are just one point clear of the Red Devils after three games in the Nations League 2026/27. Zinedine Zidane will hope to gain his…

Today is James Bond day. And as a 007 super-fan and home office expert, there was only one item I wanted to see get a discount at Amazon: the iconic Parker Jotter ballpoint featured in GoldenEye. Now, this one won’t explode after three clicks, but I can’t fault the smooth writing experience here. • Best…

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is a terrific smartwatch, and I actually preferred it to the bigger, more expensive Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. I found that slim ‘squircle’-shaped chassis is a nice wide surface that locks to the wrist very nicely, making it a great workout watch for exercising as it doesn’t move as…

Full Disk Access was introduced for system-wide backups, but agentic AI has introduced a new threat Apple has confirmed it will be “introduc[ing] additional controls” to protect sensitive data No word on when the changes could apply – no signs for macOS 27.2 just yet Apple has announced plans to give users more control to…

I’ve tested more sets of headphones than I can even count during my time here at TechRadar, but Sony’s most premium cans ever are true stand-outs. Be it their incredibly expansive sound, stellar look, or capable ANC, these headphones really have it all… but one thing has held me back from recommending them more regularly:…

Deliveroo says its first robot deliveries will start soon in London Canary Wharf will get its first four-wheeled robot deliveries this month Four other UK cities will follow “in the coming weeks and months” Your next Deliveroo order could arrive courtesy of a four-wheeled robot rather than a human rider — with the delivery giant…