AWS says it can't restore some data stored exclusively in data centers
AWS says it can't restore some data stored exclusively in data centers across Bahrain and one UAE availability zone after Iranian drone strikes in the spring
TL;DRAWS data in Bahrain and UAE may be permanently lost after spring drone strikes.
Why it matters: Raises questions about data redundancy, geopolitical risk in cloud storage, and customer liability for regional outages.

Snap introduces Specs Intelligence, an AI assistant designed
TL;DRSnap's launching an AI assistant that works on iPhones, Macs, and its AR glasses.

Al Gore says the real AI risk isn’t data centers — it’s what industry
TL;DRAl Gore downplays AI data center environmental concerns, focuses on AI safety risks instead.
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Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses
Snap is pushing its expensive smart glasses to justify their high price tag.