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Steam Controller puck charger nearly catches fire after contact with Pixel Watch 3 — sparks fly after the metal wristband magnetizes to the puck's pogo pins

A Steam Controller charging puck nearly causes a fire after the wristband on a Pixel Watch 3 magnetically attaches to the charger, causing the exposed pogo pins to arc electricity.

Tom’s Hardware

Millions are ditching traditional air conditioning for this new electricity-free cooling method

A groundbreaking cooling technology from Saudi Arabia offers a solution to rising energy costs. Researchers at KAUST have created Nescod, a system that uses ammonium nitrate and sunlight to cool without electricity. This innovation could significantly impact energy bills and provide reliable cooling for essential items like medicines and food,…

The Economic Times

The Earth Prize 2026 winners: Indian teens develop tamarind-based solution to remove microplastics from water

Three Indian teenagers have earned international acclaim for developing "Plas-Stick," a biodegradable solution to remove microplastics from water. Utilizing powdered tamarind seeds, their innovation offers a low-cost, electricity-free method for rural communities. The team received a $12,500 regional award for their groundbreaking environmental project.

The Economic Times

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Enlight Renewable Energy Targets AI Data Centers, $2.1B Revenue Run Rate by 2028

Enlight Renewable Energy (NASDAQ:ENLT) used its 2026 Investor Day to outline its long-term growth strategy, emphasizing renewable power demand, expansion in the United States and Europe, operational execution and a new push into data center development. Itay Banayan, Enlight’s chief corporate devel

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Rapid Metro in Gurugram restored, situation under control: Officials

Rapid Metro services in Gurugram were fully restored late Friday night after a major power outage triggered by a fire at a 220 KV power station in Sector-72 disrupted electricity supply and temporarily halted metro operations across several parts of the city.

The Economic Times

Gurgaon power outage: City plunged into darkness as ACs fail, lifts stall, & metro disruption forces commuters to walk on tracks amid severe heatwave

Gurgaon Power Outage: Gurgaon faced a major power outage Friday evening. A fault at a Sector 72 substation plunged many areas into darkness. This happened during a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring. The blackout also halted Rapid Metro services, stranding commuters. Residents endured sweltering conditions with no electricity. This incident…

The Economic Times

Jacinta Allan launches state-sponsored apprenticeships at Victoria’s Labor conference ahead of election

The premier is offering 2,000 apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission as part of a pre-election push

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Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai families

Large households and small businesses operating from residential properties are expected to face higher electricity bills from July, as the government prepares to roll out a new tariff system.

Bangkok Post

Division in the opposition

Thailand’s political opposition is beginning to show a more deliberate strategic division of roles, with the two main opposition forces — the People’s Party (PP) and the Democrat Party — pursuing markedly different agendas against the government.

Bangkok Post

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.' Life lessons on knowledge, intelligence and success by author, inventor and diplomat, who was also a US Founding Father

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin focuses on the importance of learning, knowledge and personal growth. The quote, “We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid,” explains how education, reading and self-improvement shape life. Benjamin Franklin’s journey from a printer’s apprentice to a writer,…

The Economic Times

Rising fuel prices tip the scales toward electric vehicles

Meet the new EV owners who say the savings are already stacking up

The Independent UK

Weather tracker: Heavy rain triggers flooding and landslides in parts of China

Twelve dead as southern and central areas also suffer travel disruption, electricity outages and evacuations

The Guardian - UK

UP Man Alleges Harassment After Receiving ₹30,000 Monthly Electricity Bills

Electricity bills rarely become a major public talking point, but a recent case from Uttar Pradesh has sparked widespread discussion online. Viral claims circulating on social media allege that a man received unusually high electricity bills for an extended period and was later harassed when he approached officials for clarification.

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China just installed a giant floating wind turbine and it could change the future of clean energy

A world record-breaking floating offshore wind turbine with a capacity of 16 megawatts has been installed in China, creating an outstanding record in clean energy and offshore wind turbine technology. The wind turbine, nicknamed the "Three Gorges Pilot," is expected to produce enough electricity to supply power to some 4,200…

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Vedanta arm Talwandi Sabo Power faces Rs 127 crore penalty

Vedanta's subsidiary, Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd, must pay approximately Rs 127 crore plus late payment surcharge to Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. The Supreme Court upheld a penalty for misdeclaration of availability in January 2017. This power plant is crucial for Punjab's energy needs. The judgment restores an earlier order…

Euronews

'Turning crisis into opportunity': How Lithuania became a wild card for the EU's clean energy race

Lithuania’s rapid deployment of wind and solar power is helping the country strengthen its energy resilience and end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels.

The Economic Times

Power outages hit Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region in Ukraine, media say

Emergency power blackouts struck the Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region on Friday, while parts of southern Kherson experienced electricity outages following reported drone attacks. Russian authorities said air defense systems intercepted drones targeting Moscow and northwestern regions, as Ukraine reported injuries from shelling and drone strikes in the Sumy region. The latest…

The Economic Times

Beating the Heat: India’s data centre dream and the 50°C reality in its path

India's digital economy is expanding rapidly. However, extreme heat is straining its data centers. Rising temperatures increase cooling needs, leading to higher electricity and water consumption. This poses a challenge to India's trillion-dollar digital ambitions. Experts warn of increased operational costs and potential water scarcity. Future planning must integrate digital…

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India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwave

India's power producers achieved a record electricity generation as a severe heatwave grips the nation. Peak power demand hit an all-time high for the fourth consecutive day, reaching 270.82 gigawatts on Thursday, successfully met by the grid. This surge is attributed to increased use of cooling appliances amid soaring temperatures.

The Guardian - AU

From Fiji to French Polynesia, how Pacific islands are uniquely vulnerable to the oil crisis

The reliance of island countries and territories on imported oil is expected to hit economic growth and increase inflation

Bangkok Post

SPCG preps for rooftop solar buyback

Solar farm developer SPCG Plc is preparing to capitalise on the government's newly approved rooftop solar buyback programme, which offers households the chance to sell electricity back to the grid.

TechRadar

China unveils 'world's first' underwater data center — 2,000 server facility is powered by offshore wind, and cooled by the sea, making it one of the most efficient around

China launched an underwater AI data center using seawater cooling and offshore wind electricity to reduce rising infrastructure energy demands.

Destructoid

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Barchart

Forecasts for Hot US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.014 (+0.47%). Nat-gas prices on Thursday settled higher, despite a bearish EIA inventory report, as forecasts for hot US weather are expected to boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning use. The Commodity Weather Group said...

Evening Standard

Rogue east London landlord fined £90k for growing drugs and unsafe living conditions

Redbridge Council found that a five-bed house in Wanstead had been used to grow drugs and had been siphoning electricity from the National Grid

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