IJR News - today's news from every sideDerek Foss Their push into off-grid power units for data centers looks timely given AI demand, though execution will matter more than announcements. Jared Kim Electricity demand from data centers will strain the grid, so it's good renewables are gaining ground to meet it. Obama launches six-episode Audible podcast — Aug 10, 2026President Barack Obama is launching a six-episode Audible podcast, A Great Book, where he will discuss six influential titles with guest luminaries; the series debuts September 24, 2026, exclusively on Audible through the Higher Ground collaboration, with guests to be announced later. The selected books include The Fire Next Time, Song of Solomon, All the Pretty Horses, Gilead, All the King’s Men, and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, reflecting conversations about identity, power, and culture.
Sam Okafor Huawei's plan to scale thousands of chips together could finally give them a real shot at competing with Nvidia's dominance.