Pluralistic: Demand destruction vs fuel-superseding infrastructure (04 May 2026)

Today's links Demand destruction vs fuel-superceding infrastructure: Will Trump hormuz us into the full Gretacene? Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: Beck, Scientologist; Citizen journalism; Podcast-killing treaty; US x Kiwi copyright; Apple did a crime; DeCSS v civilian aviation; Navy x SF's queering; Micosoft v FLOSS; Sony-BMG needs a new DRM czar; Lossy copying…

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Stop Using AA Lithium Batteries in Portable Strobes and Speedlights

This week, Canon published a Service Notice to its websites urging photographers not to use lithium or lithium-ion batteries in its Speedlites, battery packs, and macro twin light products, surprising many that this was suddenly an issue. The thing is, it's not sudden at all, and almost every manufacturer cautions against it.

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Apple adds iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, and other products to Self Service repair program

If you’re eager to repair your MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, Apple Studio Display XDR, or other products, Apple has added some new options for you to work with. On Wednesday, Apple updated its Self Service Repair Store with replacement parts for the various products the company announced in March 2026. This includes the iPhone 17e, […]

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Decentralized Training Can Help Solve AI’s Energy Woes

Artificial intelligence harbors an enormous energy appetite. Such constant cravings are evident in the hefty carbon footprint of the data centers behind the AI boom and the steady increase over time of carbon emissions from training frontier AI models.

No wonder big tech companies are warming up to nuclear energy, envisioning a future fueled by reliable, carbon-free sources. But while…

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Panneaux solaires : comment Zendure met l’intelligence artificielle au service de l’autoconsommation énergétique [Sponso]

Fidèle à son credo d'accélérer la transition énergétique et d'œuvrer pour un développement plus durable, Zendure propose un écosystème basé sur l'énergie solaire qui allie performances matérielles et avancées logicielles grâce à l’IA.

Iran conflict brings energy boon for some, doom for others

Air defense batteries moved out of Asia. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Growing domestic frustration with the Trump administration. Formula 1 races in the Gulf canceled.

The secondary effects of the US-Israel war with Iran have been expansive. But no specific issue has perhaps been more pressing for governments than the fuel shortages prompted by the de facto closure of the Strait of…

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