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Jay Peters

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    Snap is hosting a Specs launch event in September.

    The event, taking place on September 16th at 7PM ET, will be livestreamed.

    Snap announced the design for the augmented reality glasses — and their eye-watering $2,195 price — in June, but it’s unclear if anyone can look cool wearing them. (They seem especially heavy on the ears.)

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    Jay Peters
    The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX $1.6 billion for rocket launches.

    The orders will cover 18 Falcon 9 missions that are expected to be finished by the end of next year. SpaceX has already gotten more than $7 billion in Pentagon contracts in 2026, according to Reuters.

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    Jay Peters
    Waymo is “gradually resuming” freeway driving.

    After suspending freeway routes in May because of safety concerns in construction zones, Waymo announced that freeway routes coming back in Phoenix and “soon” in Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco.

    In a statement to TechCrunch, Waymo said it had implemented “designed to improve performance around freeway construction zones.”

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    Jay Peters
    Waymo’s new Ojai cars are getting Gemini AI.

    Using the in-car screens, you can access Gemini for things like changing the temperature in your Waymo or getting a recommendation for a good coffee shop, Waymo says. The feature is in beta, and Gemini operates “independently from the Waymo Driver.”

    The Ojai cars are also getting an “all-new screen interface.” The three screens in the vehicle will all be able to show different things, though you can also set a minimal “Calm Mode” if you’d prefer.

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    Jay Peters
    A new look at the Pixel 11 Pro.

    Google is teasing its upcoming smartphone again ahead of the August 12th launch event. The company has already shown off the glowy orb in the camera bar that’s visible in this new ad, and while Google still hasn’t said what the light is for, it might be called Pixel Glow.

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    Jay Peters
    This week in the big AI data center buildout.

    AI data center projects are continuing to pop up across the US, with frequent opposition from locals concerned about their impact. Here are a few recent articles about the projects:

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    Jay Peters
    Willie Nelson is pushing back against data centers in his hometown.

    “The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter),” Nelson says.

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    Jay Peters
    Want to major in being an influencer?

    Arizona State has a degree for that. According to the description of the “Content Creation” program:

    The Bachelor of Arts program in content creation prepares you to become an influencer and strategic storyteller who thrives in the rapidly evolving creator economy. Program coursework emphasizes content planning, video and podcast production, global perspectives and personal branding.

    Content Creation

    [Arizona State University]