NASA launches Crew-8 mission with SpaceX marking the ninth human spaceflight and eighth crew rotational mission to ISS; Apple opts for online product announcements over traditional events with iPad Pro and iPad Air updates including OLED screen and M3 chip; AI's rapid growth in water-stressed areas like Arizona raises environmental concerns due to data center water and energy consumption impacting regions like Phoenix facing severe droughts and dwindling water sources, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts among tech companies, regulators, and the global community to address the environmental implications and balance technological advancement with resource preservation.