Author: Zach_Wilson
Donut Lab’s solid-state battery could barely hold a charge after getting damaged
If you’ll recall, during the extreme heat tests, the pouch surrounding Donut’s battery lost its vacuum seal. This led to researchers at Finland’s state-owned VTT Technical Research Centre, which conducted all of the lab’s previous tests, to explore whether the cell could still function under these high-stress, high-temperature conditions. As…
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Apple’s WWDC 2026 event starts June 8th
In its press release, Apple says, “WWDC26 will spotlight incredible updates for Apple platforms, including AI advancements and exciting new software and developer tools.” According to the latest rumors, this fall we could see a staggered iPhone hardware update, with the iPhone 18 Pro arriving months before the standard model,…
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Strava reveals location of French warship after naval officer logs run on aircraft carrier deck
A French naval officer accidentally revealed his warship’s location This happened when he uploaded his fitness data to Strava The fitness app has previously compromised security in similar ways You might not think that your regular Strava run is a security risk, but when both public activity logging and sensitive…
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PDP’s wireless guitar controller has returned to its best price to date
The early 2020s were kind of a dark time if you were a fan of Rock Band. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners didn’t get an improved, more feature-packed guitar controller until early 2024 when PDP launched the Riffmaster. While it launched for $129.99 and later rose to $149.99,…
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LG Sound Suite review: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a powerful package
The premise seems simple enough. LG promises that you can set its Sound Suite speakers anywhere and Dolby’s home theater tech will make them perform well. The soundbar, subwoofer and speakers don’t have to go in prescribed locations for the best results, which means you can place them where you…
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Some writing advice from Project Hail Mary’s Andy Weir
Andy Weir has done pretty well when it comes to adaptations. His first novel, The Martian, was turned into a movie in 2015, and the Ridley Scott-directed picture earned more than $600 million at the box office. And Project Hail Mary just had a huge opening weekend that puts it…
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