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‘Works in the dark’: Scientists transform balsa wood into a solar material that stores heat and generates power 24/7
Engineered wood stores solar heat and releases it to generate electricity Nanoscale modifications turn balsa into a heat-driven power material Phosphorene coating enables broad-spectrum sunlight absorption and efficient heat conversion Ordinary balsa wood can now absorb sunlight, store heat, and generate electricity even in the dark after a team of…
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These are the stunning images of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 — and there are some surprising camera choices among the winners
SWPA is one of the most prestigious global photo contests This year attracted Over 430,000 entries from more than 200 countries The winner takes home a $25,000 top prize and Sony camera gear I’ve had the pleasure of attending the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 in London, where the overall…
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Gucci-branded Google smart glasses are coming next year
Google is reportedly partnering with Gucci to make a pair of AI smart glasses stylish enough people might actually want to wear them. According to Reuters, Gucci parent company Kering is planning to launch the glasses sometime in 2027. Google’s first pair of Android XR glasses, “Project Aura,” are expected…
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Ballmer gives $80 million to NPR, with strings attached
“This does not replace federal funding,” Maher said. “This does not replace the shortfalls. We still need to continue to operate effectively in order to be able to do the work that we do day in and day out.” Several people within NPR said the network has been planning scenarios…
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Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update
Netflix announced on Thursday that it will be launching a redesigned mobile app, which will include a vertical video feed, at the end of April. “This redesign will better reflect our expanding entertainment offering and make it easier for members to engage how and when they want,” the company said…
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Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings is officially leaving the company
Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings plans to leave the company after nearly 30 years. The news comes as part of Netflix’s Q1 2026 earnings results released on Thursday, which says Hastings “will not stand for re-election to our Board when his current term expires at the Annual Meeting in…
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