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Researchers at the University of Hong Kong developed a new stainless steel called SS-H2 that forms a second protective layer at high voltages, allowing it to withstand the harsh conditions of seawater-based hydrogen production. This breakthrough could cut electrolyzer structural material costs by 40 times compared to expensive titanium components currently used.
Apple's expected future CEO, John Ternus, reportedly told staff internally that Apple is "about to change the world" with its next AI devices. These include camera-equipped AirPods Pro that feed Siri visual data, screenless smart...
A 23-year-old Taiwanese student stopped four high-speed trains for 48 minutes by broadcasting a fake emergency alarm using a Software-Defined Radio. He bypassed seven security layers because the rail system's encryption keys...
Beat is a free, open-source Mac screenwriting app (paid on iOS) using the portable Fountain format. It features distraction-free writing, auto-formatting, revision tracking, plugin support, and export to Final Draft or PDF — with...
Microsoft's Azure CTO admitted that Windows 11 still runs on Win32, a core software layer built in the 1990s — something nobody predicted would last this long. Despite attempts to replace it, millions of apps still depend on it,...
Apple will refine macOS 27's Liquid Glass design to fix LCD readability issues, while also adding Siri upgrades, a standalone Siri app, deeper Apple Intelligence integration, and automatic Safari tab grouping.
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Bumble is replacing its signature swipe feature with AI-driven matchmaking and dropping its women-first messaging rule. Paid users fell 21% to 3.2 million, though revenue per user rose 8% to $22.20.
Apple is reportedly developing an AirTag-sized AI pendant that works as an iPhone accessory, expected to launch as soon as 2027. The circular, clip-or-necklace-wearable device will feature cameras, a microphone, and Siri...
The Anthbot M9 is a wire-free robot lawn mower that maps your yard using GPS-based technology and is fully controlled through an iPhone app. It handles rain automatically, covers front and back yards, runs quieter than a robot...
Perplexity has expanded its Personal Computer feature to all Mac users, turning Macs into autonomous AI agents that run tasks 24/7 using local and web-based apps. Previously limited to Max subscribers, it now requires only a Pro...
Android Native SBS splits your Android phone's display into side-by-side mode for VR headsets like Google Cardboard, enabling large virtual screen viewing. It requires root access and has been primarily tested on Samsung S4 with...
Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary deal for Intel to manufacture chips used in Apple devices, marking a significant shift in Apple's supply chain strategy. Apple currently relies solely on TSMC for its chips, but supply...
Microsoft's new Windows 11 "Low Latency Profile" temporarily spikes CPU speed for 1–3 seconds when launching apps or menus, making Edge and Outlook open 40% faster and menus load 70% quicker, with minimal battery or heat impact.
NASA is preparing to train astronauts using a prototype of Blue Origin's moon lander, as the agency works toward landing humans on the moon by 2028. This marks a key step in turning that goal from a plan into reality.
Released in 1979, the Atari 800 was a groundbreaking personal computer featuring unique hardware like two cartridge slots, four joystick ports, internal expansion cards, and a built-in speaker. A recently acquired Facebook...
A Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 running Alpine Linux is serving a live public website entirely from its 512MB of RAM, with no disk activity after booting. Using a cheap $4/year VPS to handle TLS encryption, the Pi only serves static...
The Pentagon, alongside NASA and the FBI, has begun declassifying hundreds of UFO/UAP incident files as a transparency initiative, with more videos to follow. No alien technology has been confirmed.
Somewhere between science fiction and your next smartphone upgrade, Samsung is quietly working on something remarkable. The company is reportedly developing a holographic display, codenamed "H1," that uses microscopic structures...
Google's Android mascot recently appeared in a "glassy, transparent" look strikingly similar to Apple's new Liquid Glass design, sparking accusations of copying. Android head Samir Sumaidaie denied it, but skeptics remain...
Perplexity's AI-powered personal computer assistant is now available to all Mac users, not just those paying for a Max subscription. The tool was previously locked behind a premium plan, so opening it up marks a significant...
Google shut down Project Mariner on May 4, 2026, a browser-controlling AI agent launched in December 2024 that could shop, search, and complete multi-step web tasks automatically. Rather than a failure, it's more of a pivot —...
PCIe 8.0's first full draft spec targets 1 TB/s bidirectional bandwidth—8x faster than current consumer hardware—with completion expected before 2028. It introduces fiber-based connectors and maintains backward compatibility,...
Chrome is quietly installing Gemini Nano, a 4GB AI model, on users' devices without consent — and it reinstalls after deletion. This raises concerns about storage, privacy, and potential GDPR violations.
A simple Apple Shortcut shared by Quinn Nelson lets iPhone users jump directly to any app's settings with just a quick Control Center swipe, bypassing the slower process Apple's iOS 18 Settings redesign created. Setting it up...