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A simple trick just made tiny lasers more powerful than ever
Science Daily - 23 Aug 2025 11:32
Researchers at Zhejiang University have found a way to stop performance-killing Auger recombination in perovskite lasers, using a clever additive during processing. Their method produced a record-breaking laser with unpr...
Beat a potential ban with this limited-time offer on the DJI Mini 4K drone at Amazon
Mashable - 23 Aug 2025 06:00
Where to buy DJI drones online. The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $249 on Amazon.
Google Says It Dropped the Energy Cost of AI Queries By 33x In One Year
Slashdot - 23 Aug 2025 05:30
Google has released (PDF) a new analysis of its AI's environmental impact, showing that it has cut the energy use of AI text queries by a factor of 33 over the past year. Each prompt now consumes about 0.24 watt-hour...
Arch Linux Faces 'Ongoing' DDoS Attack
Slashdot - 23 Aug 2025 18:34
"Some joyless ne'er-do-well has loosed a botnet on the community-driven Arch Linux distro," reports the Register, with a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack that apparently started a week ago. Arch ma...
Apple Store in Bengaluru prepares for September 2 opening
AppleInsider - 23 Aug 2025 15:00
The Apple Store in Bengaluru, India, will be opening soon, with the website confirming Apple Hebbal will open its doors on September 2.The Apple Logo for Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru, India - Image Credit: AppleApple has be...
Scientists Propose a Smarter Way to Hunt for Alien Radio Signals
Gizmodo - 23 Aug 2025 14:00
We might find intelligent aliens by looking for them the same way theyd find us.
Meet Robot Drummer: Scientists train an AI to drum like Linkin Park and AC/DC - but it sounds like it has plenty of practice to do
Live Science - 23 Aug 2025 13:00
Robot Drummer is a simulated program able to learn pop, rock, and jazz songs with reinforcement learning.
Apple reportedly prepping enterprise AI support beyond ChatGPT
9 to 5 Mac - 23 Aug 2025 03:12
On personal iPhones, users can decide whether they want Apple Intelligence to connect to ChatGPT. But on corporate devices, things can be trickier. Thats why Apple is reportedly adding support for enterprise accounts, bu...
Bluesky Blocks Service In Mississippi Over Age Assurance Law
Slashdot - 23 Aug 2025 02:20
Bluesky has blocked access to its service in Mississippi rather than comply with a new state law requiring age verification for all social media users. TechCrunch reports: In a blog post published on Friday, the company ...
This Engine Has Powered More Pickup Trucks Than Any Other In History
Slash Gear - 24 Aug 2025 01:45
Easy to fix, nearly indestructible, and endlessly adaptable, we tell you everything you need to know about the engine that defined generations of trucks.
Toyota's Most Reliable Hybrid Vehicles, Ranked
Slash Gear - 24 Aug 2025 01:30
If you're looking to invest in a Toyota hybrid vehicle, turn your focus to this list, ranking the Japanese brand's hybrid offerings by reliability.
Diesel Vs Biodiesel: The Key Differences (And Why They Matter)
Slash Gear - 24 Aug 2025 01:15
Diesel and biodiesel are very similar - so similar that they can run in many of the same engines - but there are some key differences between them.
5 Of The Most Reliable Plug-In Hybrid Cars You Can Buy
Slash Gear - 24 Aug 2025 01:00
Plug-in hybrids have a more complex powertrain, which sounds like it would be less reliable long-term. There are several PHEVs on the market that say otherwise.
Which Planes Are Allowed To Land At The World's Most Dangerous Airport?
Slash Gear - 24 Aug 2025 00:45
Surrounded by snowy mountains and prone to bad weather, this airport in Nepal is the most dangerous in the world. Only certain planes can land there.
5 Of The Best New SUVs You Can Buy In 2025, According To KBB
Slash Gear - 24 Aug 2025 00:35
Are you in the market for a new SUV? There are many options to choose from, but according to Kelley Blue Book, these are the best models to consider.
Intel's New Funding Came From Already-Awarded Grants. So What Happens Next?
Slashdot - 24 Aug 2025 00:34
The U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel "is a mistake," writes the Washington Post's editorial board, calling Intel "an aging also-ran in critical markets" that "has spent recent years stumbl...
5 Activities ISS Astronauts Are Absolutely Banned From Doing
Slash Gear - 24 Aug 2025 00:30
You may think leaving Earth is the ultimate liberation, but ISS astronauts face strict rules prohibiting booze, bread, and even a quick shower.
What Is The Top Speed Of The Fastest US Navy Ship In Service In 2025?
Slash Gear - 24 Aug 2025 00:15
Of all the ships in the United States Navy, none are faster than the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). This 400-foot vessel cuts right through water.
How Reliable Is Starlink? Here's What Users Say
Slash Gear - 24 Aug 2025 00:00
Starlink is often the best and only option if you want a fast internet connection in remote areas, but is it reliable? Find out what users had to say about it.
Is There A Difference Between A Tool Box And A Tool Chest?
Slash Gear - 23 Aug 2025 23:45
Storing your tools is an important part of ownership, but is there any meaningful difference between a tool chest and a tool box for your storage?
New Zealand Air Traffic Control Failure Likely Caused By Data Transfer Issue
Slashdot - 23 Aug 2025 23:34
Last weekend New Zealand experienced an hour-long air traffic control failure that disrupted flights, leaving five plans circling and four others unable to take off, according to Radio New Zealand. The country's sole...
New Study Suggests We Should Search for "Spillover" from Extraterrestrial Radio Communications
Universe Today - 23 Aug 2025 23:29
New analysis of human deep space communications suggests the most likely places to detect signals from an extraterrestrial intelligence.