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China Claims 'All-Iron' Battery Out Performs Lithium At A Fraction Of The Cost
Slash Gear - 25 May 2026 00:45
Lithium is an expensive metal, and although we use lithium batteries all the time, they do have some compromises. Can all-iron batteries fix that?
Linus Torvalds to start being more hardnosed about pointless pull requests - some of which come from AIs
The Register - 25 May 2026 01:45SpaceX Starship Flight Test 12 ends with a bang
Mashable - 25 May 2026 12:09
SpaceX launched Starship Flight Test 12 from Starbase, including Starlink satellite dummies and new in-flight camera footage.
California Executive Order Directs Businesses and State Agencies to Prepare for AI-Driven Workforce Disruption
Slashdot - 25 May 2026 04:34
Thursday California's governor issued an executive order "directing state agencies to prepare workers and businesses for AI-driven workforce disruption," reports San Francisco's KQED. In a statement the g...
Google has seriously leaned into AI enshittification lately
The Register - 25 May 2026 01:00A Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Could Transform Autoimmune Disease
Singularity Hub - 25 May 2026 22:57
Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system in lupus, Graves disease, and other conditions where the bodys defenses go rogue. The post A Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Could Transform A...
Apple vs US antitrust case sees government attempting to escape discovery process
AppleInsider - 25 May 2026 22:48
The DOJ spent years threatening to bring antitrust charges against Apple, and now that it finally has, the US government seems incapable of participating in its own case.Apple wants the DOJ to play ball in its own courtT...
China Launched Artificial Embryos to Orbit to Find Out If We Can Have Space Babies
Gizmodo - 25 May 2026 21:25
Human reproduction beyond Earth is no longer reserved for science fiction.
A Swimmer Broke a World Record at the Enhanced Games
Wired - 25 May 2026 17:32
Dozens of juiced athletes competed at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Most wont admit what drugs they used.
Indonesia blocks Polymarket amid expanding global pressure against prediction market platforms
ReadWrite - 25 May 2026 13:34
Indonesia has blocked access to Polymarket after officials concluded that the prediction market platform operates as online gambling under national Indonesia blocks Polymarket amid expanding global pressure against predi...
Googles latest attempt to fix token quotas is here: Say hello to Gemini 3.5 Flash Low
Android Authority - 25 May 2026 13:30
Google rolls out a low-effort variant of Gemini 3.5 Flash to stop simple Antigravity tasks from draining token limits.
eufy Wearable Breast Pump S2 Pro
The Gadget Flow - 25 May 2026 13:00
The eufy Wearable Breast Pump S2 Pro is a hands-free, app-connected breast pump. Its comfortable and efficient, offering real-world convenience for nursing moms. VibraPump and HeatFlow 2.0 Technology: Built-in vibration ...
TrapDoor Supply Chain Attack Spreads Credential-Stealing Malware via npm, PyPI, and CratesIO
The Hacker News - 25 May 2026 11:29
A new coordinated cross-ecosystem software supply chain attack campaign has targeted npm, PyPI, and Crates.io to distribute credential-stealing malware. The campaign, codenamed TrapDoor, spans more than 34 malicious pack...
AI 'Crashes the Party' at This Year's Cannes Film Festival - Including Multi-Year Meta Partnership
Slashdot - 25 May 2026 01:34
AI "crashed the party" at this year's Cannes Film Festival, writes The Hollywood Reporter. The festival exposed "the fault lines reshaping cinema," their article argues, including how "AI is here ...
4 Apple Products You Should Avoid Buying Used
BGR - 25 May 2026 23:47
Thinking about buying refurbished Apple products? Some used devices carry hidden risks that can outweigh the savings compared to buying new.
We Finally Know What the Jony Ive-Designed Ferrari EV Looks Like
Gizmodo - 25 May 2026 23:38
There are some familiar Ferrari touches, but also a smooth, almost Apple Magic Mouse, look worked in.
Why Is PewDiePie Ending His Vlogs? Fans Fear Something Bigger Is Going On
IBTimes - 25 May 2026 23:37
PewDiePie and his wife Marzia will end their family vlog series to protect their son's privacy, marking a shift towards greater separation between public and personal life.
'Missing' Lee Andrews Update: Katie Price Backtracks on Kidnap Claims, Realises Husband Was Just Arrested
IBTimes - 25 May 2026 23:36
Katie Price has admitted that her 'missing' husband, Lee Andrews, told her he had been arrested in Dubai, casting doubt on her earlier public claims that he was kidnapped.
Tim Cook marks Memorial Day with annual tribute post
9 to 5 Mac - 25 May 2026 23:20
Apple CEO Tim Cook has published his annual Memorial Day tribute on X, continuing a long-running tradition of recognizing U.S. service members on national remembrance holidays. Read his message below. more
Not All USB-C Cables Can Transfer Data - Here's How To Tell Which Ones Can
BGR - 25 May 2026 23:17
Not all USB-C cables can transfer data or support fast charging speeds. Here's how to identify which cable is right for you before buying one.
This Costco DIY Find Is Designed To Easily Upgrade Your Garage Floor
Slash Gear - 25 May 2026 23:15
Upgrading any type of floor is quite a lot of work, and this applies to garage floors as well. Is there a simpler and more effective DIY solution?
Toxic plant on Ming dynasty-era surgical tools may be worlds oldest chemical evidence of topical anesthetic
Live Science - 25 May 2026 23:01
An analysis of residue on centuries-old surgical tools reveals the use of a toxic anesthetic in Ming dynasty-era Chinese medicine.