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As a solution to the unreliable nature of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, a Swiss startup called Energy Vault is nearing the completion of two gravity battery units that are located in China and Texas. The idea behind a gravity battery system is to lift a heavy object (like a large mass of concrete or a weight) using energy from a power source, and when energy […]
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Rejoice, two of the biggest contributors to the AI movie trailer problem on YouTube have been taken down. Read more ›
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One developer tells MIT Technology Review that AI tools weaken the coding instincts he used to have. And beyond that, "It's just not fun sitting there with my work being done for me." But is AI making coders faster? "After speaking to more than 30 developers, technology executives, analysts, and researchers, MIT Technology Review found that the picture is not as straightforward as it might seem..." For some developers on... Read more ›
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The Department of Homeland Security is now reviewing the social media of some visa applicants, causing delays in processing for some foreign workers. Read more ›
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Archive.org now has a page with "the raw analog waveform and the reconstructed digital tape image (analog.tap), read at the Computer History Museum's Shustek Research Archives on 19 December 2025 by Al Kossow using a modified tape reader and analyzed with Len Shustek's readtape tool." A Berlin-based retrocomputing enthusiast has created a page with the contents of the tape ready for bootstrapping, "including a tar file of the filesystem," and... Read more ›
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Valve has begun the final phase of its plan to end Steam support for 32-bit versions of Windows, with a December Steam client update that changes how the platform runs on modern systems. Read more ›
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Back in October, tipster Digital Chat Station shared specs of a compact OnePlus smartphone, said to arrive in the first half of 2026. Now, DCS has shared the specs of the OnePlus 15T, which will feature a 6.3" 165Hz screen of 1.5K resolution with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner embedded. The OnePlus 15T will have a metal frame and pack a battery with a capacity of at least 7,000 mAh.... Read more ›
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After 18,000 hours of simulated use, RTINGS' longevity test reveals fascinating insights into the TVs that dominate our markets today. While OLED has clearly overcome its reliability woes to become the least vulnerable panel type, LCDs with local dimming are still competitive and fare better than their unified-backlight brethren. Read more ›
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The Justice Department released new documents related to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Read more ›
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Newly released documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein probe reveal some of the high-profile figures who rubbed elbows with the financier. Read more ›
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Faraway road trips just got a lot easier, at least for the passengers. Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between the two Japanese conglomerates created to produce electric vehicles, announced that its Afeela EV will come with PS Remote Play. While playing video games in a car may be a niche feature, it means drivers will have something to do when parked, and passengers can chip away at their favorite... Read more ›
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New York governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Friday aimed at holding large AI developers accountable for the safety of their models. The RAISE Act establishes rules for greater transparency, requiring these companies to publish information about their safety protocols and report any incidents within 72 hours of their occurrence. It comes a few months after California adopted similar legislation. But, the penalties aren't going to be nearly as steep... Read more ›
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Gone are the days when Netflix was the only streaming app you needed. Thankfully, on a Roku smart TV, you can get by with just these five extra apps. Read more ›
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'Steel Ball Run,' the next chapter in the 'Jojo's Bizarre Adventure' saga, gets a new trailer ahead of its spring premiere. Read more ›
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Fortnite will not be returning to iOS in Japan next year "as promised" because, according to Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney, Apple has allegedly launched "another travesty of obstruction and lawbreaking". Read more Read more ›
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While every site you've ever visited in 2025 seems intent on summarising your year even for things you absolutely don't need to be summarised (the cards I completed in Asana this year? Uh, no thanks), there's one wrapped message you probably won't be getting this year: Xbox. Read more Read more ›
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GenAI and LLMs almost got a soft pass to enter the Nebula Awards, but the sci-fi/fantasy writing community shut that down. Read more ›
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The Trump Administration was legally required to release all documents related to federal investigations of Jeffrey Epstein by Friday, with only limited grounds for withholding documents and full explanations required for any redactions. They did not do this. Or anything close to it. The Justice Department released several thousand documents Friday, but top officials acknowledged […] Read more ›
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If you still haven't bought into the Steam Deck craze, it'll cost you a little extra to take the plunge now since Valve is only offering OLED models. Valve announced in a note on its Steam Deck page that it's "no longer producing the Steam Deck LCD 256GB model," adding that "once sold out, it will no longer be available." As of this article's publishing, the $399 Steam Deck with... Read more ›
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If you’re feeling the stress of having procrastinated on your holiday shopping — and you missed out during Black Friday and Cyber Monday — we’ve got you. We’ve found a variety of gadgets on sale that make for great gifts, many of which will ship in time for the holidays. One of the standouts is […] Read more ›
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With the latest smartphones becoming compatible with satellite tech, Android is expected to introduce a new centralized interface for managing apps with satellite connectivity, indicating a broader push to integrate non-terrestrial networks (NTN) into the OS. The feature suggests that more apps could support satellite communication in the near future, depending on the type of service offered by telcos. When fiddling around with the 2512 Android Canary release on a... Read more ›
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Huawei has just introduced it’s newest laptop, the HM740, the first office computer bundled with HarmonyOS, expanding the brand’s operating system beyond mobile devices. The machine was designed specifically for enterprise productivity and brings a combo of features like portability, performance, and advanced connectivity. Sporting a slim and lightweight design (1.32 kg/2.91 lbs. with a thickness of 14.5 mm/0.57-inches), the computer has a 14.2-inch OLED touchscreen with a 120 Hz... Read more ›
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YouTube just took another step toward becoming a full-scale streaming television service with the launch of a new offering more focused on dedicated TV channel plans. Announced last week on December 10th, the initiative introduces subscription packages organized by content genre and is currently available in the U.S.. Under the YouTube TV branding, the platform plans to offer more than 10 genre-specific packages, covering areas such as sports, news, family... Read more ›
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WhatsApp continues refining its user experience by combining the rollout of AI features with ongoing interface design improvements; One of the latest releases focuses on simplifying and accelerating media sharing and the new changes have recently been made available to some Android users through the beta program. The update brings a redesigned attachment and sharing menu within the app. Previously, users needed to open specific options (such as the gallery)... Read more ›
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The long-awaited OnePlus 15R 5G was finally introduced to global markets, after months of rumors and leaks; The smartphone stands out as one of the first devices to adopt Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 platform, while also offering a very large battery capacity outside China. Speaking about design, the flagship features a slightly raised rear camera module shaped like a pill, housing the sensors and an integrated LED flash. It... Read more ›
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For $299, Motorola’s new Moto G Power (2026) is making its debut in the budget smartphone space. Officially announced today, the latest Power model doubles down on what the series does best — long battery life, a big screen, and durability — while delivering three significant upgrades over last year’s version. Sadly, there is a trade-off: wireless charging is gone. Positioned above the standard Moto G (2026) launched earlier this... Read more ›
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Apple has announced that it will start displaying more ads in the App Store’s search results beginning in 2026, with the stated goal of increasing opportunities for developers and advertisers to reach users. The change was disclosed through an update on Apple’s Ads website and will affect how ads show up when users search for apps in the App Store. As of now, ads are shown primarily at the top... Read more ›
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