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New storage platform delivers predictable renewabl...
Europe's largest vanadium redox flow battery—located at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology—has achieved an important research milestone: In a controlled test, it was possible to successfully demonstrate for the first time how renewable energies such as wind and...
Quantum satellite launched into space
The QUICK³ nano satellite will test components for future quantum satellite systems. The goal is to enable rapid and secure communication using quantum technology. Developed by a research consortium led by TUM professor Tobias Vogl, the satellite was launched...
US following up on possible Tesla robotaxi infract...
US safety regulators contacted Tesla after its self-driving cars stopped abruptly, sped or swerved into the wrong lane as the company began limited robotaxi service, US officials said Tuesday.
US judge backs using copyrighted books to train AI...
A US federal judge has sided with Anthropic regarding training its artificial intelligence models on copyrighted books without authors' permission, a decision with the potential to set a major legal precedent in AI deployment.
Turning captured carbon into natural gas could pro...
Solar and wind energy are highly variable, dependent on the day, weather and location of the facilities. At times, they can generate more electricity than is needed, but they can also fall short when demand is at its peak....
Don’t toss your Windows 10 PC! Try switching to KD...
Come October 14th, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That means no more new features or improvements, no more security fixes (though you can extend those another year by using Microsoft services), and the gradual loss of...
The MSI MPG B850I EDGE TI WIFI Is An ITX Powerhous...
Fans of ITX systems should take a look at The FPS Review's MSI MPG B850I EDGE TI WIFI article, as it might just be the next motherboard for you. Among the…
Best 5 VPNs for streaming Netflix and other servic...
VPNs aren’t just useful for keeping your online activities safe and private, they’re also a great way to bypass restrictions on streaming content in other countries. The top VPN providers continue to stay one step ahead of streaming services...
New study reveals bias in AI text detection tools ...
A study published in PeerJ Computer Science reveals significant accuracy-bias trade-offs in artificial intelligence text detection tools that could disproportionately impact non-native English speakers and certain academic disciplines in scholarly publishing.
Remember How Cool Google Earth Was When It Launche...
It has been 20 years since we first got a chance to try Google Earth, with it punishing the onboard graphics capabilities of many office computers as people tried it out at…
Windows 10 gets an extra year of free security upd...
For a long time, there’s been a Sword of Damocles hanging over the PC users who didn’t want to give up Windows 10, no matter how much Microsoft begged them to upgrade to 11 and/or buy a new laptop....
France's Versailles unveils AI-powered talking sta...
Visitors to France's famed Palace of Versailles can now strike up a conversation with talking statues instead of listening to a traditional audio guide, as part of a new collaboration with artificial intelligence companies, the palace has said.
Asus ROG Azoth X Review: A very different aestheti...
Asus' new flagship ROG Azoth X keyboard looks very different from its predecessor — white, colorful, and with semi-translucent keycaps for better backlighting. The new Azoth X also comes with a wrist rest and support for Asus' new web-based...
How the Internet of Things devices affect your pri...
Some unusual witnesses helped convict Alex Murdaugh of the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul.
UK antitrust watchdog says Google may have to offe...
Google could be forced to let British users choose whether to use rival search services, the country's antitrust watchdog said Tuesday as it proposed using new digital regulations to boost competition.
Iran's internet blackout left people in the dark. ...
In recent days, Iranians experienced a near-complete internet blackout, with local service providers—including mobile services—repeatedly going offline. Iran's government has cited cybersecurity concerns for ordering the shutdown.
Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in ...
Waymo's robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta on Tuesday in an expansion of a partnership with Uber that began earlier this year in Austin.
EU lawmakers vote to bar carry-on luggage fees on ...
European lawmakers pushed on Tuesday to ban airlines from charging passengers for small carry-on luggage in a move strongly opposed by the aviation sector.