[ Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Mechanical engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new way of determining the internal structure and health of batteries that power many of the electronic devices and vehicles at the center of our everyday lives. The technique, published as part of a study in the Journal of Energy … Read more
[ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared surprised when he was confronted by an AI-generated image of himself asking him if he had doubles during his marathon end-of-year press conference on Dec 14. “Vladimir Vladimirovich, hello,” the image on a big screen said to Putin, who appeared briefly taken aback. “I wanted to ask you … Read more
[ SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd said on Friday it will invest $820 million to build a battery cathode material factory in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Last year, the South Korean petrochemicals maker announced its plans to invest more than $3 billion through 2027 to build a battery cathode factory in … Read more
[ Every year, I gift at least one person an astrology-themed item. You can get them anything from a candle with scent notes specifically selected for a Virgo to a book with adorable artwork and fun facts about a Sagittarius. There are even socks for four different astrology signs that are still sitting in my … Read more
[ Express News Service Imagine you are on a relaxing long drive, rain tapping on your car’s roof, while you are enjoying your favourite number. Suddenly, something intrudes, breaking the vibe—yet another advertisement. Annoying, isn’t it? Check out these ad-free music player apps that not only provide a seamless listening experience but also some amazing add-on … Read more
[ Enlarge / Girl with an ecstasy tablet on her tongue. A corporation dedicated to studying the benefits of psychedelic drugs filed an application with the Food and Drug Administration this week for approval to use MDMA—aka ecstasy or molly—in combination with talk therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. If approved, it would be the … Read more
[ Enlarge / The dream of everybody having blue bubbles, and epic photos of perfectly digestible meals, as proffered by Beeper. Beeper A friend of mine had been using Beeper’s iMessage-for-Android app, Beeper Mini to keep up on group chats where she was the only Android user. It worked great until last Friday, when it … Read more
[ FEW Amazon Fire Stick owners realise there is a secret menu hiding on their device that can unlock four free perks when accessed. The perks include being able to add a new recommendations bar, clear credentials from apps when you want to sell it, and check your Wi-Fi speed. 1 These little-known features are … Read more
[ While visiting a hi-tech company in Guangdong as part of the trip, Xi said China needed to “take the road of self-reliance on a higher level” as the country is faced with “major changes unseen in a century”. 02:01 Xi Jinping vows to promote Shenzhen as global trade hub during 40th anniversary visit Xi … Read more
[ Apple is moving forward with self-driving car technology and is targeting 2024 to produce a passenger vehicle that could include its own breakthrough battery technology, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The iPhone maker’s automotive efforts, known as Project Titan, have proceeded unevenly since 2014 when it first started to design its own … Read more
