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A team of researchers in China has just pulled the curtain back on a new sodium-sulfur battery design that could fundamentally change the math on energy storage. By leaning into the very chemistry that has historically made sulfur a headache for engineers, they have managed to build a cell that is incredibly cheap to make but still packs a massive energy punch. The design, which is currently being tested in the lab, uses dirt-cheap ingredients: sulfur, sodium, aluminum, and a chlorine-based electrolyte. In early trials, the battery hit energy densities over 2,000 watt-hours per kilogram – a figure that blows…
CATL opens Middle East’s first NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh —currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China. The facility offers comprehensive full-lifecycle after-sales support, cultivates local technical talent and accelerates the deployment of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions. It also functions as a regional ecosystem hub linking diverse stakeholders and resources to drive industrial synergy and sustainable growth. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — On January 10, 2026, CATL opened the Middle East’s first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region’s shift toward…
A massive treasure trove of Instagram user data has just bubbled back up to the surface, and it’s putting millions of accounts back in the crosshairs more than a year after the original leak was thought to be dead and buried. Roughly 17.5 million accounts are caught up in this latest wave after the data started making the rounds on a notorious hacking forum in early January 2026. According to a security alert from Malwarebytes, a hacker going by the handle “Solonik” is the one behind the leak. While this might feel like a brand-new security breach, experts say the…
Samsung is reportedly eyeing a late February launch for its next set of flagship phones in the Galaxy S26 series. So far, leaks have painted a rather modest picture of the upgrade situation for these upcoming phones. Now, a recent spotting on a certification database has seemingly confirmed rather disappointing news for the mid-tier Galaxy S26 Plus. The key takeaway A Samsung smartphone carrying the SM-947B model identifier was recently spotted on the SGS database. Though the documents don’t show any pictures of the device or any other technical aspect, they confirm the battery capacity. And it’s not good news. …
Smart glasses, such as those sold by Meta Ray-Ban, aren’t particularly well-suited for conversations in public places. A key part of the problem is that their mic and speaker assembly is not up to the same standard as a pair of dedicated earbuds like the AirPods. Thankfully, a software-driven trick is fixing the challenge of talking in chaotic places for Meta smart glasses users. What can it do? The solution is called Conversation focus, and it’s not rolling out for all users who registered for the Early Access program to test experimental features. The new feature essentially focuses on a…
It’s a remarkably sunny day for San Francisco. The fog that often encases the city in the morning has lifted, opening up spectacular views of Golden Gate and its eponymous bridge. I’m sharing a 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class with two other people, and as we’re enjoying the scenery, the car brings itself to a halt at a stop sign, checks that the intersection is clear, and makes a left turn without any human intervention. This is Mercedes’ latest driver-assist system in action. It’s called MB.Drive Assist Pro, and it’s coming to the United States in the redesigned CLA-Class later this year.…
Grok, the Elon Musk-backed AI chatbot woven into the fabric of X, has started walling off its image generation and editing tools to paid subscribers. The change follows a tidal wave of criticism regarding the tool’s ability to churn out non-consensual sexualized imagery. While the restriction is clearly an attempt to stem the tide of controversy, regulators, advocacy groups, and users alike argue that it does little to stop the creation of harmful and potentially illegal content involving women and children. Starting late Thursday, Grok officially moved its image-making features behind the X Premium paywall, which starts at $8 per…
OnePlus Pad Go 2 MSRP $399.00 Released December 2025 “The OnePlus Pad Go 2 presents an Android-ified version of an iPad, with strong processing power and a good-looking screen to make it a useful entertainment device. However the software isn’t up to snuff to rival Apple’s heavyweight, and it has no killer feature.” Pros Competitive price Lots of power Nice big screen Affordable accessories Cons Android feels awkward on large screen Poor auto-brightness Battery should last longer Instant insight More so than most Android tablets, the OnePlus Pad Go 2 sets itself up as a rival to the stalwart Apple…
Air purifiers haven’t fundamentally changed in decades. Most still rely on bulky HEPA filters, high-powered fans, and consumable cartridges that must run continuously to be effective. It’s a model built on the assumption that constant air circulation and filtration are the only way to clean indoor air.But what if they aren’t? Meet AirSancta®, a company re-imagining air purification with a radically different approach: water. Powered by its proprietary NanoJet® Technology, AirSancta® uses nano droplets of water to encapsulate and remove airborne pollutants from the air — without filters, chemical additives, or consumable replacements. It looks like magic. It isn’t. It’s…
All the way back in 2021, Apple put a notch on its laptops. Five generations later, it’s still here. But what’s truly surprising is that Apple hasn’t played around with any meaningful utilities around it, unlike the Dynamic Island that gives a functional twist to the pill-shaped hole on your iPhone’s screen. Thankfully, the developer community has built a handful of cool apps that turn the notch into an activity hub. From music playback and calendar control to a tiny viewfinder for the webcam, the notch can now do a lot. In my most recent trip to the Mac community…