Image Credis: BMW's i7 gets re-powered on the way to solid state battery testingBMW GroupEarlier this week, we saw a camper loaded with solid-state battery power, and now a luxury electric vehicle is showcasing its own advanced energy storage. BMW is currently testing solid-state batteries in its i7 electric sedan. These sulfide-based batteries offer...
Microsoft has created an artificial intelligence (AI) model that outperforms traditional forecasting techniques in tracking air quality, weather systems, and climate-driven tropical storms, according to a study published Wednesday.Named Aurora, the system—still not commercially available—produced 10-day forecasts and predicted hurricane paths with greater accuracy, speed, and lower cost than standard models, researchers noted in...
Image Credits:TechCrunchFor more than 24 hours, many X users—including this reporter—have been encountering problems with the site’s basic functions. Some messages fail to load, timelines don’t update, and certain posts only appear after refreshing the webpage multiple times.The issues began Thursday afternoon, according to Downdetector, a crowdsourced platform that tracks web outages. Starting at...
Image Credits: PixabayThe messages appeared harmless, even routine. One, from someone claiming to be a potential guest, asked a hotel about an alleged comment on Booking.com. Another, seemingly from the booking site itself, requested a review of negative guest feedback.The emails were fraudulent—phishing scams designed to trick recipients into downloading malware that would steal...
Image Credits: pixabaySpotify is introducing a new “Upcoming Releases” hub to keep users updated on albums set to drop soon, the company announced Wednesday. The hub offers personalized recommendations based on each user’s listening habits.Accessible via the Search tab under “Browse all” on mobile, the hub will also highlight the global top 10 Countdowns—albums...
TeslaLast week, Tesla’s Optimus robot impressed with its dance moves. This week, it’s showcasing a range of everyday chores—executed with surprising finesse for a humanoid robot.Tesla Bot Tackles Household Chores Using Natural Language CommandsIn a new video, the “Tesla bot” responds to natural language commands as it performs tasks like tossing trash into a...
Credit: PixabayBitcoin hit a new all-time high on Wednesday, fueled by rising investor confidence and optimism over U.S. cryptocurrency legislation. Analysts cited growing bipartisan support in Congress for clearer regulations, especially around digital assets and stablecoins, as a key driver.The push for regulatory clarity reassures investors and signals a step toward wider adoption and...
Vines growing in Europe have experienced the greatest increases in heat, including in the Côtes du Rhône region (one vine from there shown here). Credit: PLOS Climate (2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pclm.0000539 / CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A new study by E.M. Wolkovich of the University of British Columbia, published in PLOS Climate, reports that climate change has affected wine-growing...
Credit: Tim Stevens for EngadgetThe selection of electric vehicles in North America continues to grow, but a noticeable gap has remained in one key area: three-row SUVs. Despite their popularity, affordable options have been scarce, with only high-end models like the Rivian R1S and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV filling the space.Kia addressed this last year...
Credit: PixabayAs AI tools such as ChatGPT become a regular part of our daily routines, we're encountering AI chatbots online more often. But are we embracing their presence, or resisting it?Researchers at Binghamton University are exploring these questions with the help of VizTrust, a new analytics tool designed to shed light on how trust...
