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Mercedes-AMG’s Axial-Flux System Packs 1,340 hp in a Lightweight Build

Automotive, Transportation & Automation / Jorge Paka

Mercedes’ AMG division has revealed a concept EV that’s essentially a street-legal rocket. Powered by three axial-flux motors, it delivers 1,340 horsepower (985.5 kW) and reaches a top speed of 220 mph (354 km/h). The new axial-flux motors are smaller, lighter, and more efficient. With a disc-shaped stator spinning parallel to the shaft, they’re 67% […]

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Bugatti’s All-wheel-drive Hybrid Powertrain is Absolutely Wild

Automotive, Transportation & Automation / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

When the Bugatti Tourbillon debuted in June 2024, most of the buzz (mine included) centered on its stunning design and clock-themed flair. But now we finally get a look under the hood. Efficiency Engineered to the Extreme And it’s jaw-dropping. Bugatti hasn’t just built a fast car—they’ve engineered a marvel. While rivals chase more power

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Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Anthropic in AI Book-Training Lawsuit

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Jorge Paka

Federal Judge William Alsup ruled that Anthropic’s use of published books to train its AI models without obtaining author permission is legal. This is the first court decision to support the argument that fair use can shield AI companies from liability when using copyrighted content to develop large language models (LLMs). Alsup’s Ruling May Shape

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Chrome For Android Now Supports Relocating the Address Bar To The Bottom Of The Screen

Apps & Software, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

Google Chrome’s Android browser is finally adopting a design change that Apple’s Safari introduced back in 2021 with iOS 15: the option to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen. On Tuesday, Google announced that the newest version of Chrome for Android now lets users reposition the address bar to the bottom,

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IPhone Users Upset by Apple Wallet ‘F1’ Movie Ad

Apps & Software, Tech / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Apple customers aren’t happy about receiving a push notification from the Apple Wallet app promoting the company’s original film, F1 the Movie. iPhone users took to social media to express frustration over the ad, which offered a $10 discount via Fandango for purchasing two or more tickets. Brad Pitt stars in the film, which explores

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Facebook Admins Report Widespread Bans, Meta Says It’s Working On a Fix

Apps & Software, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

After mass bans affecting Instagram and Facebook, users report Facebook Groups are now facing widespread suspensions. Reddit posts suggest thousands of groups across various categories, in the U.S. and abroad, have been affected. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone acknowledged the issue and said the company is actively working on a fix. “We’re aware of a technical

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A Futuristic, Starchitect-designed City Will Rise in the Arabian Desert

Architecture, Engineering, Uncategorized / Marcílio Santos

“Sharjah has commissioned Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) to design a brand-new city in the UAE.” Named Khalid Bin Sultan City, it will reshape the arid desert terrain with a central, oasis-inspired park. “BEEAH is developing Khalid Bin Sultan City near its ZHA-designed headquarters, with the city’s flowing forms echoing the building’s dune-like shape.“ Desert-Inspired Design

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Converting Plastic to Gasoline: Innovative Science or Just TikTok Trend?

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy / Jorge Paka

Imagine this: 21-year-old backyard inventor Julian Brown, in Alabama, clears away dirt and leaves from his DIY pyrolysis microwave reactor—powered by solar panels, a generator, and ten magnetrons likely pulling over 8 kW. Into the machine, he loads plastic waste like shopping bags, detergent bottles, and milk jugs—trash that would normally end up in a

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House Bans Staff From using WhatsApp on Work Devices

Apps & Software, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

The U.S. government has prohibited WhatsApp on devices used by staff in the House of Representatives, citing security concerns, according to a memo obtained by Reuters. Reuters reports that the House Office of Cybersecurity labeled WhatsApp a high-risk app due to unclear data protection practices, lack of encryption for stored data, and other potential security

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Your Smartwatch Could Detect Illness Early and Aid Pandemic Prevention

Computer & Electronics, Tech / Marcílio Santos

Tech companies promote smartwatch features like heart rate, oxygen level, fitness, and sleep tracking as useful tools for health-conscious users. What if smartwatch features went beyond detecting health issues and could actually help prevent major health crises like pandemics? Smartwatches Can Detect Infections Within Hours—Before Symptoms Show Recent research shows that smartwatch sensors and health

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