Tiny remnants from a young star’s birth—grains of rock and dust—played a key role in the formation of one of the most bizarre and extreme exoplanets we’ve ever discovered. Meet Tylos: A Planet of Vaporized Metals This planet, named Tylos (also known as WASP-121b), is no stranger to the spotlight. Located about 880 light-years away, […]
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Chinese solar giant Longi has shattered expectations with a new tandem solar cell that achieves a record-breaking 34.85% efficiency—thanks to an innovative fusion of perovskite and silicon technologies. In the world of solar energy, even a 0.1% boost in efficiency is considered a big deal. Now imagine surpassing what was long believed to be the
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The renowned Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has unveiled plans for a distinctive new residential tower in Taiwan. Named Out of the Box, the building features a striking, block-like design with a cantilevered facade that not only adds outdoor spaces but also expands the interior living areas. Tower Features and Location Although the exact height of
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Building advanced robotics projects at home is gradually getting simpler. This week, Hugging Face, an AI development platform, introduced SmolVLA, an open-source robotics model. According to the company, SmolVLA—trained on community-contributed datasets with compatible licenses—surpasses much larger robotics models in both simulated and real-world settings. In a blog post, Hugging Face states that “SmolVLA is
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Not long ago, the iconic Stig was seen flying around the Dunsfold Aerodrome behind the wheel of the Praga Bohema on Top Gear. The famously mysterious driver—revealed in this case to be Ben Collins—was once again at the center of attention, smashing previous lap times and even surpassing his own records. A Lightweight Supercar Defies
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French AI startup Mistral is launching its own “vibe coding” client called Mistral Code, aiming to compete with established players such as Windsurf, Anysphere’s Cursor, and GitHub Copilot. Mistral Code, based on the open-source project Continue, is an AI-driven coding assistant that integrates Mistral’s models, an in-IDE assistant, options for local deployment, and enterprise tools
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Uber has introduced a new account option called Senior Accounts, designed specifically for older users. These accounts focus on a more user-friendly experience, offering features such as ride updates for family members, saved destinations, and the ability to pay using a relative’s card. Simplified Interface Designed for Easy Use and Better Accessibility According to Uber,
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Snap is introducing new Lens Studio tools designed for AR creators and developers to build Bitmoji games, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. Alongside this, Snap is launching a Bitmoji Suite and releasing new game assets. With the release of Lens Studio 5.10, these assets give developers fresh options for creating interactive game Lenses. New features
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Chipmaker Qualcomm released patches on Monday to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting dozens of its chips, including three zero-day flaws that may be used in ongoing hacking campaigns. The company credited Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), which monitors state-sponsored cyberattacks, for identifying the zero-days potentially exploited in targeted attacks. Google Reported Zero-Day Vulnerabilities to Qualcomm in
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Singapore has introduced the world’s first vertical solar forest—18 striking “supertrees” that generate 67,000 kWh annually, reshaping the future of sustainable architecture. Solar panels have traditionally been seen as more practical than beautiful. But Singapore’s urban planners challenged that notion. At Gardens by the Bay, they’ve created the first global example of vertical photovoltaics so
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