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Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is Quietly Revolutionizing the Energy System

This energy storage technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind power—and its deployment is growing exponentially.

The Verge is nominated for two Webby Awards — help us win them!

The time of year has arrived — Webby Award season. For the 29th annual Webby Awards, The Verge is nominated in two categories: best technology podcast and best technology video. The award show is basically a competition for “Best of the Internet,” and e…

Silence Speaks Has Created AI-Powered Signing Avatars for the Deaf

New technology from British startup Silence Speaks enables an AI-generated sign language avatar to effectively give the deaf and hard of hearing an interpreter in their pocket.

US Border Agents Are Asking for Help Taking Photos of Everyone Entering the Country by Car

Customs and Border Protection has called for tech companies to pitch real-time face recognition technology that can capture everyone in a vehicle—not just those in the front seats.

Firefly’s Alpha Rocket Crashes Into Pacific Ocean After Failing to Reach Orbit

The failure resulted in the loss of a Lockheed Martin technology demonstration satellite.

PM Modi and Elon Musk talk India-US tech collaboration

Modi said he discussed with Musk India's potential to collaborate with the US on technology.

Fun With Technology

The power of makers and making is in battling boredom, in doing something fun with others who are doing something. The post Fun With Technology appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.

These wireless headphones have ‘80s Sony Walkman vibes

Headphones had existed for well over 50 years by the time Sony’s Walkman debuted in 1979, but the portable cassette player helped popularize the technology by miniaturizing it. km5’s new Lightwear Headphones Hp1 feature a minimal design similar to the one shi…

The modifiers

Technology doesn’t need to die. So much of our consumer habits frame old gadgets, instruments, and concepts as disposable. So The Verge wanted to talk to small businesses, creators, and fans across the world who have a different view. In this week-long series…

The Kindle Colorsoft, Amazon’s first color e-reader, is $55 off

Built with E Ink’s color display technology, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition brings comics, magazines, children’s books, and illustrated novels to life in a way a regular Kindle can’t. And right now, you can buy the company’s first color e-reader at Am…

Google loses adtech monopoly case

The US Department of Justice has won its antitrust case against Google, which accused the company of operating a monopoly in the advertising technology industry. In a ruling on Thursday, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema says Google’s anticompetitive practice…

Black Mirror season 7 tugs at your heartstrings while skewering tech

Black Mirror started out as a grim, dark, and nihilistic exploration of near-future tech. But with the tragic romance of “San Junipero” in season 3, the anthology slowly started to shift its priorities. Early on, everything was bad: the technology and the…

Waymo says it will add 2,000 more robotaxis in 2026

Waymo said it recently received its last delivery of Jaguar I-Pace SUVs, which will be retrofitted with sensors and autonomous driving technology at its factory in Arizona, before joining its robotaxi fleet. In a blog post published today, the Alphabet compan…

Beyond LCD: Exploring TCL's Unique NXTPAPER Technology

TCL continues to develop its NXTPAPER screen technology to combat both blue light exposure and present a paper-like finish.

The Tech That Safeguards the Conclave’s Secrecy

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican is preparing to organize a new conclave in less than 20 days. This is how they’ll tamp down on leaks.

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 218 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the S…

Meet the 'Technology Brothers' behind tech's hot new daily show

John Coogan and Jordi Hays launched "TBPN," a daily tech show featuring startup founders and VCs that's gaining ground on other tech podcasts.

MediaTek highlights Dimensity 9400 Plus with edge-AI specs and 20% boost in Gen AI

Here comes the next wave of MediaTek technology for the future of flagship phones.

World Password Day: Why Haven't We Ditched This Crackable Tech?

There's new and better technology out there, but passwords just won't go away.

Despite The Tariff Hike, Amazon Continues to Offer The Dyson V11 at Its Lowest Price of 2025

This Dyson V11 vacuum has already sold over 5,000 units on Amazon in just a few days

Tesla won’t have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump’s rule change

Last week, the US Department of Transportation announced a major change to the Biden-era rule that requires automakers and tech companies to report crashes that involve fully or partially autonomous vehicles. Under the revised rules, companies will no longer …

Aurora’s driverless trucks are making deliveries in Texas

After years of testing and validation, Aurora says its first fully autonomous tractor-trailers are operating on public highways in Texas. The company’s Class 8 trucks are now making customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston, having already completed 1,20…

Apple's Folding iPhone Rumored to Have Face ID Embedded in Screen

The latest leak suggests Apple has put its novel facial recognition technology into the long-rumored folding iPhone.

LG’s Integrated TV Ad Tech Analyzes Your Emotions

LG has licensed tech that claims to interpret TV users’ feelings and convictions. The company will use this data to more directly target the ads it’s showing to users of its smart TV platform.

Meet the new legal startup that Alex Spiro and Goodwin's top deals partner are betting on

Marveri says that it's building technology that's creating faster and more accurate corporate diligence.

Pinterest is prompting teens to close the app at school

Pinterest is testing a new pop-up prompt it will display to minors in the US and Canada during school hours, encouraging them to close the app and turn off notifications until the end of the day. “Focus is a beautiful thing,” the prompt says. “Stay in the mom…

The EU isn’t happy with Apple’s tax on alternative app stores

The European Commission has just issued its first Digital Markets Act (DMA) fines to Apple and Meta, and now it’s telling Apple that it’s not impressed with the company’s approach to alternative app stores. The DMA originally forced Apple to begrudgingly allo…

TECH5: DACH’s 5 top scaleups enter ‘Champions League of Technology’

Five fast-rising scaleups from the DACH region have qualified for TECH5 — the “Champions League of Technology.” The DACH entrants fought off off stiff competition to reach the finals, which will crown the hottest scaleup in Europe. Comprising Germany, Austria…

OnePlus 13T will be the "first and only" to sport a massive battery, company confirms

The OnePlus 13T is now confirmed to have a massive 6260mAh battery despite its compact size, thanks to OnePlus' new Glacier battery technology.

Trump mulls semiconductor levies after lifting reciprocal tariffs on electronics

Trump targets Chinese technology with 20% fentanyl tariff and eyes semiconductors in a "National Security Tariff Investigation" over coming months.

Apple Foldable iPhone May Have Face ID Embedded in the Screen

Apple is planning to put its facial recognition technology into the long-rumored folding iPhone, according to a new leak this week.

There Are 6 Internet Connection Types to Get Online. Here’s What You Need to Know

Learn about how different types of internet connections work, from Fiber and DSL to Satellite and Cable. Review technology, speeds, providers and more on CNET.

The secret to successful AI in hiring? Stop overthinking it

Here's what talent leaders actually need to know about today's rapidly evolving technology and how to use it.

ICE just ordered $30 million worth of new technology from Palantir to track immigrants

Documents seen by BI show a $30 million contract between ICE and Palantir for software to track visa overstays and self-deportation.

What actually is a drone? This technology is radically changing warfare.

Aerial, ground, and naval drones have seen extensive use in Russia's war in Ukraine. The technology is expected to be a major part of future warfare.

I went on a test flight showcasing Honeywell's new technology that could prevent airliners from colliding

I flew on a test flight aboard Honeywell's Boeing 757 jet to see new tech that could prevent airliners from colliding on runways — a big issue lately.

The ‘shark skin’ technology that could make flying cheaper

Meta wants you to use your phone as a 'second screen' in movie theaters to interact with a chatbot

Meta's Movie Mate technology will be used during an upcoming showing of the Blumhouse hit "M3GAN" for its Halfway to Halloween Festival.

I'm a Gen Zer who charges older people $50 an hour to teach them about tech

Erik Boquist, 27, charges $50 an hour to teach older adults tech skills, helping them navigate technology and social media with personalized guidance.

Every Marine a rifleman? A US general says for future war, they might need to be something more.

A commanding general said that with new technology like drones, Marines can be lethal beyond 500 meters, out to 15 or 20 kilometers.

United Airlines says it has 'no other choice' but to cancel flights from Newark airport

United Airlines says its forced to cancel 35 daily flights from Newark due to staffing and technology issues at the airport, a major hub.

Jensen Huang says he uses AI as a tutor 'every day'

Jensen Huang said at the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference that AI is the "greatest opportunity for us to close the technology divide."

Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America

The Israeli spyware maker, still on the US Commerce Department’s “blacklist,” has hired a new lobbying firm with direct ties to the Trump administration, a WIRED investigation has found.

This Massive Screen for Live Sports Puts You in the Best Seat in the Stadium

Cosm's cushy venues provide a fully immersive experience that helps sports fans feel like they're really at the game—with all the thrills, the shouting, and even the hot dogs.

Sex-Fantasy Chatbots Are Leaking a Constant Stream of Explicit Messages

Some misconfigured AI chatbots are pushing people’s chats to the open web—revealing sexual prompts and conversations that include descriptions of child sexual abuse.

The Washington Post will now let ChatGPT summarize its articles

The Washington Post and OpenAI have announced a “strategic partnership” that will “make high-quality news more accessible in ChatGPT,” according to a Washington Post press release. OpenAI has already made partnerships with over 20 other news publishers, inclu…

OpenAI names new nonprofit ‘advisors’

OpenAI has revealed the “advisors” for its new nonprofit commission: Dolores Huerta, Monica Lozano, Dr. Robert K. Ross, and Jack Oliver. The company says the four advisors will help “inform OpenAI’s philanthropic efforts,” according to an announcement on Tues…

The next season of Love, Death, and Robots is coming to Netflix this May

The last installment of Netflix’s Love, Death, and Robots anthology series was nothing short of fantastic, and we’re just a few weeks away from the show returning to Netflix with new episodes. Today, Netflix announced that Love, Death, and Robots’ fourth volu…

Google Is Getting Into the Movie Business to Produce Pro-Tech Propaganda

Big tech has an image problem. It's going to the people who make the images for help.

Beijing Pulls Further Ahead With Strict New EV Battery Safety Mandate

Starting in July 2026, the country will have some of the world's strictest EV battery safety and testing requirements.

Bose Repeats Its Black Friday Deal, SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Drops to Its Lowest Price Again

The Bose SoundLink Flex is a powerful speaker to have in your corner, plus it comes in several different colors.

Driverless Semi-Trucks Are Coming Soon to a Highway in Texas

If you find yourself driving on I-45 in Texas, look out.

VoicePatrol unveils real-time AI voice protection for games

VoicePatrol is unveiling its real-time AI voice protection technology for game studios to make gaming communities safer.

A biotech company says it has bred three pups with traits of the extinct dire wolf

Colossal Biosciences says it used novel gene-editing technology to alter gray wolf DNA to breed the animals. Dire wolves recently featured prominently in the HBO series Game of Thrones.

EssilorLuxottica Nuance Audio Glasses Review: The Future of Hearing

When hearing aids hide in plain sight.

DOGE Replacing Magnetic Tape Archives With Digital Is a Dangerous Move, Critics Say

What seems at first like a logical move to modernize the government's archives may in fact be an ill-advised decision.

Black Friday Prices Are Here Early, This Ninja Blender Is Back at Its Lowest

You don't need to waste time or money going to a restaurant for smoothies and tasty drinks when this blender has your back.

Amazon’s Smart Home Bundle, Echo Pop With Smart Bulb, Is Almost Free Right Now

Give your house a much-needed smart home makeover with this affordable set.

Blink Smart Security Camera Bundle Just Matched Black Friday Pricing on Amazon

A 50% Amazon price drop makes this wireless system with video doorbell, 3 outdoor cams, and Sync Module 2 an absolute steal at $160.

Amazon Has No Profit Margin Left on This 9-In-1 Air Fryer Rated 4.8/5 From 10,000 Reviews

If you're looking for a way to make meal prep more convenient, the COSORI 9-in-1 air fryer is an investment that will pay off.

Lightricks just made AI video generation 30x faster — and you won’t need a $10,000 GPU

Lightricks unveils groundbreaking LTXV-13B AI video model that runs 30X faster than competitors on consumer hardware through innovative "multiscale rendering" technology.

DJI’s new drone speaker lets cops yell at you from the sky

DJI’s new drone accessory is designed to ensure public safety and emergency officials are heard loud and clear — and I mean really loud. Its enterprise-focused Zenmuse V1 speaker can broadcast the sound of someone’s voice at up to 127 decibels at 1 meter, a n…

Stunts are finally getting their own category at the Oscars

After years of stuntwork largely being overlooked by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Oscars are about to add a new category. Today, the Academy announced that it intends to start giving out Oscar statues for stunt design starting with fil…

The US hikes tariffs on solar products from Asia

Solar cells from four Southeast Asian countries that have been major suppliers to the US are facing newly increased tariffs, hiked up as high as 3,521 percent.  The tariffs affect Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, which together accounted for more th…

China Bans 'Smart' and 'Autonomous' Driving Terms From Vehicle Ads

China is banning automakers from using the terms "smart driving" and "autonomous driving" when they advertise driving assistance features, and it will tighten scrutiny of such technology upgrades. From a report: The mandate on vehicle advertising was delivere…

How these guitar modeling companies are recreating rare vintage sounds for the digital age

Around 2009, Dweezil Zappa ran into a space problem. He was busy touring the US, performing some songs written by his father, Frank. Recreating those signature “peculiar sounds,” as Zappa calls them, required lugging around a massive rig — roughly the s…

UK bans video game controller exports to Russia

The Foreign Office says Russia was "buying harmless goods and turning them into tools of war".

Is QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) the Best Technology Dividend Stock to Invest in?

Why Marvell Technology (MRVL) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.

Stop sorting your garbage with this new technology

Recycling robots are using artificial intelligence to learn how to sort recyclables by recognizing patterns in colors, textures, shapes and logos.

Sam Altman's Eye-Scanning Orb Is Now Coming to the US

At a high-profile event in San Francisco, World announced it is launching a series of Apple-like stores, as well as a partnership with dating giant Match Group.

Apple Foldable iPhone May Have Face ID Embedded in the Screen

Apple is planning to put its facial recognition technology into the long-rumored folding iPhone, according to a new leak this week.

Forensics Tool ‘Reanimates’ the ‘Brains’ of AIs That Fail in Order to Understand What Went Wrong

AI Psychiatry applies a series of forensic algorithms to isolate the data behind the AI system’s decision-making.

Report: US AI companies vulnerable to espionage, sabotage from China | CUOMO

American tech companies have spent billions of dollars in the name of artificial intelligence, but who is making the technology? A new report indicates the...

Meta Cheated on AI Benchmarks and It’s a Glimpse Into a New Golden Age

The quest to be number one sometimes includes just a little cheating.

Trump’s New Streaming Service Truth+ Is a Conspiracy Theorist’s Dream Come True

Aliens, lizard people, and Jesus, oh my!

Super Fast Charging Is Coming to Motorola’s Next Cheap Phone

The Moto G Stylus sweetens the deal with a built-in stylus, a large battery, and access to Google's best AI feature.

Researchers Tattooed Tardigrades. They Promise It Will Be Useful

The world’s tiniest animal somehow got more hardcore.

Let The Predator Have a New Video Game

Amid the growing Predator renaissance, the sci-fi monster may be ready to headline a new single-player game.

YouTube is supporting the ‘No Fakes Act’ targeting unauthorized AI replicas

Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) are again introducing their Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe, or NO FAKES, Act, which standardizes rules around using making AI copies of a person’s faces, names, and voices. Th…

Sony shows off the PS5 Pro’s liquid metal updates

Sony has published a new teardown of the PlayStation 5 Pro, highlighting improvements that it made to the cooling apparatus of the machine. They include tweaks to the PS5’s liquid metal cooling design aimed to give the console “more stable” cooling.   The cha…

Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome

Google’s plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome is officially over. In an update on Tuesday, Google Privacy Sandbox VP Anthony Chavez says the company has decided “to maintain our current approach to offering users third-party cookie choice in Chrome…

Judge berates AI entrepreneur for using a generated ‘lawyer’ in court

A man’s recent attempt to use an AI-generated avatar in his legal appeal made an immediate impression on a New York courtroom, but probably not the one he was hoping for.  Jerome Dewald — a 74-year-old that The Register notes is behind a startup that says it’…

Improving Magnetoplasmadynamic Ion Thrusters With Superconductors

Ion thrusters are an amazing spacecraft propulsion technology, providing very high efficiency with relatively little fuel. Yet getting one to produce more thrust than that required to lift a sheet …read more

Back to Reality with the Time Brick

There are a lot of distractions in daily life, especially with all the different forms of technology and their accompanying algorithms vying for our attention in the modern world. [mar1ash] …read more