Cobalt is often used in lithium-ion batteries because of its high energy density and ability to enhance battery performance, but there are several problems with using cobalt in batteries. It is a rare metal, which also makes it expensive, and the extraction of the metal can also be problematic due to social and environmental issues. […]
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DJI presents DJI Inspire 3
DJI has unveiled a new Inspire drone primarily aimed at those who want to shoot film for professional purposes. The new DJI Inspire 3 is equipped with a Zenmuse X9-8K Air Gimbal Camera, which DJI describes as follows: The X9-8K Air covers 14+ stops of dynamic range, which captures rich highlight and shadow details in […]
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New trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
With less than a month left until the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, here’s a new trailer for it. In the latest trailer, we get to see the galactic guardians in various action-packed scenes from the upcoming film. The plot of the movie revolves around Rocket’s past and how Peter Quill and […]
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Now you can download Make Something Wonderful
Yesterday a new book was released where Steve Jobs’ friends and family have gathered texts that the founder of Apple wrote before he passed away almost twelve years ago. In “Make Something Wonderful” it is possible to read Jobs’ own texts, email conversations, excerpts from his speeches and more. The book is also filled with […]
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YouTube Premium gets new features
YouTube is now updating its Premium subscription with a bunch of new features including support for Apple’s SharePlay on iOS and an option for better video quality with 1080p. In the coming weeks, 1080p Premium with better bitrate will start rolling out on iOS. This option is perfect for sports and gaming videos where a […]
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Soon it’s time for Season 3 of Modern Warfare II
On Tuesday, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will have a new season, which means new things to play with for people who play the game. The season offers news for DMZ, Warzone 2.0, and of course, the game’s multiplayer mode. Personally, I prefer the game’s DMZ mode, so let’s start with that. The big […]
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Now, the new Bing AI is available in the SwiftKey keyboard
Microsoft has integrated its new Bing AI chatbot into the SwiftKey keyboard for Android. This allows SwiftKey Beta users to quickly access Bing with a single tap in any app. The integration includes a standard chat mode that provides access to the chatbot and a mode that can rewrite all text directly on the keyboard. […]
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Google Search to get conversational AI
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Sundar Pichai confirms that Google plans to add conversational AI to its search engine after being somewhat outpaced by Microsoft’s Bing powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4. Google has already said that they will integrate language models into search results, but this is the first time the company has […]
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Rekkie releases ski goggles with HUD
Rekkie is a newly established company that has developed a pair of ski and snowboard goggles with a built-in screen, a so-called HUD (Heads-Up Display), which can display information about both skiing and other things. With the help of the ski goggles’ built-in screen and an accompanying mobile app, the skier can, among other things, […]
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Xencelabs releases a competitor to Wacom’s drawing tablets
When it comes to drawing tablets, Wacom has long been the market leader, but if you’re not interested in paying the prices that Wacom wants for its products, then Xencelabs has developed a drawing tablet that might work nicely as an alternative. Xencelabs’ new Pen Display 24 has a 24-inch screen and comes with both […]
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This is the new Hyundai Sonata
This is what the latest version of the Hyundai Sonata looks like. And, just like the Kona, it’s not a tired facelift but actually a completely new look that looks quite fresh. The front is dominated by a wide LED strip, and the regular headlights are hidden underneath. The rear also gets a similar strip, […]
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Bioshock Infinite turns ten years old
YouTube channel DX borrowed some time from game developer Ken Levine to talk a bit about the history and development of Bioshock Infinite. The game actually turns ten years old today, so if you want to know more about how Ken and the development team went about creating the game, just check out the clip […]
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Rumor: AirPods Pro to get USB-C charging case later this year
Apple plans to update the AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case later this year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He believes that the new model, which will be identical to the previous model except for the switch from Lightning, will begin shipping in the second or third quarter. The second generation of AirPods Pro […]
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A first look at HTC Vive’s new tracker
The other day, HTC Vive revealed a new tracker for VR experiences and now they have allowed some VR developers to take a closer look. At the major game development expo, GDC 2023, which has been taking place this week, a few selected VR developers were able to check out and test HTC Vive’s new, […]
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Bob Metcalfe wins the Turing Award
The Association for Computing Machinery announced yesterday that this year’s A.M. Turing Award, a prize often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of computing,” is being awarded to network pioneer Bob Metcalfe. Metcalfe is perhaps best known for developing Ethernet, the standard protocol that governs how computers connect in wired networks. Metcalfe began working on […]
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HTC Vive unveils new VR tracker that keeps track of its own location
HTC Vive has unveiled a new VR tracker that can be used to track a user’s, or other objects’, movements in VR experiences without any additional accessories. Vive’s new VR tracker has not yet been named and is primarily being showcased to give VR developers an opportunity to start thinking about how the self-tracking tracker […]
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Miniot releases Wheel 2
The Dutch company Miniot has now released a new version of its turntable Wheel, a slightly different vinyl player where the underside of the record that is placed in the turntable is played by the turntable. Wheel 2 can be placed both vertically and horizontally, which may make it a fun addition to home design […]
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This is how Hyundai’s automatic charging robot for electric cars works
Just under a year ago, Hyundai unveiled an automatic charging robot for electric cars. Now they are showing how the robot works when it charges a car. When the car is parked, the robot starts talking to it, and a built-in camera makes sure everything is in the right place before the charging port is […]
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Instagram starts with ads in search results
Meta-owned Instagram has now begun testing to squeeze in ads in more places in the app, such as in search results. Users may, for example, see “sponsored” results when searching for phrases such as “makeup”. Instagram writes that it plans to roll out ads in search results globally in the coming months. Ads in Search […]
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A Rolls-Royce Wraith with 2,117 lights on the ceiling
The V12 engine has played an immensely important role for Rolls-Royce. However, in the age of electrification, the famous powerhouse is being phased out in favor of electric motors. Next up is the Rolls-Royce Wraith. To bid farewell to the very important model for the British brand, Rolls-Royce will produce the farewell model Wraith Black […]
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Jabra releases Elite 4
Today, Jabra releases its latest wireless in-ear headphones, the Elite 4, which feature active noise cancellation, Bluetooth Multipoint, and Google’s Fast Pair (as well as Microsoft’s Swift Pair). The headphones have four microphones to help you be heard during calls, but how they sound with the 6mm elements inside the earbuds remains to be seen. […]
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Revealing information on the LastPass Hack
LastPass had a tough year in 2022 due to several hacking incidents that exposed serious weaknesses in its security system. The attacks were carried out by threat actors who were able to steal LastPass’s source code and exploit a vulnerability in a remote-access app used by its employees. The hackers installed a keylogger onto the […]
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John Wick 4 Special Feature Trailer
The much anticipated John Wick 4 is going to be released on March 24 2023. John Wick Chapter 4 stars Keanu Reeves as the main protagonist once again and also stars Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane. Below is the latest special feature trailer from […]
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How to choose the best CBD vaporizers
Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, is a cannabinoid that is found in the cannabis and hemp plant. His component has been shown to have many health benefits including the ability to reduce anxiety, pain, and inflammation to name just a few. You can consume CBD in many ways, including edibles, tinctures, and topicals, however, […]
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Development of Smart Bands
The Smart Band has not been launched by the market for a long time. The first band was a Jawbone UP fitness band product launched by Jawbone in 2011. It can support the tracking of sleep, exercise and diet related data. Fitbit followed and launched its first Smart Band product, Fitbit Flex. Just in the […]
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What to Do When Your Child’s Computer for Virtual Learning Breaks
For students across the globe, the 2020-2021 school year has been like no other—and it’s only just begun. To make education safe and accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools in the U.S. have implemented virtual or hybrid learning models. Administrators, teachers, students, and parents alike have had to dramatically their day-to-day life to accommodate […]
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Tips to Cleaning and Inspecting Your Home Heating Unit for Better Life
Heating units are essential parts of our day-to-day lives. They require proper maintenance to ensure they operate efficiently throughout the year. Booking appointments with HVAC experts will help in keeping your unit in optimal condition. However, you must perform preventive maintenance in between these professional appointments. HVAC systems may break down due to negligence. Thus, […]
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An HVAC Guide To Heating and Cooling Your Home
The heating, cooling, and air conditioning system is undoubtedly an essential element in most American households. The HVAC unit is one of several appliances that may be found in a majority of homes. This is mainly because the system functions in many ways and provides numerous benefits. However, there are still households that prefer using […]
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Beginner’s Guide: How to Build Your First Mobile Application
Mobile applications have increased in popularity as the demand for streamlined, instant, and automated lifestyle rises. Think of any well-known brand, and you will see that they have a mobile application that you can download. In business, almost every company nowadays, especially those in the food, service, and hospitality industry, primarily makes applications for clients. […]
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How to Build Strong Argumentation by Using the Toulmin Method
Building strong argumentation is one of the most highly-required skills in modern education. Top world universities make their decisions on admission based on the quality of motivation letters. If you are planning to enroll in Cambridge or Oxford, you should primarily master your writing skills to impress the commission with your motivation. Unless you want […]