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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The release of Suicide Squad game is delayed until next year.
When the Arkham Asylum studio Rocksteady Games showed off a lot of gameplay from their upcoming game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, it was met with a pretty collective “Meh” from people who were obviously not very impressed with what they saw. Shortly after, rumors began to circulate that Rocksteady would follow in the […]
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Razer releases new control panel for streamers
Razer has released a new control panel for streamers and others who want to quickly switch between apps and access functions for their equipment. The new version is called the “Stream Controller X” and has slightly less functionality than the “Stream Controller” that Razer released last year. With the “Stream Controller X,” users can connect […]
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Amazon is launching the AI platform Bedrock
Amazon is now entering the competition for customers who want to utilize so-called generative AI and large language models in their business. Yesterday, Amazon presented something called “Bedrock,” which is a toolkit that can be used for generative AI development in several different areas. Amazon states that Bedrock can, for example, be used to generate […]
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Now, 12 percent of all Android devices are running Android 13
Google no longer releases statistics on which Android versions are most popular each month, but it can still be interesting to see how the latest version is doing when Google does release statistics. The last time we heard about Android 13, which is the latest version, the operating system was only installed on 5 percent […]
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New Big Bang Theory spinoff in the works
Warner Bros. Television is set to make another spinoff of Big Bang Theory, the geek comedy series that aired for twelve seasons from 2007-2019. There is currently no information on what the new spinoff series will be about. Warner Bros. has previously made the spinoff Young Sheldon, which focuses on events that occurred before Sheldon […]
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Now Juice is on its way to Jupiter
Earlier today, ESA launched its Juice spacecraft from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The plan was for Juice (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) to leave Earth yesterday, but the launch had to be canceled due to bad weather. Today, however, things went better, and Juice took off from Europe’s Spaceport on board an Ariane 5 rocket. […]
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Here is the face of the updated Porsche Cayenne
On Tuesday, Porsche will present the updated Cayenne and we have previously seen what the interior will look like, and now the manufacturer also offers a glimpse from the outside. It’s a facelift, but of the more powerful kind, as the car gets a completely new front and rear to better match its siblings. The […]
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Now you can send tweets with 10,000 characters
Twitter has announced that it is now possible to send even longer tweets for users who have a Twitter Blue paid account. As of today, Twitter Blue users can send a tweet containing up to 10,000 characters. When Twitter launched its service almost 17 years ago, the maximum length of a tweet was 140 characters. […]
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Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai coming next month
Soon, HBO’s new Gremlins series will start and here’s a trailer for it. It’s an animated series where viewers will follow young Sam Wing as he travels around China with his mogwai, Gizmo. For those who don’t remember, Sam Wing is the aged shop owner who sells Gizmo in the original Gremlins movie released in […]
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Truecaller introduces Live Caller ID for iPhone
The app Truecaller, which can verify contacts and block unwanted communication, is now receiving a major update on iOS. One of the new features is that for the first time with the app, users can get “a complete Live Caller ID experience” on iPhone. The app has received a new integration with Siri that allows […]
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Facelift also for Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio
Last fall, Alfa Romeo presented a facelift of the Giulia and Stelvio models. Now the same treatment is also coming to the performance versions called Quadrifoglio. They are also offered in a special version called 100° Anniversario, which is only released in 100 copies for each model. This version gets, in addition to some emblems, […]
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Philips releases LED bulbs with lower power consumption
Signify, the company that produces lighting under the Philips brand, has introduced a new series of LED bulbs designed to be installed in sockets for traditional incandescent bulbs. The new series is called Philips Ultra Efficient LED and, according to Signify, consumes 40% less energy than similar LED bulbs. Signify also claims that the bulbs’ […]
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Sony is going to provide AI for Raspberry Pi mini-computers
Sony has entered into a partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation with the aim of integrating hardware from Sony’s AI platform AITRIOS into Raspberry Pi computers. The idea seems to be that the collaboration could lead to relatively cheap single-board computers that can handle AI processes directly on the computer. Unlike cloud-based AI solutions, this […]
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Loewe’s Pixel Clothes are now available for purchase
Last fall, fashion house Loewe showcased a collection of pixelated clothing that appears to have been inspired by Minecraft, and these pieces are now available for sale. The collection includes a hoodie, a bag, pants, a skirt, and t-shirts. You can check out some of the items in the article here, and the rest can […]
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Square Enix talks about Final Fantasy XVI
PlayStation has just held one of those State of Play presentations and it was entirely focused on Final Fantasy XVI. During the presentation, we got to see a lot of gameplay from the game, as well as a new flashy trailer. There was also a lot of gameplay, and we got to see what the […]
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Trailer for Sanctuary
Film company Neon has released a trailer for their movie Sanctuary which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last year. In the film, we follow dominatrix Rebecca (Margaret Qualley) as she takes on wealthy client Hal (Christopher Abbott). Neon writes about the movie: In the wake of inheriting his father’s hotel chain, Hal (Abbott) attempts […]
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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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Koenigsegg teases the Gemera configurator
One thing that new car buyers often get the opportunity to do is to specify their car exactly as they want it. Nowadays, this can be done in fancy online configurators and Koenigsegg is currently working on one for the Gemera model. The tool isn’t quite ready yet, but they couldn’t resist showing a little […]
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Spotify for iOS gets a new widget
Spotify for iOS finally gets support for widgets on the lock and home screens on iOS and iPadOS. There has previously been a widget with your most recently played music that you can add to your home screen. Now the app also gets a Spotify icon that can be added to the top of the […]
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Volvo EX90 will be able to fake sunlight
Volvo now reveals that the upcoming EX90 (and Polestar 3) will feature interior LED lights from the company Seoul Semiconductor. They call this technology SunLike and it will be able to recreate sunlight in a completely new way, making gray days much more enjoyable inside the cabin. The lights will also flicker less and reduce […]
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Asus presents ROG Phone 7
Asus has now launched its latest Android phone ROG Phone 7, a phone that, like its predecessor, is designed for gaming. To handle the most demanding Android games, we find inside things like Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 together with up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage. The screen is a […]
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Microsoft is testing Windows for handheld devices
In a new leak on Twitter from h0x0d, we can see how some Microsoft employees are experimenting with a Windows interface specifically designed for handheld devices like the Steam Deck. The concept, which can be seen in the pictures in the article and in the tweet, was created during a hackathon project within Microsoft from […]
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Four-year-old Fairphone 3 receives Android 13
The four-year-old Fairphone 3 and 3+ phones are now getting Android 13, which is of course positive for those who have a Fairphone 3 and want to use it for as long as possible. A beta version of the update is available for download today, and all Fairphone 3 and 3+ owners will be able […]
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New trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo offers here a new exciting trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom which will be released for Nintendo Switch on May 12th. In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you get to decide your own path through Hyrule and on the mysterious islands that float in […]
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Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate now also available as a convertible
At the beginning of the year, Aston Martin rolled out its most powerful production car yet – the DBS 770 Ultimate. Now, it is presented as the Volante, or convertible as it is also called. Perfect when you need 770 horsepower to blow your hair. The power comes from a 5.2-liter V12 engine with twin […]
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Best Entry Level Gaming Monitors Of 2023
Gaming monitors are an essential component for any gaming setup. A good entry level gaming monitor will be able to offer you high refresh rates, low response times, and vibrant colours to provide a more immersive gaming experience. However, with so many options available in the market, finding the right entry-level gaming monitor can be […]
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Twitter launches stock and crypto trading
Twitter has entered into a partnership with Israeli financial company eToro, which will enable Twitter users to trade stocks and various cryptocurrencies directly via Twitter. The new partnership means that Twitter users will be able to receive financial information about companies and cryptocurrencies via so-called “$Cashtags” in the Twitter feed. When a user clicks on […]
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A teaser for The Continental
Here’s the first teaser for the upcoming mini-series, The Continental, which is the iconic hotel for assassins in the John Wick universe. The series consists of three episodes where we follow young Winston Scott and how he managed to take over The Continental during 1970s New York. The Continental is set to premiere in the […]
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Volkswagen’s new electric powertrain is more efficient and powerful
Soon, it will be the premiere of the Volkswagen ID.7. In addition to a new ID model, it will also feature a completely new rear-axle electric powertrain. The whole system is called MEB drive APP550, and it consists of an electric motor, an inverter, and a heating system. All of these components are newly developed, […]