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China Unveils Groundbreaking Lithium Battery Tech That Flags Deadly Failures Seconds Before the Battery Fully Activates

China Unveils Groundbreaking Lithium Battery Tech That Flags Deadly Failures Seconds Before the Battery Fully Activates

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Chinese researchers have developed a predictive model that accurately forecasts lithium metal anode failures. 🔍 The model uses electrochemical fingerprints from initial battery cycles to identify potential failure mechanisms. ⏱️ Machine learning algorithms enable this model to reduce testing time and resources, enhancing efficiency in battery development. đź”§ This breakthrough supports the design of more robust …

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Now Jack Dorsey has built an app to track your vitamin D

Now Jack Dorsey has built an app to track your vitamin D

Sun Day is available now for iOS via TestFlight, and the code for the project is available on GitHub. The app uses location-based data to display your local UV index and sunlight hours. You can detail your skin type and clothing level, then manually toggle when you’re in and out of the sun and the app will track your rough …

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ASUS Seems To Have Accidentally Leaked The ROG Xbox Ally Prices (In Europe)

ASUS Seems To Have Accidentally Leaked The ROG Xbox Ally Prices (In Europe)

Microsoft has yet to announce anything official about the ROG Xbox Ally prices, but we’ve had reports about what both versions of the handheld might cost – and now the creators seem to have leaked the prices for parts of Europe. This was spotted by outlet 3DJuegos recently, taking a screengrab of a Google preview that says it’s from the …

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PS5 Pro Support Live for This Month’s Best PS Plus Game

PS5 Pro Support Live for This Month’s Best PS Plus Game

Deploying onto PS Plus Extra in the next 24 hours, developer DON’T NOD has confirmed its excellent story-focused PS5 effort, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, now supports the PS5 Pro. A tweet from the studio reveals that the game now has “improved visuals and smoother performance” when running on a PS5 Pro. In addition, the update allows the base PS5 …

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The Ridiculously Thin Galaxy Z Flip 7 Is Sturdy AF. Ask Me How I Know

The Ridiculously Thin Galaxy Z Flip 7 Is Sturdy AF. Ask Me How I Know

If you’re concerned about how durable Samsung’s foldable phones are, I’m here to tell you not to worry. And that’s especially true when it comes to the new Galaxy Z Flip 7, which holds its own among today’s best smartphones. After less than six hours with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, I accidentally performed my own informal drop test. At …

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ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X price leak at Asus store may not quiet critics of Xbox handhelds

ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X price leak at Asus store may not quiet critics of Xbox handhelds

Asus ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds are shown (image source: Asus Store by MacMan with edits) Despite a rumored October release date, Microsoft hasn’t announced the ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X price. According to an Asus partner’s website, the Xbox handhelds will cost €599/€899. The leaked information comes after insiders question the appeal …

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Power versus weight: Are the Tour de France’s top climbers getting heavier?

Power versus weight: Are the Tour de France’s top climbers getting heavier?

Jonas Vingegaard and Matteo Jorgenson are perhaps both expected to finish in the top five of this year’s Tour de France, lofty heights reserved for the sport’s climbers, but after stage two of the event last weekend, the pair joked about adopting a very different discipline. “You’re a sprinter now,” laughed Jorgenson, after Vingegaard had almost outsprinted Tadej Pogacar and …

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PS5, PS4 Releases For The Week Of July 14 to July 20

PS5, PS4 Releases For The Week Of July 14 to July 20

It’s another week, which means another batch of PS5 and PS4 games will be available on the PlayStation Store. If you plan on spending some dough on games this week, you can reference our release schedule list from July 14 to July 20 to see which one pique your interest. While this week might not feature any major AAA releases, …

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6 things I wish I’d known sooner about mini PCs

6 things I wish I’d known sooner about mini PCs

Mini PCs seemed like niche devices at first. I thought they were suitable primarily for media centers or as backup systems, and didn’t expect much more. But after years of testing, building, and customizing them for all kinds of roles, I’ve come to realize just how capable these small machines really are. Looking back, there are several things I wish …

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