World of Warcraft Midnight is shaking things up when it comes to the regular gameplay loop and fan expectations of what is launched in a new expansion. Delves are here to stay, and world content is being supplemented with a new Prey system for end-game open-world content. Alternatively, patch 12.0 is launching with three raids again instead of the previously expected …
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At the heart of all lithium-ion batteries is a simple reaction: Lithium ions dissolved in an electrolyte solution “intercalate” or insert themselves into a solid electrode during battery discharge. When they de-intercalate and return to the electrolyte, the battery charges. This process happens thousands of times throughout the life of a battery. The amount of power that the battery can …
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The Treasury on Friday shared draft images of a $1 commemorative coin, featuring President Donald Trump’s visage, that the United States Mint is preparing in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Trump’s instantly recognizable profile is featured on the “heads” side of the coin. On the “tails” side, the coin will have an …
Read More »AI can design toxic proteins. They’re escaping through biosecurity cracks. The Washington Post AI designs for dangerous DNA can slip past biosecurity measures, study shows NPR Microsoft says AI can create “zero day” threats in biology MIT Technology Review Risk of AI bioweapons laid bare by flaw in security software, scientists warn Financial Times Should we worry AI will create deadly bioweapons? Not yet, …
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New York — Cracker Barrel has cut ties with the design firm that created its controversial new logo and redesigned restaurants. The restaurant chain started implementing the changes but quickly reversed course following online backlash – including from President Donald Trump. The company confirmed the split late Thursday in a press release, announcing that it’s “ending its engagement with Prophet,” …
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The parents of a college student killed in a Tesla crash say she was trapped in the car as it burst into flames because of a design flaw that made it nearly impossible for her to open the door, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The parents of Krysta Tsukahara allege that the company that helped Elon Musk become the …
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Apple’s Beats brand is out with a new product today. The Powerbeats Fit come as a successor to the Beats Fit Pro that launched in 2022, but rebranded under the iconic Powerbeats name. Here’s what’s new with the Powerbeats Fit … The focus of the new Powerbeats Fit is largely on improving the fit compared to Beats Fit Pro. Unlike …
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After introducing for Google Search in May, the gradient ‘G’ icon will now be used across the company. Initially, that G icon where the four colors bleed into each other was just for Search. The Android and iOS apps saw updated homescreen icons, while a new favicon was introduced on the web. That logo is now becoming the company-wide ‘G’ …
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Last week, I started a new iteration of “Design Files,” the series where I look back at the cards from a set I led (in this case, Odyssey) as they were handed off at the end of design. The first section, which continues today, is about cards handed off that made it to print, albeit with some changes. ABOSHAN, CEPHALID …
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TL;DR OnePlus may have quietly revealed the launch date for the OnePlus 15. The company has shared images of a new Sand Dune colorway alongside details about the phone’s build. The design reveal includes an image of the phone’s display with a date, which could very well be when the company plans to officially launch the phone. The OnePlus 15 …
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