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Fresh off a Ph.D. in astrophysics, science journalist Adam Becker moved to Silicon Valley with an academic’s acclimation to hearing the word “no.” “In academic science, you need to doubt yourself,” he says. “That’s essential to the process.” So it was strange to find himself suddenly surrounded by a culture that branded itself as data-oriented and scientific but where, he …

In terms of power, the Switch 2 is a massive, much-needed upgrade over Nintendo’s previous console. But technically, the portable hardware is still less powerful than Xbox Series X or the PS5 — which means that, despite being a much newer piece of tech, the Switch 2 is lagging behind the theoretical competition. Most owners may not care about this; …

The Sun Belt Conference is inviting Louisiana Tech to the league as a replacement for Texas State, which recently announced a move next year to the new-look Pac-12. A person involved in the decision told The Athletic that the Sun Belt’s presidents voted Monday to add Louisiana Tech to the conference at a date yet to be determined. The person …

The Sun Belt’s CEOs voted to invite Louisiana Tech as the league’s 14th member Monday morning, sources told ESPN, giving the conference a replacement for Texas State. Louisiana Tech’s entry date into the conference isn’t certain; the earliest is 2026. The entry date is expected to be figured out over the next few weeks as Louisiana Tech works out its …

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. 🔧 This breakthrough supports the design of more robust …

Delivery apps broke our streets. New tech might fix it.  The Washington Post Source link

Mass layoffs hit Texas-based tech giant in AI pivot  MySA Indeed and Glassdoor are cutting over 1,000 jobs. The CEO overseeing both companies says ‘we must adapt’ to AI  Fortune Austin-based Indeed laying off roughly 1,300 workers  KVUE Job search giants cut 1,300 roles as parent doubles down on AI  San Francisco Chronicle Another company with Texas ties is slashing hundreds of jobs  Chron Source …

CNN  —  Virtual reality was supposed to transform entertainment. At least, that was the expectation roughly a decade ago with the arrival of the Oculus Rift, the first virtual reality (VR) headset that many believed would push VR into the mainstream. In 2025, the industry has failed to deliver on that promise. But tech and entertainment giants alike believe that …

Tech billionaire Trump adviser Marc Andreesen says universities will ‘pay the price’ for DEI  The Washington Post Source link

In a somewhat anticipated move, Belkin is killing most of its smart home products. On January 31, the company will stop supporting the majority of its Wemo devices, leaving users without core functionality and future updates. In an announcement emailed to customers and posted on Belkin’s website, Belkin said: After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to end …