China’s next-gen lithium battery promises top performance even in freezing conditions

China’s new liquid-solid lithium battery maintains 85% capacity at -34°C, overcoming a major weakness of conventional cells and opening the door for drones and EVs.
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SpaceX may be exploring a Starlink phone, though Elon Musk says otherwise

SpaceX is reportedly exploring a mobile device that would tap directly into its Starlink satellite network, but Elon Musk has denied the plans.
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Beginner 3D printers: the “it just works” era is finally here

You no longer need an engineering degree to print a Baby Yoda. A few years ago, 3D printing was a hobby defined by troubleshooting: leveling beds with sheets of paper, unclogging nozzles, and tightening belts. In 2026, the technology has finally mature…

ChatGPT is down for a ton of users right now

OpenAI acknowledges major outage as thousands report ChatGPT errors. Issues impact logins, voice mode, and response generation. A fix is currently in progress.
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The AI Race is so hot that chatbot users are getting paid in real cash, iPhones, and TVs

Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu are handing out billions in cash and prizes to attract chatbot users, highlighting how fierce China’s AI race has become in 2026.
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Why your next smartglasses might finally have crisp visuals

Researchers develop ultra-high-resolution micro-LED displays (~1,700 PPI) that could enable near-reality visuals in smartglasses and wearable XR.
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Your phone might stay cool thanks to this new battery breakthrough

New thermal diode technology could steer heat one way, preventing overheating and prolonging battery life in phones and other devices.
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Super Bowl tactile device lets your hands follow the ball

Some blind and low-vision fans will use a Super Bowl tactile device that lets them feel ball movement on a tablet, with live Westwood One audio in headphones to keep every play in sync.
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A flexible AI chip thinner than hair promises smart wearables that work without a phone

Researchers have developed a flexible AI chip thinner than a human hair that could allow future wearables to run intelligence on their own, removing the need for a constant connection to a smartphone.
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Google’s Genie AI will let you create a whole visual world of your imaginations

Project Genie uses AI to generate explorable environments from prompts. Initially available to U.S. Google AI Ultra subscribers, it blends Genie 3, Gemini, and Nano Banana Pro.
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