Apple’s most affordable MacBook is almost here

Apple may launch an affordable 12.9-inch MacBook with an A18 Pro chip in spring 2026, expanding its laptop lineup.
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Even ChatGPT gets anxiety, so researchers gave it a dose of mindfulness to calm down

Researchers found violent prompts can push ChatGPT into anxiety-like behavior, so they tested mindfulness-style prompts, including breathing exercises, to calm the chatbot and make its responses more stable and reliable.
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Connecticut puts EV chargers at the DMV – finally, a perk
Connecticut puts EV chargers at the DMV – finally, a perk

Going to the DMV is never fun, but in Connecticut, at least your EV can now get a charge while you wait.

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Samsung plans to use your Galaxy Watch to spot early signs of dementia

Samsung is preparing a Brain Health feature that uses data from Galaxy Watches and phones to monitor voice, gait, and sleep patterns, helping spot early signs of cognitive decline and dementia.
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Solid-state EV batteries take another big step forward in China
Solid-state EV batteries take another big step forward in China

China introduced its first national standard for solid-state EV batteries as the “holy grail” of battery tech moves closer toward mass production.

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Hyundai and Kia win big with South Korea’s new support for EVs
Hyundai and Kia win big with South Korea’s new support for EVs

Hyundai and Kia gained an edge over surging Chinese brands like BYD after South Korea raised subsidies and introduced additional policies to support EVs.

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US offshore wind backlash grows as a fourth offshore wind project sues Trump admin [update]
US offshore wind backlash grows as a fourth offshore wind project sues Trump admin [update]

A fourth offshore wind project is suing after the Trump administration abruptly ordered construction to stop on offshore wind projects that were already nearing completion, following today’s second ruling.

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Podcast: Tesla Q4 deliveries, BYD secures BEV crown, Cybercab spotted, and more
Podcast: Tesla Q4 deliveries, BYD secures BEV crown, Cybercab spotted, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s Q4 deliveries, BYD securing the BEV crown, the Cybercab being spotted, and more.

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Grok is undressing anyone, including minors
Grok is undressing anyone, including minors

xAI’s Grok is removing clothing from pictures of people without their consent following this week’s rollout of a feature that allows X users to instantly edit any image using the bot without needing the original poster’s permission. Not only does the original poster not get notified if their picture was edited, but Grok appears to […]

Billion-dollar Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein thanks Trump for early prison release
Billion-dollar Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein thanks Trump for early prison release

Just over a year after being sentenced to five years in prison for the theft of billions of dollars in Bitcoin, hacker Ilya Lichtenstein is free. Lichtenstein announced his release in a post on X, specifically crediting Trump: “Thanks to President Trump’s First Step Act, I have been released from prison early. I remain committed […]