Rondo Energy just turned on what it says is the world’s largest thermal battery, an energy storage system that can take in electricity and provide a consistent source of heat. The company announced last week that its first full-scale system is operational, with 100 megawatt-hours of capacity. The thermal battery is powered by an off-grid…
This startup is about to conduct the biggest real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel
The crushed-up soda can disappears in a cloud of steam and—though it’s not visible—hydrogen gas. “I can just keep this reaction going by adding more water,” says Peter Godart, squirting some into the steaming beaker. “This is room-temperature water, and it’s immediately boiling. Doing this on your stove would be slower than this.” Godart is…
Instagram Adds Assistive AI for Visual Creation
The updated option will use AI to enhance your visuals.
Reddit Launches Legal Action To Block AI Companies From Scraping Its Data
With more AI projects seeking large datasets, Reddit is looking to ensure that it gets its fair share of profits.
Snapchat Expands Access to Its Open Prompt AI Lens
Snapchat is looking to keep up with the latest generative AI trends.
TikTok Announces Shortlists for Its 2025 UK Ad Awards
These nominees could give some guidance on how to approach TikTok campaigns.
Wanderer: The Fragments Of Fate Is Out Now On PC VR
Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is now available on PC VR, six months after its initial launch on Quest and PS VR2.
Laser Dance Enters Early Access Soon On Quest 3
Laser Dance, a mixed reality obstacle game from Cubism’s developer, enters early access next month on Quest 3 and 3S.
Wizardtag Is A Spellcasting Version Of The Amazing Quest 3 Game Lasertag
Wizardtag is a version of Lasertag, the frictionless colocated multiplayer Quest 3 mixed reality shooter, with voice-activated spellcasting wands instead of laserguns.
Amazon Confirms It’s Building HUD Glasses For Its Delivery Drivers
Amazon officially confirmed that it’s building, and already testing, HUD glasses for its delivery drivers, revealing the design and interface.
Mixed Reality Obstacle Course ‘Laser Dance’ Comes to Quest 3 in Early Access Next Month
Cubism (2020) developer Thomas Van Bouwel and publisher Creature announced that Laser Dance is finally coming to Quest next month, bringing its unique and immersive mixed reality obstacle course in early access. The News Laser Dance essentially turns your living room into a laser-filled obstacle course, forcing you to bend, duck and dance around a swirl […]
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Amazon is Developing Smart Glasses to Allow Delivery Drivers to Work Hands-free
Amazon announced it’s developing smart glasses for its delivery drivers, which include a display for real-time navigation and delivery instructions. The News Amazon announced the news in a blog post, which partially confirms a recent report from The Information, which alleged that Amazon is developing smart glasses both for its delivery drivers and consumers. The report, […]
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The Beats Studio3 Are Just $89 Right Now
These Beats came out in 2017, but at this price, they’re still a great buy.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: These Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds
The best earbuds for sleep, now with ANC.
Introducing: the body issue
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the body issue We’re thrilled to share the latest edition of MIT Technology Review magazine, digging into the future of the human body, and how it could change in the years ahead…
3 Things Stephanie Arnett is into right now
Dungeon Crawler Carl, by Matt Dinniman This science fiction book series confronted me with existential questions like “Are we alone in the universe?” and “Do I actually like LitRPG??” (LitRPG—which stands for “literary role-playing game”—is a relatively new genre that merges the conventions of computer RPGs with those of science fiction and fantasy novels.) In…
Dispatch: Partying at one of Africa’s largest AI gatherings
It’s late August in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, and people are filling a large hall at one of Africa’s biggest gatherings of minds in AI and machine learning. The room is draped in white curtains, and a giant screen blinks with videos created with generative AI. A classic East African folk song by the Tanzanian singer…
Job titles of the future: AI embryologist
Embryologists are the scientists behind the scenes of in vitro fertilization who oversee the development and selection of embryos, prepare them for transfer, and maintain the lab environment. They’ve been a critical part of IVF for decades, but their job has gotten a whole lot busier in recent years as demand for the fertility treatment…
Hue Flux: Connectors and accessories are still pending
The new Hue Flux Lightstrip has been available since mid-September and performed very well in my initial hands-on. The ultra-bright version of the Hue Flux Lightstrip is set to launch shortly. It has a maximum brightness of 6,000 lumens. It can produce almost 1,000 lumens per meter. No Philips Hue light strip has ever been…
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Samsung Galaxy XR is Here!
Samsung has finally pulled back the curtain on the Galaxy XR, its first mixed-reality headset and the very first device built on Android XR – Google’s dedicated spatial computing platform. One thing is clear: Samsung’s entrance to the XR market is a direct shot across the bow at Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest line. […]
How AI is Helping Pinterest Improve Content Recommendations
Pinterest’s journey mapping aims to identify what you want before you even know it.
Instagram Adds New App Icons for Teen Users
New ways for teens to express themselves through generic icons.
Social Media CEOs To Appear Before Trial Over Teen Social Risks
The CEOs of Facebook, Instagram and Snap will have to take part in a new trial.