Def Con, one of the largest and longest-running hacking conferences in the world, announced on Wednesday that three people linked to Jeffrey Epstein are no longer allowed to attend.
The conference justified adding Pablos Holman, Vincenzo…
Category: 3. Tech
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Phosphorus addition could unlock safer, high-performance sodium-ion batteries
Researchers at Kogakuin University have discovered that adding phosphorus (P2O5) to sodium-yttrium-silicate glasses significantly enhances their performance as solid electrolytes for next-generation sodium-ion batteries. This improvement arises…
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This special solar cell system produces both electricity and heat
Researchers have developed a solar cell system that uses mirrors to concentrate solar energy. In addition to electricity, it produces heat for a plant that will capture carbon from industrial emissions. The solar cells in the large pilot plant…
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Can Europe be climate-neutral by 2050? New monitor tracks the pace of the energy transition
The EU is expected to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. How far along is it? “At its core, we simply don’t know. We have a good picture of the supply side—how quickly wind turbines are being erected, grids expanded, and storage capacity…
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Wind turbines combined with tidal–wave installations increase power generation by up to 70%
Combining wind turbines with wave, solar and tidal devices on shared platforms reduces construction costs, improves stability and generates more reliable power, according to researchers from the University of Surrey. The comprehensive review…
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Dry-processed battery electrodes skip slurry and deliver better high-voltage cycling
Due to cheaper cost, ease of production and environmental benefits, battery makers and electric vehicle manufacturers have long pursued dry processes for building electrodes. A new dry-processed electrode architecture from the University of…
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A startup called Germ becomes the first private messenger that launches directly from Bluesky’s app
Here’s something that you’ve never seen on Big Tech social platforms: The decentralized open social network Bluesky has integrated new technology from a startup called Germ Network in order to bring end-to-end encrypted (E2E) messaging to…
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A 32-inch 4K OLED 240Hz monitor for $799.98 is the kind of “finish the setup” deal that’s hard to ignore
Most monitor upgrades are incremental. This is one of the few that can make your whole PC feel new again. A 32-inch 4K OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate sits right at the intersection of “cinematic” and “competitive,” and that…
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KBIS 2026: Live Updates From Day 2 at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show
Toto is so proud of its new toilet, the brand is taking it on a 46-city US tour.
Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto debuted its new Aurora Washlet Plus S7A One-Piece Toilet, which also houses the brand’s novel Integravity…
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Augmented reality menus may help restaurants attract more customers, improve brand perceptions
Restaurants looking for new ways to engage and inform customers may benefit from incorporating augmented reality (AR) technology into their menus, according to new research from Washington State University. The study, published in the…
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