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Hiroshima scientists crack the code for 3D printing tungsten carbide
The university’s team reports that their approach centers on controlled “softening” of the material rather than complete melting. The process, known as hot-wire laser irradiation, reshapes tungsten carbide while maintaining its exceptional hardness and minimizing defects – an achievement that could transform how cutting, drilling, and construction tools are manufactured.
EV batteries age twice as fast with ultra-fast charging
The firm analyzed data from more than 22,700 vehicles across 21 models and found a striking pattern: batteries subjected to frequent charging sessions above 100 kilowatts degraded at roughly twice the rate of those primarily using lower-power options such as Level 2 chargers.
At $70 million, AI.com is now the most expensive domain name ever sold
Kris Marszalek bought AI.com from an unknown seller ahead of the Super Bowl, so an ad for the site could air during the game. Unfortunately, shortly after the ad ran, many noticed the website was down.
Switchable topological light could redefine wireless data transmission
The work, reported in Optica by scientists from Tianjin University and Nanyang Technological University, marks the first experimental realization of skyrmions that can be actively toggled between electric and magnetic configurations.
This Xbox One S mod crams an entire Ryzen desktop PC inside
PhasedTech notes that a number of people have turned their consoles into gaming PCs, but these usually relied on external power bricks and integrated graphics.
MIT scientists build terahertz microscope that reveals hidden superconducting motion
The implications of the breakthrough could ripple through multiple industries. A better understanding of how superconductivity behaves at quantum scales could accelerate the development of room-temperature superconductors, radically improving electrical grids, quantum computers, and magnetic levitation systems.
YouTube reaction videos could face lawsuits over ripped footage
The lawsuit in question involves Christopher Cordova, who runs the Denver Metro Audits channel, and Jonathan Huneault, creator of the Frauditor Troll channel.
Global chip sales are on track to hit $1 trillion thanks to AI
According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, worldwide chip revenue hit $791.7 billion in 2025, up 25.6 percent year over year. The surge reflects an unprecedented wave of capital spending as tech giants race to build out AI infrastructure in data centers around the world. Rather than a narrow spike in…
PlayStation 6 could feature 30GB of GDDR7 memory with massive bandwidth boost
It’s been almost five years since the PlayStation 5 launched. That means its successor, the PlayStation 6, isn’t far away, so the rumors are starting to arrive thick and fast.
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