Experts say Donut Lab's "breakthrough" solid-state battery is just ordinary lithium-ion

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WTF?! Eye-catching battery claims are nothing new, but some deserve closer scrutiny. According to an investigation led by independent researcher Ziroth and supported by more than 20 battery experts, the much-hyped Donut Lab solid-state battery appears to be something far more familiar: a lithium-ion cell.
The conclusion doesn't rest on speculation or anonymous sources. Instead, it comes down to how the
YouTuber says he will sue Samsung for dodging 990 Pro SSD warranty replacement
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WTF?! Louis Rossmann, the consumer-rights activist, independent technician, and owner of a very popular YouTube channel, says he will take Samsung to court over a broken 990 Pro SSD. He claims the company isn't honoring its warranty policy because the memory crisis has pushed the price up so much since the drive was purchased, making a replacement far more costly than simply refunding him.
Rossmann says
Crazy Taxi is back, but Sega's use of generative AI steals the spotlight
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First look: Sega's return to Crazy Taxi isn't just a nostalgia play anymore. With the first full trailer now out, the upcoming Crazy Taxi: World Tour is drawing just as much attention for how it's being made, especially Sega's use of generative AI in development.
Revealed during an Xbox showcase, Crazy Taxi: World Tour is slated for release in 2027 on Nintendo
SanDisk's massive 8TB SD cards are finally close to launch
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In brief: News regarding SanDisk's 8TB SD cards has been scarce for some time, but manufacturers recently indicated that the ultra-high-capacity products might be ready to hit the market. Faster 4TB cards are also on the horizon, but users must purchase new devices to use either model.
The SD Association's booth at Computex 2026 included spec sheets for new 4TB and 8
Signal attacks UK plan to scan devices for nude images as "mass surveillance"
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A hot potato: Signal has issued a warning over the UK government's latest online safety push. The encrypted messaging app says plans to make phones and tablets scan for nude images will not protect children, and instead risk creating surveillance infrastructure that "endangers us all."
The device-scanning proposal was announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer at London Tech Week. Under the plan, companies such as Apple and Google would
Palantir system helps Florida hospital save 886 lives by spotting sepsis earlier
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Forward-looking: At Tampa General Hospital in Florida, a real-time data platform is changing how doctors spot one of medicine's deadliest conditions. The system, developed with Palantir, pulls together data from across the hospital – vital signs, lab results, clinician notes – and analyzes it continuously
Valve confirms physical Steam Gift Cards are being discontinued after years of scams
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What just happened? Sad news for those who look forward to receiving several Steam Gift Cards every birthday and holiday season. Valve has confirmed that, due to the number of scammers who use the cards, physical versions are being phased out and replaced entirely by digital gift cards.
In its Steam Support page for the Steam Wallet, Valve writes that physical Steam Gift Cards will be available at retailers only for a limited time.
Elon Musk reveals SpaceX's 230-foot-wide orbital AI data center satellite ahead of record IPO
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Forward-looking: Elon Musk has been talking about orbital data centers for quite a while now. With the company's IPO expected to price tomorrow and begin trading Friday, the SpaceX CEO has unveiled details about the 150 kW AI1 satellite, which spans nearly 230 feet when deployed.
SpaceX says the first-generation AI1 design is 20 meters tall (65.6 feet)
The AI boomerang effect: more data suggests employers are reversing AI layoffs

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Connecting the dots: Generative AI has been blamed for hundreds of thousands of layoffs over the past year, but evidence that companies moved too quickly to automate white-collar jobs is steadily mounting. Multiple recent studies suggest that many employers are refilling recently eliminated positions after overestimating AI's productivity gains and cost savings.
In some studies, roughly a third of companies that attempted to replace workers with AI have either rehired some of
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake announced for Switch 2, due out later this year
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In a nutshell: Nintendo is bringing back one of its most popular games for a new run on its latest handheld, nearly 30 years after the original. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was announced during the Nintendo Direct presentation on June 9, and will be out later this year on the Switch 2.
The minute-and-a-half teaser doesn't show any actual gameplay, nor does







