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Batteries, chips, AI assistants, drones and self-driving lorries: the tech section follows hardware and software advances, from university labs to products already on the shelves.
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Energy storage is a recurring theme, with lithium cells built for extreme cold and space and a Korean method for lithium-sulphur batteries. Computing stories range from Florida’s HiPerGator 4.0 supercomputer to Intel’s latest chips, while ChatGPT’s arrival in group chats shows how AI tools are spreading into everyday work.
Hardware reliability gets attention too, as in the bend test failure of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, alongside drone security and autonomous freight in Europe. Start with the battery stories for the long-term picture, then turn to the product news. Readers tracking military technology will find that the drone stories pair naturally with the defence coverage in News.
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IN A NUTSHELL BYD challenges Tesla with its affordable Atto 2, priced at $21,700. The Atto 2 features a proprietary blade battery offering up to…
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Sensing Robot Hand Shocks World: “It’s Like Holding a Human,” Claims Leading Scientist in Revolutionary Tech Breakthrough
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Huawei Unleashes AI Toolkit, Experts Say “NVIDIA’s Monopoly Is Crumbling” in Shocking Move to Empower Global Developers
IN A NUTSHELL Huawei opens up its core AI toolkit, CANN, to challenge NVIDIA and foster innovation. Security concerns mount over NVIDIA’s H20 chip, prompting…
Advanced DC Breaker Tech ‘Saves Millions’ in Energy Costs While Revolutionizing Power Protection Across America
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