The world’s biggest battery maker just pumped the brakes on solid-state EV hype
CATL chairman Robin Zeng says manufacturing challenges will keep solid-state batteries out of mass-market EVs until at least 2030, with early production limited to premium vehicles.
Yet another study finds too many kids are seeing harmful content on social media
A Molly Rose Foundation study found 34% of UK teens encountered suicide, self-harm, or eating disorder content on social media in a single week, barely unchanged from before the Online Safety Act took effect.
Spotify adds editor-led videos to New Music Friday so you can meet the people picking your music
Spotify is embedding editor-led videos inside its New Music Friday playlist for US listeners, giving the weekly discovery experience a more personal feel.
Honor Magic V6 review: I doubted this sleek foldable, but it raced beyond expectations
After years of writing off foldables, the Honor Magic V6 made me a convert. The folding screen is outstanding, the battery is remarkable, and the cameras are the best on any large foldable right now. It is not perfect, but it is hard to argue with.
Instagram’s new voice message effects let you sound like a pirate, a grandma, or a World Cup fan
Instagram is expanding its AI-powered effects for voice notes to more users, growing the feature from eight effects at its India launch in March to 15, including a new Goal! filter tied to the FIFA World Cup.
Tesla FSD update adds a new dialog that previews your car’s parking plan
Tesla's FSD 14.3.4 update adds a new on-screen dialog that appears as the car approaches its destination and shows the driver how it plans to park.
This jacket pulls drinking water straight from the air
Engineers at UT Austin have developed a jacket made from a biomass-derived hydrogel fiber that draws moisture from the air and converts it into up to 900 ml of drinkable water per day.
TikTok is testing voice calls in DMs, because you must talk where you doomscroll
TikTok is testing voice calling in DMs, according to screenshots shared by a user on X. The feature will reportedly require both participants to be friends and offer a "Mute calls" option in DM settings.
Amazon’s Sleep Studio feature turns Echo devices into a soothing sleep-bringer for kids
Amazon has launched Sleep Studio, a new feature for Echo Kids devices that automates bedtime routines with curated sleep content.
TikTok’s “Not Interested” button fails you in merely a few minutes, finds research
New research from Northeastern University found that TikTok's "Not Interested" button loses effectiveness quickly, with flagged content resurfacing on user feeds within minutes after they stop pressing it.
Radical new coffee-making method uses sound, skips hot water and reduces energy bills
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed an ultrasonic brewing method that makes espresso-strength coffee with room-temperature water, cutting energy consumption by up to 75%, and 100 blind taste-testers couldn't tell it from the real thing.
This tiny sensor could help self-driving cars and robots see better in the dark
Penn State researchers have developed a light-adaptive sensor inspired by the human eye that could help self-driving cars and robots maintain visual accuracy in changing lighting conditions.
The world’s chip lord issues price hike warning that’s going to hurt your phone and laptop
TSMC CFO Wendell Huang todl the BBC that inflation is driving up costs and did not rule out price increases, a warning with real implications for the phones, laptops, and AI services that run on the company's chips.
A chemical bath could bring your old EV battery back to near-full strength
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a recycling process that restores spent lithium-ion batteries to up to 95% of their original capacity while cutting recycling costs by 56%.
Smartphones are to blame for declining birth rates, as studies highlight the iPhone’s role
Two new studies argue smartphone adoption, beginning with the iPhone's 2007 launch, contributed significantly to falling birth rates in the US and globally.
iPhone Fold appears in the wild as dummy unit, and it’s got my attention
New dummy unit photos from leaker Sonny Dickson reveal the iPhone Fold's design ahead of its expected fall 2026 launch.
Hinge is pushing AI into dating and its boss says Gen Z needs its help to start conversations
Gen Z spends more than two hours a day less in person with other people than those the same age did 20 years ago, Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos told the BBC. The app is deploying AI profile coaching and conversation prompts to fill the gap, but researchers say dating apps have already overpromised on what technology can do for loneliness.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 might avoid the chip curse, but not for all buyers
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 will reportedly switch to a split-chip strategy, shipping with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in some markets and the Exynos 2600 in others, according to a new leak.
Google Photos on Android finally gives your custom stickers a home
Google Photos on Android is rolling out a dedicated Stickers folder in the Collections tab, automatically saving every custom sticker you create. The update brings the Android app to feature parity with iOS, which received the folder in January.
Leaked Pixel 11 wallpapers hint at what color options you’ll likely get to choose from
Leaked wallpapers for the Pixel 11 lineup reveal a more muted color direction for Google's next smartphone lineup, with soft greens, beiges, and pinks replacing the bolder tones of recent years.
Google Play is getting TikTok-style app previews and AI-powered search
Google has announced its integrating Google Play with the Gemini app, enabling app and conten discovery. The company has also revealed Play Shorts, a short-form video feed for browsing apps, and Ask Play, a conversational AI search tool that can help users find the right apps.
The Honor 600 Pro shows Samsung what an affordable flagship should look like
Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE has long been the benchmark for affordable flagships. The Honor 600 Pro thinks otherwise. Here's how the two compare on specs, cameras, battery life, and value.
I tested Honor 600 Pro’s AI Image to Video 2.0, and it’s better than I expected
Honor's AI Image to Video 2.0 is a significant step up from what launched with the 400 series last year. I tested the templates, tried custom prompts, and here's what you need to know.