Your next EV battery could start life as a plastic water bottle
Penn State researchers have developed a way to turn discarded plastic bottles into battery-grade graphite for use in electric vehicles and smartphones.
Anthropic’s most powerful AI is making a comeback, but only for a select few
Anthropic has restored access to Mythos 5 for a small group of trusted users, while reports suggest Fable 5 could return within days.
Netflix just got a whole lot more irritating if you share a screen in a household
Netflix is rolling out a new profile system that requires each household member to add a unique email address to their individual profile.
Everything is not okay with DuckDuckGo and its AI
DuckDuckGo's AI search assistant was tricked into repeating a fabricated story, highlighting how coordinated misinformation can fool modern AI systems.
Stanford scientists built an AI that can design healthier, greener burgers
Stanford researchers have developed BurgerAI, an AI system that creates healthier and more sustainable burger recipes without compromising on taste.
iPhone 18 could get a RAM boost, but only a tiny sliver to run AI chores in iOS 27
A new report claims the iPhone 18 could get 9GB of RAM to better support Apple Intelligence in iOS 27, while Pro models may remain at 12GB.
OpenAI reveals its most advanced GPT-5.6 model, but you can’t access it yet
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model family yet, though most users will have to wait as access remains tightly restricted.
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra didn’t need its camera kit to impress me
From Computex show floors to Taipei's neon-lit streets, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra delivered stunning photos, incredible zoom, and flagship camera performance without needing its optional camera kit.
OpenAI just made GPT-5.5 Instant more fun to talk to, and users may actually notice
OpenAI has updated GPT-5.5 Instant, making ChatGPT's default model more conversational, better at advice, and easier to talk to during everyday interactions.
Filling out forms on mobile just got a lot easier thanks to Google Wallet
Google is bringing advanced Autofill to Chrome on Android and iPhone, allowing users to fill forms using information stored in Google Wallet.
Amazon’s new Fire TV interface is finally rolling out to more devices
Amazon has started rolling out its redesigned Fire TV interface, bringing a cleaner look, faster performance, and built-in Alexa+ integration.
RedMagic reveals Gaming Tablet 5 Pro with OLED display and flagship specs
RedMagic has revealed the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, active cooling, and a high-refresh OLED display.
Self-powering shaking capsule shows the future of safe drinking water in the palm of our hands
Researchers have developed a self-powered floating capsule that uses kinetic energy to detect contaminated water and disinfect it without batteries or chemicals.
Claude AI is better at raising funds for humans than humans, finds worrying experiment
A new study found Claude Opus 4.6 outperformed professional fundraisers and elite debaters in persuasion tasks, raising fresh concerns about AI influence.
Roku is reportedly exploring a sale, and its 100 million users are the biggest prize
Roku is reportedly exploring a potential sale as media and technology companies eye its massive streaming audience and growing advertising business.
Apple skipped Siri AI model choices at WWDC, but they may still arrive with iOS 27
Apple reportedly has hidden support for multiple third-party AI models in iOS 27, potentially letting Siri work with services beyond ChatGPT.
A customizable camera app is still on the table, but Apple could be saving it for the iPhone 18
Apple reportedly has a customizable Camera app ready internally, but the feature may not launch until the iPhone 18 Pro arrives next year.
The FBI secretly built an entire fake town just to practice cyberattacks
The FBI has revealed a 22,000-square-foot replica town in Alabama designed to simulate real-world cyberattacks, helping agents investigate ransomware, digital forensics, and attacks on critical infrastructure.
I tried Acer’s new 5K MiniLED Gaming monitor, and OLED kept popping into my head
Hands-on with the Acer Nitro XV345CKR P reveals a bold take on MiniLED gaming monitors, balancing 5K clarity, HDR brilliance, and versatility against OLED's undeniable appeal.
Google built an AI that can see football plays before they happen
Google DeepMind has unveiled TacticAI, an AI system developed alongside Liverpool FC that can predict football player movement up to eight seconds in advance while also generating tactical recommendations for set pieces.