While Windows 11 continues to gain users (according to third-party statistical services), the OS is still quite far from its predecessor, which will soon cease official support. However, in the gaming realm, Windows 11 seems to be doing much better. In its latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey, Valve reports that Windows 11 is very…
The Chinese automotive giant Geely has introduced the new Aegis Short Blade LFP battery with an energy density of 192 Wh/kg, a service life of 50 years, rapid charging up to 80% in 17 minutes, and minimal capacity loss in cold weather conditions. The battery can endure 3500 charge cycles, equivalent to approximately one million…
Scientists at the pharmaceutical company Moderna have developed the first mRNA vaccine targeting both influenza and coronavirus. This combined vaccine successfully completed Phase 3 clinical trials and is awaiting approval from the US regulator FDA. According to Nature, the combined vaccine has shown higher efficacy compared to monovalent vaccines targeting only one virus. mRNA technology…
According to Deadline, Quentin Tarantino has teamed up with Jay Glennie to write two books detailing the creation of the films “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “Inglourious Basterds.” Jay Glennie, who has written about the making of films such as “The Deer Hunter,” “Trainspotting,” “Raging Bull,” and others, conducted hours of interviews with…
A team of Chinese scientists has built the world’s largest quantum simulator based on the principle of an ion trap and demonstrated the stable retention and cooling of a two-dimensional crystal consisting of 512 ions. This breakthrough was achieved by the team led by renowned quantum physicist Duan Luming, who returned to his homeland in…
Despite US sanctions, the textile industry in Xinjiang is demonstrating record growth thanks to the implementation of artificial intelligence and 5G. Textile exports from this region reached 108 billion yuan ($14.8 billion) last year, with yarn and other raw material volume increasing by 74%, and clothing by 30%. The implementation of AI and 5G has…
Australian company Hysata promises the cheapest hydrogen in the world thanks to a unique setup that splits water into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) with an incredible efficiency of 95%. This is 20% higher than the best existing electrolyzers. Only 41.5 kWh of energy is required to produce 1 kg of hydrogen, compared to 52.5…
Having become a huge hit, Fallout 4 recently received a long-awaited update for next-gen consoles and PC, and Bethesda Game Studios has recently announced that the game will receive another update for all supported platforms. It has been revealed that its release is scheduled for May 13th. Details about the update are currently unknown, but…
At the Computex 2024 expo, Asus showcased the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, its first model featuring Google TV and a remote control with an integrated Google Assistant microphone. This 27-inch 4K IPS panel boasts ultra-thin bezels. It comes with built-in 5W Harman Kardon speakers and a headphone jack on the rear panel. One standout feature of…
AeroHT, a subsidiary of the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng, has been developing a flying car for 10 years. At a press briefing during the Auto China 2024 car show in Beijing, CEO He Xiaopeng announced that the new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft would offer an alternative mode of transportation in cities,…
