General Motors and LG Energy Solution are poised to launch a new era for electric vehicles with the commercial release of lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells. The companies describe this technology as a significant breakthrough, set to power GM's next generation of electric trucks and full-size SUVs – key......
Sony PS5 sales hit 77 million units, almost on par with PS4’s at same point
In its latest earnings report, Sony said that the PS5 has now sold 77.8 million units since it launched in November 2020. That's just 1.2 million units fewer than the PS4 had managed four-and-a-half years after it was released in November 2013. Read Entire Article
Microsoft unveils a new “human-centric” Start Menu redesign for Windows 11
A new wave of design experimentation has arrived, and Microsoft seems eager to use it as an excuse to rebuild everything from the ground up. It started with the Start Menu – Microsoft's favorite test subject whenever it sets out to "reimagine" something the old guard had already perfected decades...
Photoshop Express is a free and fast editor for Windows and mobile
Adobe Photoshop Express is a simplified photo editing app built for quick fixes and social media-ready images. Available for free on Windows, iOS and Android, it offers one-touch tools for cropping, filters, retouching, and more. Read Entire Article
Qatar’s $400 million jet offered as free Air Force One stop-gap, but security and tech overhauls would cost millions
Trump has expressed his displeasure at Boeing falling behind on a $3.8 billion project to replace the Air Force One fleet. The company initially aimed to deliver two new Air Force One planes by 2024, but Air Force acquisition official Darlene Costello told Congress last week that delivery could be......
Modders use reverse engineering to bring Mario Party 4 to PC, more GameCube games to follow
Mario Party 4 is set to become the first GameCube title to receive a full decompilation, paving the way for unofficial PC ports. Unlike emulation, reverse engineering retro games offers modders significantly more flexibility when making modifications or adapting classics to new platforms. Read Entire Article
Trivia: How much did the first CD recorder cost?
Made by Denon, presented at the NAB Show in 1991 Read Entire Article
United becomes largest airline to deploy fast Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi
United Airlines has started rolling out SpaceX's Starlink internet on its planes, marking a shift for in-flight Wi-Fi. Last week, the airline hosted a demo aboard an Embraer E-175 regional jet, offering a glimpse at a future without spotty signals or sky-high fees. Read Entire Article
Microsoft gives Windows 10 users three extra years of Office support
Earlier this year, Microsoft had clearly stated that Office apps running on Windows 10 would lose support alongside the operating system. Now, Redmond has partially revised its position and will provide several more years of official support for users running Office tools or the Microsoft 365 suite on Windows 10...
AnyDesk offers a secure solution for remote access
AnyDesk is a simple, yet free, option for secure remote access or screen sharing. This portable app is lightweight, and all data is encrypted using TLS 1.2 and 256-bit AES. Read Entire Article