1 hour ago Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report

Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as lithium is in modern technology, extracting the metal is complex and expensive. A new method, developed by researchers at Penn State and recently granted patent rights, enables high-efficiency lithium extraction—in minutes, not hours—using low temperatures and simple water-based leaching.

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2 h. ago In court, CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google against the DOJ's 'extraordinary' proposals

Sundar Pichai testified in the remedies trial that will determine which penalties Google will face for monopolizing the search engine market, calling the DOJ's proposals a "de facto divestiture" of the company's tech.

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2 h. ago Scientists use virtual reality for fish to teach robots how to swarm

Fish are masters of coordinated motion. Schools of fish have no leader, yet individuals manage to stay in formation, avoid collisions, and respond with liquid flexibility to changes in their environment. Reproducing this combination of robustness and flexibility has been a long-standing challenge for human-engineered systems like robots.

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3 h. ago 'Robotability score' ranks NYC streets for future robot deployment

For delivery robots, not all sidewalks are created equal—some are uneven or clogged with people and bus shelters—so researchers at Cornell Tech developed a "robotability score" and rated every street in New York City on how hospitable it would be to robots.

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3 h. ago China Publishes Propaganda Video Comparing Negotiation with U.S. to 'Drinking Poison'

The Chinese Foreign Ministry published a video on Tuesday declaring that any negotiations with the United States on tariffs was out of the question, claiming that "bowing to a bully is like drinking poison to quench thirst." The post China Publishes Propaganda Video Comparing Negotiation with U.S. to ‘Drinking Poison’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas

On today's episode of Uncanny Valley, we break down how Trump's tariffs might threaten this year's holiday season.

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4 h. ago Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Reveals 30% of Company's Code Written by AI

In a discussion at Meta's inaugural "LlamaCon" AI developer event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shed light on the growing role of artificial intelligence in software development within their respective companies. Nadella claims that up to 30 percent of Microsoft's code is now written by AI. The post Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Reveals 30% of Company’s Code Written by AI appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago FCC to vote to bar Chinese labs deemed security risks from testing US electronics

FCC to vote to bar Chinese labs deemed security risks from testing US electronics  Reuters

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5 h. ago In Trump's first 100 days, US energy dominance plans roiled by trade uncertainty

In Trump's first 100 days, US energy dominance plans roiled by trade uncertainty  Reuters

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6 h. ago FBI warns of scam targeting victims with fake hospitals and police

The FBI has issued a warning that scammers are impersonating doctors, police and banks using spoofed numbers as "smishing" texts surge nationwide.

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7 h. ago Chinese AI scientists may threaten US tech dominance, think tank says

Chinese AI scientists may threaten US tech dominance, think tank says  South China Morning Post

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7 h. ago Baby salmon do what?! 'That's not a thing,' surprised scientists thought

Baby salmon do what?! 'That's not a thing,' surprised scientists thought  The Seattle Times

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7 h. ago 'Shark Tank' star insists AOC is a capitalist at heart: 'The best marketeer in politics'

Canadian businessman and star of ABC's "Shark Tank" Kevin O'Leary praised far-left lawmaker Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her ability to raise money, calling her a "capitalist" at heart but adding her chances of being president are nonexistent.

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10 h. ago Big Tech tried to kill an affordable housing measure in Seattle. They lost

Big Tech tried to kill an affordable housing measure in Seattle. They lost  Fast Company

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10 h. ago AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warns

AI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog said in a study published Wednesday.

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16 h. ago Chinese traders in world’s largest wholesale market adjust to fewer US buyers

Chinese traders in world’s largest wholesale market adjust to fewer US buyers  South China Morning Post

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17 h. ago EU views break from US as ‘unrealistic’ amid global tech race

EU views break from US as ‘unrealistic’ amid global tech race  politico.eu

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20 h. ago Waymo and Toyota are dating — if they get serious, a new autonomous vehicle could be created

Waymo and Toyota have agreed to explore a possible deal that could one day lead to a new vehicle designed for ride-hailing and even bring self-driving tech into consumer cars. The two companies have signed a preliminary agreement to look into developing and deploying an autonomous vehicle platform, according to a blog posted by Waymo. […]

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21 h. ago On Trump’s 100th day, Chinese communist regime declares it will 'never kneel' to U.S. pressure in fiery video

China released a defiant video on Trump’s 100th day in office, vowing to "never kneel" to U.S. tariffs, as Beijing escalates propaganda over trade tensions.

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21 h. ago ‘It’s a huge loss’: Trump administration dismisses scientists preparing climate report

‘It’s a huge loss’: Trump administration dismisses scientists preparing climate report  Los Angeles Times

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