A new method could allow better materials to make up battery electrodes by converting them into a nanochain structure, the black material on this copper electrode of a coin cell.Purdue University image/Kayla Wiles If you’re frustrated by the fact that electronic gadgets continue to get more sophisticated but your smartphone battery stillcan’t seem to last a full day, then new research fromPurdue Universitycould offer some relief. Chemists there have developed a new method for designing lithium-ion batteries which could make them last longer and charge faster....

The International Space Station (ISS) has maneuvered out of the way of debris that was expected to come close to the orbital outpost on Monday night. The ISS fired its Progress 81 thrusters fired for 5 minutes, 5 seconds at 8:25 p.m. ET in what’s known as a “Pre-Determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver,”NASA said. The procedure had no impact on operations at the station, where seven astronauts currently reside. Even without the maneuver, NASA said the fragment of space debris would probably have passed within about three miles of the station, but the precautionary measure ensured that an even greater distance was put between the two objects....

Summary Deleted dialog from an episode ofStar Trek: Deep Space Ninewould have drastically changed how viewers perceived two previously unconnectedStar Trek: The Next Generationcharacters. As a spinoff fromTNG, it was understandable thatDS9featured many crossover appearances from characters like Q (John de Lancie) and Thomas Riker (Jonathan Frakes). The addition of Michael Dorn to thecast ofDeep Space Ninein season 4 further solidified the show’s links toTNGand pushed the character of Lt. Commander Worf in new and interesting directions, and allowedTNGcharacters like Chancellor Gowron to recur....

Stygian Outer Gods early access review: Short and unsettling in every way Stygian: Outer Gods has finally entered early access, granting a small taste of what eldritch horrors are to come — and it’s utterly unsettling, for better or for worse. Eldritch games bring a new perspective to thesurvival horrorsmany are used to. Instead of jump scares, they rely on psychology, sanity, weakness, and, of course, offer some extremely twisted locations that you wouldn’t want to put on a postcard....

Summary A90 Day Fiancécast member’s profile from a dating app has been discovered by fans after his recent breakup with his girlfriend. Several90DFrelationships start with a right swipewhen cast members match on the international side of dating apps. These relationships face challenges due to communication issues and cultural barriers, but some do end up working out. However, there are times when cast membersventure out into the wildto find themselves new partners after breaking up on screen....

Taylor Momsen finally addresses abrupt Gossip Girl exit Taylor Momsen, who played Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl, has finally addressed her abrupt exit from the series. If you were a teen or young adult in the early 2000s, then there’s no doubt you were an avid fan ofThe CW‘s iconic series Gossip Girl. The series, which ran from September 2007 to December 2012, followed a group of Manhattan’s wealthiest teenagers as they went through issues such as falling in love, substance abuse, and public humilation....

Tesla pledged its entry-level Model 3 sedan would cost $35,000 before federal incentives, but every example it has delivered to date has sold for at least $54,000. The company is keeping its promise of making the car more affordable over time by releasing a new variant of it priced under the $50,000 mark. Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk made the announcement on his personal Twitter account — where else? He posted a link to the Model 3’sordering page, which includes the new model with the midrange battery pack....

Amazon Echo devices have only grown more popular over the years, with a long list of smart speakers andsmart displaysnow gracing its catalog. These let you do all sorts of useful things, like check your calendar, control your smart lights, or automate other connected smart devices. And while most Echo users know the basics, there are a lot of useful features that are never fully explained while setting up your Echo....

The original PlayStation wasn’t the first 3D game console, but felt like the first one to master the new dimension. In 1995, the system was released worldwide, and it took gamers by storm. Not only was it home to some ofthe best video gamesof all time, but it also offered a convenient way to play music using CDs, which was quite novel in the mid-90s. And we all know that the success of this console has now led to thePS4 and PS5....

After laying the groundwork with its first dip into VR waters, thePlayStation VR2is PlayStation’s high-end device that is packed full of top-of-the-line tech to make your gaming experience as immersive and comfortable as possible. But what are killer specs without fantastic games? Just like thebest PS5 gamessell the console, PSVR2 needs a strong library to sell it as anaccessoryas well. PSVR2 has quite the library ofgreat VR gamesalready available, with moreupcoming video gameson the way....

The gear you need to pack just to get away for a weekend in the woods really adds up in weight and bulk. The outdoor industry is trending towards lighter products, raising the bar of efficiency, and utilizing technology to its fullest extent. What better way to save weight than with a piece of gear that serves multiple purposes? This could be something as simple as using a clothes sack for a pillow....

The Crow remake made one major change after original’s infamous death Following the infamous death of Brandon Lee during the production of The Crow in 1993, the 2024 remake went to great lengths to ensure history wouldn’t repeat itself. In March 1993, Brandon Lee was filming a scene for the 1994 version of The Crow. His character, Eric, was going to be shot after a vicious attack. The stunt involved a ....

A new Intel discrete GPU has surfaced on Geekbench, giving us an early look at the potential specifications. Thisleaked listingalso marks the firstBattlemageGPU to surface on a benchmarking platform. First discovered byBenchleaks, the listing details a test system using an Intel Core i5-13600K processor paired to an “Intel Xe Graphics RI” GPU. The GPU scored 97,943 points in the OpenCL test, placing it just below theNvidia GeForce RTX 4060andIntel Arc A770....