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CATL says its new EV battery can recharge from 10% to 98% in six minutes
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
CATL recently unveiled its new battery technology, promising improvements in some of the most difficult tradeoffs in EV performance. Its third generation Shenxing battery can be recharged almost fully in around six minutes, while also maintaining stronger efficiency in low temperatures and harsh weather.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
CPU prices jump 20% since March as Intel and AMD eye further increases
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Intel has already raised its prices twice this year, while AMD is reportedly planning two price hikes for its server chips – one in Q2 and another in Q3 – totaling around 16 – 17%. Supply chain insiders attribute these increases to capacity bottlenecks, with new products from Intel and...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
iPhone 18 Pro to lead Apple's four-phase camera upgrade strategy
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Digital Chat Station, a popular account on the Chinese social media app Weibo, claims the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will ship with the new feature on the main rear camera. Since the iPhone 14 Pro, the primary cameras on the rear of the top-tier iPhones have used a...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
$77 million tax break, one new permanent job: JPMorgan data center deal sparks backlash
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
New York Focus reports that the Rockland County Industrial Development Agency approved the incentive for JPMorgan's expansion in Orangeburg, New York, near the New Jersey border. The deal moved forward with little opportunity for public scrutiny.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Gemini can now look through your Google Photos to create AI images, with a few caveats
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
In a new Gemini feature tied to Google Photos, the company says its AI can tap into your photo library. The goal is to "use actual images of you and your loved ones" when generating AI content.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Framework unveils new Laptop 13 Pro, OcuLink kit, and lap keyboard
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Pre-orders are now open for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro. Starting at $1,199, the notebook supports Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs and has a longer battery life, a haptic touchpad, a new screen, PCIe 5.0 support, and Ubuntu certification. The upgrades are also available individually, so owners of older...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Meta will record employee screens, clicks, and keystrokes to train AI that may replace them
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
A new tool called Model Capability Initiative (MCI) will run on work-related apps and also take occasional snapshots of workers' screens, according to internal memos seen by Reuters.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft lowers Game Pass Ultimate and PC prices, won't include next Call of Duty
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
The Game Pass front page on Microsoft's website now shows revised pricing for the service's two most expensive plans. Although delaying the addition of new Call of Duty titles marks a reversal of the company's earlier strategy, the expanded library introduced during last year's major price increase remains intact.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
ZenTimings provides a detailed view of RAM timings on Ryzen systems
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
ZenTimings is a Windows utility designed for AMD Ryzen platforms that displays real-time memory configuration data and timings, frequency, and Infinity Fabric clocks. It's primarily used to verify BIOS or XMP/EXPO settings, offering a straightforward way to check how system memory is running.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft's full-screen Xbox experience is now available to Windows 11 Insiders
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Microsoft recently announced a new Canary build within the Windows Insider Program. While not particularly groundbreaking in terms of features, Windows 11 Canary Build 29570.1000 does include a potentially interesting change for gaming scenarios. The new preview release finally brings Xbox mode to Windows Insider testers, allowing users to try...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »