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Chinese EV battery giant CATL claims it has cracked the code on ultra-fast charging without wrecking long-term battery health. If true, this breakthrough could eliminate one of the biggest pain points holding electric vehicles back. In a video released late January, the battery maker unveiled its latest 5C lithium-ion battery, which is designed to handle ultra-fast charging without having a significant effect on long-term battery health. According to Inside EVs, the company claims the 5C battery can retain 80% of its original capacity after 1,400 charge cycles at an operating temperature of 140°F (60°C), translating to roughly 522,000 miles of…

For more than 230 years, the United States Mint has produced coins and medals that reflect America’s values, commemorate defining moments, and honor influential figures in our nation’s history. In recent years, that tradition expanded in a historic new direction: recognizing comic art as a uniquely American artform and the values it has conveyed through visual storytelling for generations. In 2025, the U.S. Mint entered a landmark partnership with DC, launching a collectible coin and medal series that celebrates comic book art and its lasting cultural impact. This collaboration marked the first time the Mint formally featured superheroes from American…

Stranger Things might have wrapped up its main story on Netflix last year, but the franchise is far from done. Netflix has now dropped the first trailer for a brand-new animated spinoff, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, keeping the world of Hawkins alive with a fresh adventure set to arrive later this year. The original Stranger Things series ended after five seasons and a massive finale. Yet, both fans and creators felt that there were still corners of this universe left to explore. That feeling clearly stuck with the Duffer Brothers, who are helping guide this animated offshoot in a…

Google is working on a new range of Android PCs powered by a new operating system called Aluminium OS. While the first devices are expected to arrive later this year, we have already caught a glimpse of the software running on an HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 Chromebook. Now, a new report offers an early look at the camera app Google could bring to this desktop experience. Android Authority has spotted the Play Store listing for a Desktop Camera app by Google, likely designed for the upcoming Android PCs. The app’s description refers to it simply as a “Camera app for…

Ashes of Creation is a self-proclaimed “old-school take” on the modern MMORPG, and is the product of a hugely successful $3.27 million Kickstarter back in 2017. After spending extended time in Alpha, the game surprise-launched into Early Access in December, and now, less than two months later, it seems developer Intrepid Studios, Inc. is shutting down.Over the weekend, PCGamesN noticed the Ashes of Creation website was updated to include a letter from the director, curiously signed off by “The Ashes of Creation Team” rather than the game’s director, Steven Sharif. It turns out, Sharif resigned from Intrepid recently, posting in…

In the last decade, “Cherry MX Red” was the gold standard for gaming. But in 2026, the mechanical switch is officially obsolete for competitive play. The new meta is “Hall Effect” (magnetic) technology. Unlike a mechanical switch, which has to physically hit a metal contact to register a keypress, a Hall Effect switch uses a magnet and a sensor. This allows for “Rapid Trigger”: a feature where the key resets the instant you lift your finger even a millimeter, rather than waiting for it to bounce back past a fixed point. In games like Valorant or Counter-Strike, this makes counter-strafing…

Ahead of its rumored launch in the second week of February, a crucial piece of information about the Sony WH-1000XM6s has surfaced online. According to the leakster Insider Sony, the XM6 could be the company’s first earbuds to support “DSEE Ultimate” audio upscaling technology. Powered by a MediaTek “MT2855” chipset, the XM6s may support DSEE Ultimate, Sony’s most advanced proprietary AI-powered upscaling technology designed to improve the quality of compressed audio files (such as MP3s or those streamed online). Sony WF-1000XM6 – #2 Audio Upgrades?According to @przemyslis, the XM6 could be Sony’s first earbuds to support “DSEE Ultimate” powered by…

Chrome may soon get a new scam-fighting upgrade that leans on Gemini. Google is testing Gemini antiscam protection in Chrome as an extra check that kicks in only after the browser already thinks a site looks risky. This isn’t an always-on system that reviews every page you open. Chrome steps in at higher-risk moments, then sends the flagged page out for deeper analysis, keeping the existing scam defenses in place. The feature, spotted by Windows Report, is tied to Enhanced Safe Browsing (Enhanced protection in Safe Browsing settings) and it’s off by default. If you don’t opt in, you won’t…

With both the original PlayStation version and the 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VII largely inaccessible due to outdated hardware and digital storefront closures, the timing of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined couldn’t be any better. This second remake of the classic Japanese RPG game has been streamlined to be an approachable experience. While its new art direction and mechanics make gameplay more engaging than ever before, the lack of challenge may put off veteran players. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is smooth sailing, but this ship’s edges are sanded off a bit too much.The game starts off with our main protagonist,…

Nothing debuted its first headphones last year, offering users impressive audio performance in a striking design. Priced at $299, the Nothing Headphone 1 delivered a premium build, balanced sound, strong ANC, and long battery life with fast charging, making it one of the best options in the sub-$300 segment. Now, Nothing appears to be gearing up to bring a more affordable model to the market, with a new leak hinting at its potential launch date and key details. We first caught wind of Nothing’s upcoming affordable headphones in December last year, when a leaker claimed that the company was preparing…