[ad_1] Aluminum batteries still aren’t available outside of labs, and you shouldn’t expect this breakthrough to be available any time soon. They’re still half as energy-dense as lithium-ion cells, and the scientists are busy working on more effective electrolytes and charging systems. If aluminum does reach parity with lithium, however, it could lead to a […]
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Atari’s VCS will offer ‘thousands’ of retro games through a subscription
[ad_1] The service also includes a global leaderboard and social challenges, and it’ll support both the classic joystick and modern controller. And if you like to play on other platforms, the upgraded collection will be available elsewhere if you have a VCS account. The VCS edition of Antstream Arcade will cost you. Once your 30-day […]
UK police auction TalkTalk hacker’s cryptocurrency
[ad_1] This is believed to be the first auction of this kind by UK police. The money raised will go toward fighting crime. It’s also meant to show that there’s no place to hide criminal assets, one officer said. This isn’t Gunton’s first run-in with the law. He played a key role in the 2015 […]
HP’s Spectre x360 packs a 4K display if you want it
[ad_1] Despite shaving off more than a tenth of the computer, HP was able to build better cooling and thermals into the device. If you weren’t a fan of the lineup’s two-tone “Nightfall Black” and “Poseidon Blue” color options, the good news is that HP will offer the new model in a simpler “Natural Silver” […]
Nintendo’s Brain Age series is back as a Switch exclusive
[ad_1] The full title of the game translates to “Nintendo Switch Training for Adults with Brain Training Supervised by Prof. Ryuta Kawashima, Research Institute for Aging Medicine, Tohoku University” and it will have features like support for two players and battle modes. The challenges look to be similar to the original game, with mathematics puzzles, […]
A ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ preview
[ad_1] Let’s try that again.iOS 13.1 review According to Chris Velazco, “A dark mode, helpfully redesigned apps and Voice Control add offer more flexibility out of the box, and now that iOS 13.1 has filed down a lot of the initial release’s rough edges, it’s finally worth installing.” This is the series’ first new entry […]
Google used photogrammetry to create a detailed VR tour of Versailles
[ad_1] Google collected over 4TB of data and textured 15 billion pixels, it said. The app will give you a tour the King and Queen’s State Apartments, the Royal Opera House, Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors, just to name a few of the iconic rooms. “Tapestries, paintings, ceilings, sculptures and furniture, everything is within […]
All I want to do is chill and play 'Flight Simulator'
[ad_1] It's been a long day. You get home as the sun is setting and close the door behind you, throwing down your keys and sliding off your shoes. You grab a drink and sink into the chair in front of your PC. The screen boots up and — click, click — it's… [ad_2] Source […]
Venezuela reportedly wants its central bank to hold bitcoin
[ad_1] The bank is likewise considering proposals to count cryptocurrencies toward international reserves that have plummeted in recent years. It’s not certain where Petroleos got the bitcoin and ethereum, let alone how much it has. There’s also no guarantee that companies would accept such a move when crypto’s relative anonymity and the potential for money […]
YouTube is ‘really happy’ with viewership for its live MLB games
[ad_1] This won’t leave TV networks sweating bullets. Variety noted that Fox saw an average of just over 2.2 million viewers, and that’s just for the US. YouTube’s streams were available worldwide. However, the internet company doesn’t mind. It’s “really happy with the success of the entire partnership,” a spokesperson told Variety. And there may […]