Month: May 2026

[ad_1] Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today’s Wordle puzzle is a fairly unusual word. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters … Read More “Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 18 #1794” »

[ad_1] The more likely route is the same as that used in quantum cascade lasers. In these systems, electrons tunnel from one location to another with almost the same energy. But in their new location, they quickly lose energy (via an acoustic wave generated by the crystalline material that holds the electrons), which traps them … Read More “Casimir force co-opted to generate free energy, midichlorians not included” »

[ad_1] The Tecno Pova 8 was spotted in the Google Play Console last month, so we already knew it was coming. Now the Pova 8 Pro has received a certification of its own, confirming that it will be joining the vanilla model in the company’s roster. The Pova 8 Pro will of course be the … Read More “Tecno Pova 8 Pro certifications reveal its battery capacity, RAM and storage” »

[ad_1] As solar panels lose their ability to generate electricity after sunset, one major challenge remains for renewable energy: how to store solar power for use later, whether during cloudy weather or overnight. Researchers at UC Santa Barbara believe they may have found an answer that avoids the need for massive battery systems or reliance … Read More “Scientists “bottle the sun” with a liquid battery that stores solar energy” »

[ad_1] Apple is hoping that its record on privacy can be the differentiator on the AI front, and maybe even buy it a little slack as it continues to lag behind the competition. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the more chatbot-like Siri set to debut in iOS 27 will include the option to autodelete chat … Read More “Revamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats” »

[ad_1] Commencement season has come around again — and this year, a couple speakers have discovered that it’s tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence. Last week, Gloria Caulfield, an executive at real estate firm Tavistock Development Company, gave a speech at the University of Central Florida acknowledging that … Read More “If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI” »

[ad_1] The Oppo Find X9s initially became official last month, and Oppo is launching it in India on May 21. Earlier this month, a rumor claimed it would start at INR 70,000 ($729). Today a new rumor says the Find X9s will actually start at INR 79,999 ($834) instead. That’s a pretty wild difference, and … Read More “Oppo Find X9s price in India leaks again and it's higher this time” »