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Scientists “bottle the sun” with a liquid battery that stores solar energy

Scientists “bottle the sun” with a liquid battery that stores solar energy

[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 …

Revamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats

Revamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats

[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 …

If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI

If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI

[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 …