Turning crystal flaws into quantum highways: A new route towards scalable solid-state qubits

Building large-scale quantum technologies requires reliable ways to connect individual quantum bits (qubits) without ...
Macworld

Apple design reset? How a key VP’s exit can fix the iPhone

For a few years now, something has felt off with Apple’s software design. There’s been too much emphasis on showy effects and eye-catching animations, and not enough on creating intuitive experiences ...
Live Science

Scientists create new solid-state sodium-ion battery — they say it'll make EVs cheaper and safer

A new sodium-ion battery offers a cheaper and safer alternative to conventional lithium-ion systems, scientists say, paving the way for more sustainable EVs. When you purchase through links on our ...
Gizmodo

Newly Discovered ‘Hybrid’ Phase of Matter Blurs the Line Between Solid and Liquid

High school science misses a lot of the science researchers actually work with. For example, you learn that there are three states of matter—solid, liquid, and gas—but in advanced physics, things get ...
InfoWorld

JDK 26: The new features in Java 26

Java Development Kit (JDK) 26, a planned update to standard Java due March 17, 2026, has reached an initial rampdown phase for bug fixes, with the feature set now frozen. The following 10 features are ...
Hacker

The Art of the Prompt: Engineering GenAI to Produce SOLID-Compliant Code

I am a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Salesforce, where I build AI-driven enterprise solutions that integrate LLM. I am a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Salesforce, where I build AI-driven ...
Seeking Alpha

Solid Power: Exciting Partnerships, Strong Cash, Too Far From Profitability

Solid Power is a key player in the emerging solid-state battery industry, targeting the EV market with promising technology and strategic partnerships. SLDP's recent Q3 report showed a narrowed net ...
Interesting Engineering

New solid-state sodium battery could replace lithium for safer, cheaper EVs

Researchers in Canada have just unveiled a new solid-state sodium battery design that could potentially lead to cheaper, safer, and more sustainable energy storage systems. Developed at Western ...
Geeky Gadgets

Solid-State Batteries Are Closer Than You Think, but Are They Worth the Wait?

Imagine an electric vehicle that charges in minutes, travels hundreds of miles on a single charge, and eliminates the risk of battery fires. This is the promise of solid-state batteries, a technology ...
Inside EVs

BMW Just Found A New Partner To Boost Its Solid-State Battery Dreams

BMW has teamed up with Korean battery giant Samsung SDI to develop solid-state batteries. The automaker also has a long-standing partnership with American battery start-up Solid Power. A prototype BMW ...
BizWest

Samsung joins Solid Power, BMW quest for battery-powered car

LOUISVILLE — Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is collaborating with Louisville-based Solid Power Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDP) and German automotive giant BMW to develop and test a vehicle powered by ...