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Electroflow promises to make LFP material for 40% less than Chinese producers

Electroflow drew inspiration from batteries themselves to develop a new way of producing LFP material for EVs. The process could undercut today’s lowest price sources in China.

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Epic Games says Apple’s new install process cuts user drop-offs by 60%

Fortnite maker Epic Games said that Apple’s new installation workflow, implemented in iOS 18.6, has had a positive impact on its user growth, with a 60% decrease in drop-offs. Apple started allowing EU users to install alternative marketplaces earlier this … Continue reading

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New project makes Wikipedia data more accessible to AI

A new database will make Wikipedia’s wealth of knowledge more accessible to AI models.

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U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner and its Nevada mining project

The U.S. Department of Energy has taken equity stakes in Canadian company Lithium Americas and its Nevada mining joint venture with General Motors as part of a renegotiation of a federal loan. Under the new terms, the U.S. government will … Continue reading

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Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage

Toyota made two announcements that reflect the automaker’s growing interest in startups working on mobility, climate, AI, sustainability, and industrial automation.

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Starbase hires Cameron County to police its streets and jail its offenders

Starbase is in the business of launching rockets, not policing, according to two new agreements.

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Anonymous question app Sendit deceived children and illegally collected their data, FTC alleges

On Sendit, teens can send each other anonymous questions via integrations with Instagram or Snapchat.

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A breach every month raises doubts about South Korea’s digital defenses

Known for its blazing fast internet and home to some of the world’s biggest tech giants, South Korea has also faced a string of data breaches and cybersecurity lapses that has struggled to match the pace of its digital ambitions.

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Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans

The Texas senator blocked a bill that would have prevented data brokers from collecting and selling personal data on anyone in the United States, and not just federal lawmakers and government officials.

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OpenAI is launching the Sora app, its own TikTok competitor, alongside the Sora 2 model

The social app Sora will let users generate videos of themselves and their friends, which they can share in a TikTok-like feed.

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