Do Batteries Really Bounce When They’re Dead?
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Windows 11 is breaking from its bedrock and moving away • The Register
Opinion Say what you like about its role in the destruction of civilization, the net is still good for a few party games. Take bets on when the “Wintel Empire” …
In an age of billionaire backlash, Paul Allen’s lasting legacy stands out in Seattle
A sticker in Seattle that takes aim at the richest of the rich. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) I spotted a sticker on the wall of a Seattle bar restroom …
AI or not, Will Smith’s crowd video is fresh cringe
Will Smith posted a video on social media that shows oceans of fans cheering him on during his recent European tour. “My favorite part of the tour is seeing you …
Why Are Aircraft Carrier Runways Angled & How Long Are They?
Aerial-motion/Shutterstock Sometimes called cities at sea or floating airfields, aircraft carriers provide some of the most challenging flight conditions in modern aviation. …
UK little bit barn builds turn to gas instead of wait for grid pow • The Register
Datacenter designers in the UK are transforming to gas for power generation amidst extensive wait times for a link to the electricity grid. The British federal government introduced strategies at …
Climate technology companies dominate PNW funding with the three biggest financial investment rounds in 2025
The leading 3 financial investment rounds in the Pacific Northwest up until now this year have gone to tidy power companies, from the top going clockwise: Team 14 Technologies, TerraPower …
Microsoft and Uber alum increases $ 3 M for YC-backed Munify, a neobank for the Egyptian diaspora
Khalid Ashmawy bears in mind the very first time he wired money home while studying in Europe. He had just obtained his monthly stipend as a master’s student in Stuttgart …
Here’s What Makes Volvo’s Turn Signal Sound So Unique
jeafish Ping/Shutterstock The entertainment craft known as Foley art involves creating sound effects for movies, TV, and video games using environmental sounds …
Windows Mobile Plans app to be disconnected in 2026 • The Register
Microsoft is to permanently hang up on its Mobile Plans app, directing users to the web and the Windows Settings app in the future. The end of the road will …