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- 1BYD says solid-state EV battery nearly road-readyโBYD says its new solid-state EV battery tech is nearly ready for the open road https://www.engadget.com/2265495/byd-new-
Chinese EV maker BYD says its solid-state battery technology is almost ready for real-world use, with the technology expected around 2027. Solid-state batteries promise greater energy density, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and BYD is one of several manufacturers racing to bring them to production electric vehicles.
- 2Humanoid robot that can cry on command unsettles viewersโHumanoid robots are getting even creepier (this one can cry on command) https://www.engadget.com/2266933/humanoid-robot-
A humanoid robot demonstrated the ability to cry on command, drawing attention online. Coverage of the demo, including an Engadget report, describes the tearful display as unsettling, renewing discussion about how lifelike robots are becoming and whether such emotional mimicry is impressive or deeply creepy. Reactions mix fascination with discomfort at how far robotics has progressed.
- 3TikTok to pay Alabama $100 million in addiction lawsuit settlementโTikTok will pay Alabama $100 million to settle social media addiction lawsuit https://www.engadget.com/2269822/tiktok-wi
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama $100 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company designed its platform to be addictive, particularly for young users. The settlement marks another legal setback for the social media company as US states continue pressing tech firms over the mental health effects of their products on children and teenagers.
- 4Apple ordered to pay $5.7 billion in patent caseโApple hit with a $5.7 billion verdict for alleged patent infringement https://www.engadget.com/2269826/apple-hit-with-a-
Apple has been hit with a $5.7 billion verdict over allegations that it infringed a patent, according to a report by Engadget. The ruling, if it stands, would be one of the largest patent judgments against the company, and attention is turning to whether Apple will appeal.
- 5Gemini Live vs. ChatGPT Voice: the battle for natural AI conversationโ๐ฐ Gemini Live vs. ChatGPT Voice: Which AI offers a more natural conversation? Speaking with an AI chatbot can be a littl
Google and OpenAI are competing to make voice conversations with AI chatbots feel more natural and less awkward. A new comparison of Gemini Live and ChatGPT Voice, reported by Engadget, examines which assistant handles spoken interaction better, as both companies push to make talking to AI feel closer to a real human conversation.
- 6App Lets You Pair An Apple Watch With AndroidโThis App Lets You Use An Apple Watch With An Android Phone
An app has been released that allows an Apple Watch to be used with an Android phone, a combination Apple does not officially support. The news was reported by Engadget. Details about how the app works, which watch features are supported, and any limitations have not been confirmed, so the practical value of the pairing remains to be seen.