A solid-state e-motorcycle battery just pulled a 15-minute charge, here’s the catch

A Verge-linked startup says its solid-state e-moto battery can recharge in 15 minutes. Cool, now show the data, the heat curve, and the cycle life.

Durabook’s Z14I-HG packs 682 TOPS of on-device AI, and laughs at sandstorms

Durabook’s new Z14I-HG claims 682 TOPS of on-device AI and a -20°F to 145°F operating range, built for sand, shock, and field work.

WhatsApp Finally Opens the Door to Rival Chats, Because Europe Twisted Its Arm

WhatsApp is letting some rival apps message you inside WhatsApp, thanks to EU rules. Early support looks limited, and Signal isn’t on the list.

VR Is Finally Getting Smell, But the Hard Part Isn’t the Tech, It’s the Mess

VR’s next upgrade is smell, but cartridges, hygiene, and scent “lag” may be tougher than the tech itself.

Eight Years on a Galaxy S9+, Then a Leap to Samsung’s S26 Ultra as Phones Finally Grow Up

A Redditor kept a Galaxy S9+ for eight years, then jumped to Samsung’s S26 Ultra, proof pricey phones and longer updates are changing upgrade habits.

Your iPhone Photos Are Starting to Lie, And We’re Calling It “Memories”

Your phone’s camera used to document life. Now generative AI can erase people, swap skies, and “fix” faces, turning memories into fiction.