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A solid-state battery breakthrough may be taking shape in Maryland

Ion Storage Systems appears to be on the cusp of a battery transformation
Forward-looking: In a quiet corner of Beltsville, Maryland, a new chapter in battery technology is unfolding. Ion Storage Systems, a company that began as a university research project, has emerged as a leading contender in the race to commercialize solid-state batteries – a technology long promised but rarely delivered at scale.
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Next-gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 expected in 2027, powered by AMD's UDNA graphics

UDNA architecture could double RX 9070's ray tracing and AI efficiency
Something to look forward to: If rumors prove accurate, Sony and Microsoft may once again align on GPU architecture for their next-generation consoles, this time leveraging AMD's upcoming UDNA graphics platform. The expected performance gains in ray tracing and AI upscaling suggest a significant shift that could outpace current PC GPUs on a per-compute-unit basis. With both companies also exploring handheld form factors and staggered launch timelines, these developments offer an early look at the hardware strategies shaping the next phase of the console cycle.
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Asus urges users to update Armoury Crate due to serious security flaw

Asus has released Armoury Crate version 6.1.18 to patch a serious vulnerability that could allow attackers to gain full administrative control over Windows systems. The flaw affects many preinstalled instances of the software on Asus gaming desktops, laptops, and the ROG Ally X handheld. Users are strongly urged to update immediately to protect their devices.
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