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Researchers have developed a plasma technology approach aimed at reducing the heavy carbon footprint associated with cement production, one of the most emissions-intensive industrial sectors globally. The method targets the chemical and energy-intensive steps in making cement, offering a potential pathway to lower greenhouse gas output from an industry long considered difficult to decarbonize.
A CNET writer shares a simple method for poaching eggs using only a bowl of salted water and a microwave, skipping the stovetop entirely. The process involves cracking an egg into a water-filled ramekin and microwaving it for roughly 40 to 60 seconds depending on desired yolk firmness, then lifting it out with a slotted spoon.
Melissa Chiu, who has led the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., is stepping down to become director of New York's Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. She announced the move in April, describing it as her long-sought career goal. In a recent conversation with Fast Company, Chiu discussed how museums can play a role during periods of social and political tension.
New York's subway system is swapping traditional underground newsstands for automated vending machines that dispense grab-and-go items like snacks and drinks. The shift comes as many of these kiosks, once staples for commuters, have sat unused or fallen into disrepair since the pandemic reduced foot traffic and demand for print media.
Instagram is rolling out a mandatory 'AI-generated profile' label for accounts that portray a fictional AI person as if it were a real human. Accounts that fail to add the label risk having their content's reach reduced, the company said. This replaces the previous optional 'AI creator' tag with a more specific designation aimed squarely at synthetic personas rather than all AI-assisted content.
A how-to guide details a method for turning an iPhone into a substitute gaming controller for PCs using the Remote Gamepad app, which works with Mac, Windows and Linux systems. Rather than pairing via Bluetooth, the setup connects the iPhone to a computer over a shared Wi-Fi network to relay controller inputs into PC games.
Iran reportedly struck two U.S. bases in Jordan after American forces hit Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, the first direct exchange of fire between the two countries in over a month. The clash, confirmed by U.S. Central Command, followed concerns that Iran was preparing to launch sea-mine-equipped rockets into the Strait of Hormuz, and it sent oil prices up more than 3%. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh headed to North Carolina for G20 finance meetings, and Trump separately announced a deal giving the U.S. control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.
CloverWorks, the animation studio behind recent Pokémon anime work, is producing a new theatrical film titled 'Wild Card' scheduled for 2027. The release adds to what is shaping up to be a major year for the franchise across media.
Gizmodo is providing rolling coverage of IFA 2026, the annual consumer electronics trade show held in Berlin, reporting on hardware and gadget announcements as they emerge from exhibitors. The live updates format compiles news from across the show floor into a single continuously updated feed.
In 1799, Italian physicist Alessandro Volta built a stack of alternating zinc and copper discs separated by brine-soaked paper, creating the first device to produce a steady electric current. His invention, later called the voltaic pile, was a direct rebuttal to fellow scientist Luigi Galvani's theory that dissected frog legs twitched due to an innate 'animal electricity' generated within living tissue. Volta argued instead that the electricity came from the contact between two different metals, with the frog's moist tissue merely acting as a conductor.
A CNET editor recalls testing the iPhone 7's IP67 water resistance rating a decade ago by submerging it in a swimming pool beyond Apple's recommended limits. The phone largely survived the dunk with minor cosmetic damage, marking a major shift from earlier iPhones that could be ruined by any water exposure.
A ZDNET contributor shares how they've been using ChatGPT Work, OpenAI's agentic AI tool, to handle five recurring small-business tasks, including sorting through PR email correspondence from OpenAI and other outlets. The writer describes connecting Gmail to the tool only temporarily for large tasks and disconnecting afterward as a security precaution, while noting prompts often need refinement to get useful results.