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Lithium Extraction and Ebola Outbreak Control
Today's Download: A new Lithium Extraction process promises lower costs and emissions; plus, the Ebola outbreak challenges and other tech news.

I Drove the 2027 Audi RS5 PHEV. It Has Split Personalities
The 2027 Audi RS5 PHEV pairs a 502-hp V6 with a 174-hp motor, 50-mile range, and a diff that makes it a calm cruiser or track star

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review: A Serious Hybrid Upgrade
Canon EOS R6 Mark III hands-on: a 32.5MP sensor, 7K 60p video, and improved AF make it a serious hybrid upgrade.

Anthropic's Italian Enterprise Push: What It Means
Anthropic's Italian enterprise push, with a Milan office and deals with Generali, Pirelli and Enel, positions it as the Vatican-aligned challenger in Europe.

AI Jobs Data Deflates Panic but Raises Entry-Level Alarms
The AI jobs data reveals unemployment in AI-exposed occupations is lower than in less-exposed ones, but a Stanford study shows young workers in those fields are losing ground.

Plate Tectonics Oxygen: Earth's Air Explained
Plate tectonics oxygen: A study from Chengdu University of Technology suggests cooler subduction may have driven oxygen jumps.

Packing Cubes: What Travelers Actually Need to Know
We tested dozens of packing cubes to find the best compression, budget, and carry-on options. Here’s what everyday travelers should know before buying.

Reallusion AI Studio: A Quick Reality Check
Reallusion AI Studio pairs iClone 3D tools with ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 to give filmmakers spatial precision that text-prompt-only AI can't match. Here's what it means for your workflow.

SpaceX Starship V3 Mostly Successful on First Flight, Splashdown Achieved
SpaceX's Starship V3 launched on its first test flight Friday, splashing down in the Indian Ocean despite two engine failures.

Chef Robotics Meal Robots Feed SF's Tenderloin
Chef Robotics meal robots now plate food at Project Open Hand, a San Francisco nonprofit providing medically tailored meals.

Why Apple Watch's Screenless Rivals Are Winning the Next Phase
Apple Watch screenless rivals Whoop, Oura, and Google's Fitbit Air are redefining wearables as iPhone maker faces leadership churn and an Oura IPO.
