Breakthrough in Perovskite Solar Cells Improves Efficiency and Lifespan

A research team at the University of Surrey, in collaboration with Imperial College London, has made a significant breakthrough in perovskite solar cells. The team developed a strategy to enhance both the performance and stability of these solar cells, addressing previously unknown degradation pathways. The study, published in Energy and Environmental Science, reveals that the … Read more

Windows 11 Update Risk: $30 Extension May Not Be Enough

Windows 10 users are facing a tough decision as Microsoft’s support for the operating system is set to end in October 2025. With hundreds of millions of users without compatible hardware, the temptation to upgrade to Windows 11 and pay for security updates may seem like the safest option. However, there’s a risk: if you … Read more

Lake-Effect Snow Wreaks Havoc Across Western New York

A powerful lake-effect snowstorm has brought significant snowfall to Western New York, prompting multiple counties to be placed under state of emergency and lake-effect snow warnings. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a state of emergency on Friday for Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Allegany, and Wyoming counties amid the region’s first significant snowfall event this winter. As … Read more

Microsoft Cracks Down on Windows 10 Users as Support Ends in 2025

Microsoft is stepping up its efforts to encourage Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 before their operating system reaches end-of-life support next year. The company has added banners promoting upgrades to Windows 11 to various help pages and websites, including the Surface device Help page. According to reports, Microsoft has also tweaked hundreds … Read more

Rupee Hits New Record Low Amid Slowing Economy Growth

India’s economy, the second-largest in the world, experienced its slowest growth pace in nearly two years, with a GDP miss that led to the rupee falling to 84.7038 per dollar, a new record low. The decline in economic growth has raised concerns among investors and policymakers. In response, bonds have extended their gains as traders … Read more

Dune: Prophecy Slips Below Rotten Threshold with 59% Audience Score

The live-action science fiction series Dune: Prophecy, based on Frank Herbert’s classic novel, has taken a downward turn in its audience score. The HBO series’ first two episodes have aired, and more user reviews are coming in, showing a 59% Rotten Tomatoes audience score. Pacing is a major concern for the show, especially with its … Read more

Scientists Develop New Technique for Efficient Solar Cells

A team of researchers from DGIST and KIST has made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the production of solar cells. Led by Professor Choi Jong-min and Dr. Moon Byung-joon, they have developed a technique to drastically enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells using hydrogen-bonding additives. Perovskite is a promising material for solar cells … Read more

Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Economic Growth Concerns and Strong Dollar Bids

The Indian rupee plummeted to its weakest level on record on Monday, falling 0.2% to close at 84.6950, amid concerns over slowing economic growth and strong dollar bids in the non-deliverable forwards market. The currency’s decline was triggered by disappointing corporate earnings for the June-September quarter, which led to outflows from local equities and a … Read more

OpenWrt Unveils ‘Forever Unbrickable’ Wi-Fi Router in Bid to Boost Right-to-Repair Movement

The Open source router firmware project OpenWrt has successfully launched its own hardware platform, the OpenWrt One, with a dual-core processor and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities. The device is designed to be repairable and “unbrickable” thanks to a switch that enables separate flashing of the NOR and NAND portions of the flash memory. Developed in partnership … Read more