South Korea’s Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST) has developed an ultrasonic washing device that removes salt from sea sand, offering an alternative to the traditional water-intensive desalination process. The findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports. Sand is a crucial material in infrastructure construction, including roads, bridges and harbors. With river sand extraction increasingly restricted, sea sand is being used as a substitute, making desalination essential. If excess salt remains in sea sand, it can corrode steel reinforcement in concrete and weaken structural safety. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport recommends sea sand used in…
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Bertrand Smith
Bertrand has been covering the technology news scene since 2010. Have passion in game and autonomous technology.
Garmin has announced its latest software release, the August 2025 Feature Update, which introduces 18 new functions across several of its smartwatches and the Edge 1050 cycling computer. The update marks the company’s second major rollout of the year, following a May release that added a new Rucking activity mode and improvements to sleep tracking. See also: Garmin Set to Rebrand Contactless Payment Service as Garmin Wallet The package applies to nine devices, including the Fenix E, Fenix 8, Enduro 3, Quatix 8, Tactix 8, Venu X1, Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970, and the Edge 1050. Garmin highlighted six primary changes…
Google and nuclear developer Kairos Power said on Monday they have selected Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the site of an advanced nuclear plant designed to supply electricity to the tech company’s data centers in the U.S. Southeast beginning in 2030. The project, backed by a long-term power purchase agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), is expected to provide 500 megawatts of capacity—enough to power around 350,000 homes. The facility will use small modular reactor technology under development by California-based Kairos Power and represents the first deployment under Google’s agreement, announced last year, to source energy from multiple advanced nuclear…
Xpeng said its new P7 electric sedan has set a record for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle in 24 hours, covering 3,961 kilometers during an endurance test in northeastern China. The run took place in Changchun, Jilin province, between 9:02 a.m. on Aug. 14 and 9:02 a.m. on Aug. 15, with the car driving continuously at 210 kilometers per hour, including charging breaks. Xpeng said the test “verified the robustness of the P7’s core system capabilities.” The company delayed the attempt by one day because of heavy rain and fog that affected track conditions. The result surpassed…
Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 could potentially arrive on the recently launched Switch 2, although no formal plans have been announced. A port of the fighting game to the new handheld console would mark the first Tekken title to run on a Switch platform. Tekken 8, released in January last year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, would face technical challenges in adapting to the Switch 2’s hardware, according to game director Katsuhiro Harada. The Switch 2, launched in June, has demonstrated strong performance capabilities, making a port feasible from a technical standpoint. Harada noted that the idea is “an…
Landslides remain a looming threat to communities in Central Java, Indonesia, often striking without warning and causing devastating consequences. The absence of a reliable early warning system has left many residents vulnerable to sudden disaster. Rising to meet this challenge, Prof. Dr. Drs. Juhadi, M.Si., an environmental geography and disaster mitigation expert from Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), has designed an innovative solution called Land Instability Detection Unit (LINDU). See also: UNNES Advances Campus Electrification with Renewable Energy Network Born out of deep concern for the safety of local communities, LINDU is an Android-based early warning system for landslides, enabling detection,…
Nothing Technology has released a software update for its flagship Nothing Phone (3) that brings a suite of camera upgrades aimed at enhancing speed, clarity and creative flexibility. The Nothing OS V3.5-250801-1847 release expands the handset’s “AI Super Res Zoom” to 30x hybrid magnification, promising sharper results between 20x and 30x zoom levels. Autofocus performance has been refined for more consistent results, while a faster shutter response is expected to make it easier to capture fast-moving subjects. Color reproduction has also been addressed, with a revised white balance algorithm designed to produce more natural tones. “With OS 3.5, we’ve pushed…
BYD is preparing to release a Track Edition of its Yangwang U9 electric supercar, with official specifications filed to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) revealing a dramatic leap in performance. The new variant equips each wheel with a 744.57 hp electric motor, bringing total output to 2,977 hp — 2.3 times more than the standard U9’s 1,287 hp. In comparison, Tesla’s Model S Plaid produces 1,020 hp from three motors and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds. Track-focused upgrades include a carbon-fibre roof, fixed rear wing, and a rear diffuser with adjustable blades, all…
Retroid has released a new version of its Pocket Classic 6 handheld gaming device in a color scheme inspired by the SEGA Genesis console. Named the Classic 6 SG, the model features an all-black finish accented by light gray XYZ buttons and a blue Start button. “If you have always wanted the Retroid Pocket Classic in a timeless but classy black color, your dream has come true,” the company said in its announcement. The Classic 6 SG retains the same specifications as other Pocket Classic 6 models, including a 3.92-inch AMOLED display with a 1240 x 1080 resolution, Snapdragon G1…
Microsoft (MSFT.O) has confirmed that Persona 3 Reload, Farming Simulator 22, and Anthem will be removed from all tiers of Xbox Game Pass on August 15, narrowing options for subscribers who previously had access to these games as part of their subscription. The departure of Persona 3 Reload, a widely praised remake of the 2006 Japanese role-playing game, may disappoint fans of the genre. The updated version modernized combat mechanics and visuals while maintaining the original’s narrative structure. “Most gamers find that it modernizes the original while preserving a compelling narrative,” according to the original announcement. The timing of its…