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A large-scale analysis of 500,000 electric vehicle battery health checks has compared 20 EV models, with one car emerging as the standout performer for battery longevity. The findings give owners and buyers rare data-based insight into which EVs hold their charge capacity best over time. Details about which model won and by how much are drawing attention from the EV community.

Japanese actress Marie Iitoyo is the top trending search term in Japan, drawing more than 500 searches as people look up news about her. No specific event has been confirmed, but the surge indicates fresh public interest in the model and actress, who is known for her film and television work.

Juan Atkins, widely credited as a co-founder of techno music, has died at the age of 64. The Detroit artist, known as one of the Belleville Three and for his work as Model 500 and with Cybotron, shaped electronic music from its earliest days. Tributes are pouring in from fans and musicians worldwide, with his name trending across the US and Europe.

Juan Atkins, the Detroit musician widely credited as a co-founder of techno music, has died at the age of 64. As a member of Cybotron and through his solo work as Model 500, Atkins shaped the sound of electronic music from the early 1980s onward, influencing generations of producers worldwide. News of his death prompted tributes from across the music world.

Moto Guzzi is reportedly preparing a 500cc naked bike that could debut at EICMA 2026, and Italian motorcycle outlets are already speculating about it. The big question is whether the Mandello del Lario brand would break with tradition by dropping its signature transverse V-twin engine for this smaller-displacement model, a move that would be significant for such an iconic manufacturer.

Chinese AI company MiniMax has unveiled M3.1 Flash, a new model announced on its official blog. The release immediately drew heavy discussion on Hacker News, where it ranked as the top story with over 500 engagements. Commenters are weighing in on the model's speed, cost and how it compares with competing offerings from other AI labs.

Juan Atkins, the American musician widely credited as a founding father of techno, has died at the age of 64. News of his death was reported by Rolling Stone. Atkins, a Detroit native who recorded as Model 500 and as half of Cybotron, helped shape electronic music from the early 1980s onward. Tributes and reflections on his legacy are circulating among fans and musicians worldwide.

Juan Atkins, the Detroit musician widely credited as a founding father of techno, has died at the age of 64. As part of Cybotron and later under names like Model 500, Atkins helped shape electronic music from 1980s Detroit into a global movement. News of his death, reported by the Detroit Free Press, has prompted tributes from fans and the electronic music community worldwide.

Juan Atkins, the American musician widely regarded as a founding father of Detroit techno, has died at the age of 64. Atkins, who recorded as Model 500 and formed Cybotron, helped shape the sound of techno from early-1980s Detroit alongside Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. Tributes from across the electronic music world are honouring his influence.

Juan Atkins, the American musician widely credited as a founding father of Detroit techno, has died at the age of 64. As part of Cybotron and through releases under his own name and as Model 500, Atkins helped shape the electronic music genre in the mid-1980s alongside Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. Tributes are highlighting his lasting influence on techno and electronic music worldwide.

Juan Atkins, the Detroit musician widely credited as a founding father of techno, has died at the age of 64. Atkins, who recorded as Model 500 and as half of Cybotron, helped shape electronic music from 1980s Detroit into a global genre. Tributes and photo retrospectives of his career are circulating across music communities worldwide.

WIRED's reviewers say that of all the gaming laptops on the market, only one model is worth buying at a price below $1,500. The recommendation singles out a budget pick in a crowded category where cheap gaming machines usually trade off performance, build quality or display. Budget-conscious gamers are weighing the advice as they shop for affordable hardware.

The US federal $7,500 EV tax credit has ended, and early signs point to a slowdown in electric vehicle sales. Commentary argues the market is down but not dead, with automakers expected to lean on cheaper models, leasing deals and brand strength to keep buyers engaged. Observers are watching monthly sales figures to see how steep the post-credit decline actually is.

Researchers report a foundation model pretrained on 500 million simulated particle collisions that can transfer across different collider analyses. The work suggests a single pretrained model could support multiple high-energy physics tasks without retraining from scratch, potentially reducing the computing and simulation costs of experiments like those at large colliders. The announcement is drawing attention within the artificial intelligence community as an example of foundation-model methods moving into fundamental physics research.

Juan Atkins, widely regarded as a founding father of Detroit techno, has died at the age of 64. The American producer and DJ, known for groundbreaking work as Cybotron and Model 500 and as part of the Belleville Three, helped shape modern electronic music. Tributes are expected to pour in from across the electronic music world honoring his legacy.

Juan Atkins, the Detroit musician widely credited with coining the term 'techno' and a founding figure of the genre, has died at the age of 64. As one of the Belleville Three alongside Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, Atkins shaped electronic music's foundations through projects like Cybotron and Model 500. Tributes are circulating worldwide from fans, musicians and the electronic music community.

The United States has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles for Ukraine, in a deal worth roughly $2.1 billion that will be paid for by allied countries rather than the US directly. The arrangement lets European partners cover the cost of air defense ammunition as Ukraine continues to face sustained Russian missile and drone attacks. The announcement highlights a growing model of allied-funded weapons procurement for Kyiv.

Bitcoin bulls are renewing calls for a $500,000 price target, and four artificial intelligence models have been asked to assess whether that prediction is realistic. The debate is unfolding as investors grow nervous about a possible bubble in AI-related stocks, raising questions about whether crypto enthusiasm is riding the same wave of speculation.