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Apple iOS 26.5 RCS End-to-End Encrypted Messaging

Apple Unlocks New Level of Privacy for Cross-Platform Texts with Arrival of iOS 26.5 and End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging

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Apple iOS 26.5 RCS End-to-End Encrypted Messaging
Users who text friends or family on Android devices will notice their conversations in the Messages app feel more secure right away. RCS messaging now supports end-to-end encryption by default, meaning no one else can read those messages while they travel between phones. A small lock icon appears at the top of any encrypted RCS chat so everyone knows the protection is active, and an Encrypted label shows up as well. The system turns encryption on automatically over time for both new chats and older ones, with no extra steps required from the user beyond having a supported carrier plan.

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MIT Y-Zipper Three Sides 3D-Printing Robotics

Innovative Y-Zipper With Three Sides Just Solved a Decades-Old Puzzle in Robotics

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MIT Y-Zipper Three Sides 3D-Printing Robotics
Researchers at MIT reached back to 1985 and pulled an old design out of storage. What they built with 3D printers now turns three floppy plastic strips into a solid beam in seconds. The device carries a simple name: the Y-zipper. Its triangular profile locks parts together so tightly that soft tentacles become load-bearing supports. Engineers can print the whole assembly in ordinary plastic and watch it switch states on command.

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Humanoid Robot Haptic Feedback Racing Simulator HumanoidTurk

How a Humanoid Robot Brings the Full Force of Racing Simulators to an Ordinary Chair

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Humanoid Robot Haptic Feedback Racing Simulator HumanoidTurk
Full motion racing simulators deliver that stomach-dropping feeling of speed and cornering, yet most setups carry prices that put them out of reach for regular players. Researchers saw an opportunity in the growing number of humanoid robots already available in some homes and labs. Their solution carries the name HumanoidTurk and centers on a Unitree G1 robot that sits right behind whoever is playing.

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Over-Engineered DIY Cardboard PC Case

Over-Engineered Cardboard PC Case Houses a Full Computer Without Compromising Style or Performance

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Over-Engineered DIY Cardboard PC Case
Modders have been experimenting with cardboard enclosures for years, but few can pull off something as elegant as computer enthusiast mryeester’s latest creation. His finished system appears to have been put together as a purposeful design choice rather than an emergency repair job. It has the works, as in clean cutouts, lots of layers to keep it rigid, and just enough room inside to fit conventional components without difficulty.

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Mini Data Center Closet

Computer Enthusiast Builds a Mini Data Center That Fits in His Closet

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Mini Data Center Closet
One computer enthusiast finally hit the wall with a crowded closet full of loose gear and realized something had to change. He set out to create a small data center that would run its own servers, manage networking, and keep everything neat enough to fit inside a regular room. He ended up with a 12U rack on wheels, complete with corporate hardware, unique cables, and smart mounts that kept everything accessible while remaining relatively compact.

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Last Tesla Model S, Model X Production Line Ever

These Are the Very Last Tesla Model S and Model X Vehicles Ever Built

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Last Tesla Model S, Model X Production Line Ever
On May 9th, workers at Tesla’s Fremont factory in northern California were left staring at a still production line, which is an unusual sight to say the least. Aerial images of the final cars in the outbound lot showed them lined up and ready to be picked up by their new owners, just like they used to be, though these weren’t quite like the typical batch. There were only 250 Model S cars and 100 Model X SUVs produced, all of which included the Plaid powertrain and a number of handcrafted features that set them apart.

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