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Automakers are going all-in on developing solid-state batteries, the next-generation power source poised to reshape the electric vehicle landscape. With Hyundai Motor, Toyota, BYD, and other major global automakers simultaneously entering the development race, attention is focused on whether this "game changer" will become a reality. Solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte in conventional lithium-ion batteries with a non-flammable solid material. By dramatically reducing fire risk and boosting energy density, they can deliver over 1,000 kilometers of driving range on a single charge—earning them the "dream battery" label. Given that current lithium-ion batteries offer roughly 500–600 kilometers of range, the technology promises nearly double the performance.

Here’s your NYT Strands hint for today, plus the spangram and all of today’s Strands answers for puzzle No. 959 on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Today’s Strands theme was tricky. It helps to be a runner. Read on for all the answers.

A supply-chain attack involving ConnectWise’s cloud services has exposed Microsoft 365 customers to unauthorized application access, with researchers reporting successful sign-ins across 173 partner and customer tenants. The incident centres on credentials associated with ConnectWise Cloud Backup, formerly SkyKick, and raises concerns about attackers exploiting permissions already entrusted to business software. ConnectWise has confirmed unauthorized access to application identities within its Cloud Backup environment. In an October 17 update on its service-status page, the company said it was shutting off application access, interrupting customer backups while investigation and remediation continued.

Huawei’s next budget phone, the Enjoy 100 Pro, just leaked with a battery above 8,000mAh, a Kirin 8-series chip and four new colors, according to well-known Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station. The Enjoy line is how Huawei sells phones to millions of price-conscious buyers in China, and this leak shows that huge batteries have become a budget feature, while screens may be where costs get cut. Here’s what the leak says, what we think it means, and what to expect before launch.