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AcknowledgementsThe Tr-WAXS experiments were performed at the Beamline 3 C of the Pohang Accelerator Laboratory (PAL). We are grateful for the use of the HOKUSAI-BigWaterfall2 supercomputing system of RIKEN through the HPCI System Research Project (hp260061). The analysis of SEM, TEM, and IR was performed at the GIST Advanced Institute of Instrumental Analysis (GAIA). FundingThis work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea (RS-2026-25486849), and by the InnoCORE Program of the Ministry of Science and ICT (GIST InnoCORE, KH0860). This work was also supported by the GIST ISD Program of the Ministry of Science and ICT (KH1150) and by the Nano & Material Technology Development Program through the NRF, funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT (RS-2025-25442757). Additional support was provided by the Open R&D Program of Korea Electric Power Corporation (R23XO04). Author informationAuthor notesThese authors contributed equally: Taewoong Kim, Jaewon Kim, Joohee Oh.

It’s always fun to see the hottest new watches out in the wild. This week, we clocked three celebrities in the latest pieces from Cartier, Chopard, and Tudor, respectively. Actor Noah Wyle, who Time named one of the 100 most influential people of 2026, showed off one of the coolest Cartiers of the year: a limited-edition Santos-Dumont with a yellow-gold case, obsidian dial, and Milanese-style bracelet. Soccer legend David Beckham, a Tudor ambassador for nearly a decade, flexed the updated Northflag that the Swiss watchmaker dropped in September. Last but not least, actor Tom Rhys Harries strapped on the Chopard Happy Sport The First that debuted at the start of the month. It is based on the original ’90s Happy Sport, showcasing the same “dancing” diamonds that playfully move around the dial.

The OnePlus 16 went official in China on October 12 with a 9,000mAh battery, more than twice what Apple squeezed into the iPhone 18 Pro, at a price $304 lower. It’s the clearest clash of philosophies this fall: a big, fast-charging Android flagship built around endurance against a compact iPhone built around chip speed, camera control, and long software support. Here’s how they compare across eight rounds, and who should pick which one. BLACK FRIDAY DEAL iPhone 18 Pro 5/5OverviewProMotion OLED display delivers smooth, vibrant visualsNext-generation A-series chip powers demanding tasksAdvanced camera system captures stunning professional-quality photos CHECK PRICESee latest price on AmazonPrice and Availability: A $304 Gap, but Only One Is in Your StoreThe OnePlus 16 starts at $895 (CNY 5,999) for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and tops out at $1,268 (CNY 8,499) for 16GB and 1TB. Open sales in China begin October 31. That’s a steep climb from the OnePlus 15, which started at $597 (CNY 3,999), so OnePlus raised its entry price by about 50% in one year. Rising memory chip costs are a big reason the whole industry got pricier.

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Eli is a journalist who lives in Detroit, MI. He got his start in journalism covering video games and sports for Heavy before branching out into greater esports coverage at Dexerto. He also has bylines at SlashGear, Sports Illustrated, and more. He added technology coverage to his plate over his years of writing, and it's something he continues to cover at Pocket-lint. He's interviewed numerous game developers and covered several live events, such as the launch of Destiny 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 in Los Angeles.

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Fujifilm’s instax mini Evo Cinema ($378.99 on Amazon), a $410 hybrid instant camera capable of recording short video clips and producing physical prints, has been selected as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026. The camera was recognized in the Consumer Electronics category, joining 300 innovations selected by the publication this year. Interestingly, the award goes to a camera with modest video specifications but a distinctive approach to combining digital recording with the nostalgic experience of instant photography. The camera is currently available on Amazon for $378.99, an 8% discount from its $409.95 list price. Introduced in January 2026, the instax mini Evo Cinema combines three functions in one device: a digital still camera, a short-form video camera, and an instax mini printer. Its design draws inspiration from traditional 8mm movie cameras, featuring a vertical body, physical controls, and a dedicated recording mechanism. The camera’s most distinctive feature is its Gen Dial, which allows users to select visual styles inspired by ten different decades, ranging from the 1930s to the 2020s.

Yuval interviews Robert Wille, a computer scientist and co-founder focused on quantum computing software. They discuss the field’s transition from research to practical deployment, the need for heterogeneous and hardware-agnostic software stacks, and the integration of quantum into HPC environments. Robert explains the importance of design automation, open-source strategy, and AI-assisted development, arguing that quantum’s complex optimization challenges resemble those long solved in classical computing. Yuval: Hello Robert and thank you for joining me today.

“Creep” is the important word — it is a slow and steady process, easily unnoticed, advancing in the background. Lifestyle creep means gradually spending more in daily life, usually as a result of a recent raise, but it also entails new spending habits that feel small but become permanent. These expenses add up.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Day (Espeon) and Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Night (Umbreon) are available to preorder now on Amazon. If you thought Pokémon TCG collectors were already losing their minds over 30th Celebration Booster Bundles and Elite Trainer Boxes, Amazon just opened preorders for the crown jewel of the anniversary expansion: the 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collections. Both high-end boxes are currently available for preorder at Amazon for under $700 ahead of their official Nov. 6 release date.

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