The construction of photovoltaic plants on land traditionally put to agricultural use has been generating discussion and controversy for years. In a world that is increasingly demanding clean energy, but also food, the possibility has arisen of combining both activities so that, instead of competing, they might complement each other. This is “agrivoltaic” technology, which […]
CATL is in talks to set up a battery recycling business in Europe, discussing possible plant sites with European governments including Hungary, according to Bloomberg. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL, SHE: 300750) is in talks to set up battery recycling operations in Europe, according to a Bloomberg report today. The Chinese power battery giant […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite looks like a killer chipset, but one of its biggest benefits for future Android phones might end up being in battery life, with some major improvements showing up in early tests. With today’s reveal of the Asus ROG Phone 9, there’s a new test subject for Qualcomm’s latest chipset. Performance wise, […]
Several AI-based study tools are capitalizing on a “PDF to Brainrot” trend, which will read the text of a document you upload over “oddly satisfying” videos, like ASMR clips of mixing paint and cutting soap, or gameplay footage from Minecraft and Subway Surfers. Then students can listen to an automated voice read their textbooks to […]
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become indispensable in electric vehicles and energy storage, offering high energy density and operational stability. However, these batteries are highly temperature-sensitive and prone to thermal runaway (TR), especially under conditions of rapid charging. Traditional thermal management systems often require complex, costly cooling setups that may falter in critical situations. Addressing these […]
The Game Awards aren’t known for much in the way of shock and surprise, and so it proved with the 2024 nominees — a fairly well-rounded list in which most of the year’s best-reviewed and best-loved games got some love. But there was one title very striking for its (almost) complete absence: Dragon Age: The […]
On November 18, CATL announced its second-generation sodium battery. Speaking at the World Young Scientists Summit, chief scientist Wu Kai revealed the development of the battery and said that it would be launched in 2025. The key difference with the second-generation sodium-ion battery is that it can be discharged normally in extremely low temperatures as […]
At IFA, HMD announced one of their most versatile devices yet—HMD Fusion. However, the excitement was dampened by hardware that isn’t particularly attractive, making the device more affordable than aspirational. The standout feature of Fusion is its pogo smart pins, which support smart covers, or “Smart Outfits” as HMD calls them. These Outfits add extra […]
Energy stored in thermochemical materials can effectively heat indoor spaces, particularly in humid regions, according to researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Working with industry representatives and researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the scientists determined a realistic configuration for integrating thermochemical materials (TCMs) into a building’s HVAC system. Salt-hydrate […]
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a way to use sound to detect when lithium-ion batteries are about to catch fire. The NIST team included Wai Cheong “Andy” Tam and Anthony Putorti. Lithium-ion batteries are all around us: They can be in your phone, in your laptop, in an […]
AMD’s latest Ryzen 7 9800X3D has enjoyed quite a warm reception from the media with our review calling the CPU’s pure performance “a big slap in the face for the new Intel processors”. The overwhelmingly positive response from the media has been mirrored by buyers who are apparently snagging up the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in […]
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 developer Treyarch has been forced to reverse its decision to remove legacy XP tokens from the game following a very heavy wave of fan backlash and criticism. Upon the launch of Season 1 on Thursday, players noticed the Black Ops 6 multiplayer menu screen had been updated to let […]
