Manufacturing partner, Horien, in Switzerland has so far been producing sodium metal chloride batteries in factories like this, but will also take on production of Inlyte's sodium-iron batteriesInlyte EnergyFor years, lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to solution for long-term energy storage, but their production and maintenance costs remain high. A California-based startup, Inlyte, aims...
A small dye-sensitized betavoltaic cell has radiocarbon on both the cathode and anode to increase its energy-conversion efficiencySu-Il InResearchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology in South Korea have developed a nuclear battery capable of converting radiation directly into electricity for decades — all without the usual dangers associated with nuclear...
Credit: PixabayNuclear energy produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions but presents challenges due to radioactive waste.A recent study explores a potential solution: using this waste to power microelectronics.Researchers in the U.S. harnessed ambient gamma radiation from nuclear waste to generate enough energy to run microchips. While currently limited to small sensors, the team believes the...
The Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi earphones are powered by the Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite and Qualcomm XPAN technology, for "industry-leading lossless audio experience"XiaomiIn 2023, Qualcomm shook up the audiophile world by introducing XPAN, a mobile audio platform that relies on Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth. Now, the first wireless earphones featuring XPAN have been unveiled.For...
Credit: Unsplash.Engineers have achieved a remarkable feat in battery technology, unveiling a revolutionary lithium battery equipped with superior electrodes poised to revolutionize charging speeds. The latest innovation boasts a charging time of under five minutes, marking a significant advancement over current battery offerings, particularly concerning electric vehicle applications.Unveiling the InnovationThe breakthrough stemmed from the...
The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max rock Apple's first-ever titanium bodyAppleApple has introduced the newest iPhone iteration, which comes in four models with USB-C compatibility: the 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. The highest-end option, the 15 Pro Max, features a titanium chassis and carries a substantial price of...
