Arizona’s grid is getting a huge 200 MW Tesla lithium-ion battery energy storage system to support the state’s growing energy demand. Utility Salt River Project (SRP) and Flatland Storage, a subsidiary of EDP Renewables North America, are launching the Flatland Energy Storage Project, which will help SRP meet the growing energy demands of Arizona’s fast-expanding […]
Apple released security updates on Tuesday that it says are “recommended for all users,” after fixing a pair of security bugs used in active cyberattacks targeting Mac users. In a security advisory on its website, Apple said it was aware of two vulnerabilities that “may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.” The bugs […]
QUT biomedical engineers have developed a new automated method to drastically advance melt electrowriting, a new, high-resolution 3D printing technology used in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. First author Dr. Pawel Mieszczanek, who did his Ph.D. in the ARC Training Center in Additive Biomanufacturing at QUT, said the method would enable faster advancement of melt […]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told customers at a conference in Chicago on Tuesday that the company is teaching a new set of artificial intelligence tools how to “act on our behalf across our work and life.” AI developers are increasingly pitching the next wave of generative AI chatbots as AI “agents” that can do more […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Robin Zeng, the founder of the world’s largest EV battery company, says Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s big bet on 4680 cylindrical cell technology “is going to fail and never be successful.” Zeng, the chairman of China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), tells Reuters that when Musk visited China in April, “We had a very big debate, […]
“Green flight paths” between key global locations could help to fast-track fully decarbonized aviation, according to research led by an international team based at Heriot-Watt University in the United Kingdom and the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The research, published in Energy and Environmental Science, recommends that a small number of long-haul […]
It’s been a few years since Apple last updated the Magic Keyboard, and that was just a minor refresh to add more color options, plus Touch ID for use with compatible Apple Silicon-powered desktops and laptops. Another revision was overdue, so it’s no surprise that the announcement of the M4 iMac in October came with […]
It’s been a few years since Apple first introduced the AirTag, and while the tracker has undoubtedly become a useful everyday tool for a lot of buyers, there have also been concerns — and a class-action lawsuit — over misuses of the device as reports of AirTag stalking have come to light. With all of […]
