For many, electric vehicles (EVs) represent the future of transportation and a means to reduce emissions, but they have also heralded a new lexicon of maintenance concerns. Chief among these considerations is whether frequent use of direct current (DC) fast charging impacts the lifespan of EV batteries. While early industry wisdom suggested that regular fast […]
A multitude of decisions were taken when proceeding with the Apple Vision Pro launch in February earlier this year. However, with internal data revealing that less than 500,000 units were shipped ever since the headset’s inception in early 2024, it is safe to conclude that the product did not garner the masses’ attention. As we look forward to the […]
In groundbreaking research, scientists have made a structural battery 10 times better than in any previous experiment. What’s a structural battery, and why is it such a big deal? The term refers to an energy storage device that can also bear weight as part of a structure—like if the studs in your home were all […]
The next generation of Ray-Ban Meta glasses will arrive later this year with a small heads-up display (HUD), The Financial Times reports. This contradicts previous reporting from The Information back in July. That report also said Meta HUD glasses were coming in 2025, but claimed that they won’t be a partnership with EssilorLuxottica, and thus […]
Digital payment solutions provider iWallet is adding voice artificial intelligence technology to its payments offering. The new technology comes as many consumers are using voice technology each day, according to a Monday (Dec. 30) press release. “However, the payments industry has lagged behind, relying on outdated systems and neglecting to integrate modern, secure technologies for […]
Discover the cutting-edge of energy storage with solid-state batteries, where innovations in inorganic solid electrolytes are enhancing safety and performance. This technology promises significant advancements for electric vehicles and renewable energy sectors, tackling major challenges to revolutionize energy use. Revolutionizing Energy Storage with Solid-State Batteries Rapid advancements in solid-state battery technology are paving the way […]
Elon Musk reportedly discussed with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa the potential of Tesla building a battery factory in South Africa. The conversation between Musk and Ramaphosa reportedly happened earlier this year, but it was only now reported by Bloomberg. According to the report, Musk approached the president of his home country to ease regulations […]
The clock is ticking until Microsoft pulls support for millions of Windows 10 users worldwide. From October 2025 onwards, Microsoft will no longer issue new features, important bug fixes, or crucial security updates to any PCs globally running Windows 10 — despite the decade-old operating system remaining the most popular iteration of the software. The […]
A joint research effort has developed a high-performance self-charging energy storage device capable of efficiently storing solar energy. The research team has dramatically improved the performance of existing supercapacitor devices by utilizing transition metal-based electrode materials and proposed a new energy storage technology that combines supercapacitors with solar cells. The paper is published in the […]
Dr. Chi-Young Jung’s research team from the Hydrogen Research & Demonstration Center at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has successfully developed a method to analyze the microstructure of carbon fiber paper, a key material in hydrogen fuel cells, at a speed 100 times faster than existing methods. This was achieved by utilizing digital […]
The iPhone SE 4 has been a highly anticipated choice for quite a while now, and we expect it to release sometime in the first quarter of 2025. While we know a lot about the iPhone SE 4, we haven’t been able to nail down a solid estimate on its price. Now we have, and […]
Meta is reportedly working on an issue with a software update that bricked some Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, the company announced. The company originally upset customers by not only releasing a faulty update, but then telling buyers affected that they wouldn’t address the problem because the headsets were out of warranty, […]
