Published on: 2025-04-28 11:15:00
TL;DR Even with foldable phones a reality, batteries have remained stubbornly solid. A new paper outlines a technique for replacing solid electrodes with toothpaste-like fluids. The resultant batteries aren’t just flexible, but can also be stretched. Smartphone manufacturers have pretty successfully proven by now that foldables phones are commercially viable. Granted, phones with screens that bend and flex may never be as durable as their flat, rigid brethren, but so long as you treat them wi
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-28 10:38:37
Shared micromobility company Lime has reached an agreement to send batteries used in its scooters and e-bikes to Redwood Materials, which will extract and recycle critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper. The agreement announced Monday makes Redwood Materials the exclusive battery recycling partner for Lime’s shared scooters and e-bikes located in cities throughout the United States, Germany and The Netherlands. The agreement doesn’t cover every region in which Lime operate
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-28 15:38:37
Shared micromobility company Lime has reached an agreement to send batteries used in its scooters and e-bikes to Redwood Materials, which will extract and recycle critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper. The agreement announced Monday makes Redwood Materials the exclusive battery recycling partner for Lime’s shared scooters and e-bikes located in cities throughout the United States, Germany and The Netherlands. The agreement doesn’t cover every region in which Lime operate
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-28 23:40:49
Lime is partnering with Redwood Materials to recycle batteries from its fleet of shared electric bikes and scooters. Redwood was founded in 2007 by JB Straubel, a co-founder of Tesla and close confidant to CEO Elon Musk, with an aim to address the anticipated soaring demand for materials needed to produce electric car batteries. As part of the deal, Lime will send batteries that have reached their end of life to Redwood’s facilities in Nevada, where it will determine how much of the battery—fro
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-28 23:45:51
From our cell phones to our smartwatches and laptops, we’re surrounded by battery-powered devices. Today, batteries are solid, voluminous components of our technology—but what if they could be malleable, flexible, and even printable? Embracing this idea, researchers in Sweden have developed a fluid battery that can be shaped into different forms. As detailed in a study published April 11 in the journal Science, the battery makes use of electrodes—key conductive materials in batteries—in fluid f
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-28 23:30:33
The Li-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric cars are usually packed in rigid, sealed enclosures that prevent stresses from damaging their components and keep air from coming into contact with their flammable and toxic electrolytes. It’s hard to use batteries like this in soft robots or wearables, so a team of scientists at the University California, Berkeley built a flexible, non-toxic, jelly-like battery that could survive bending, twisting, and even cutting with a r
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-29 23:00:00
is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Lime, the largest bike- and scooter-sharing company in the world, announced that it has struck a deal with Redwood Materials to recycle its lithium-ion batteries. Lime says its e-bike and e-scooter batteries typically last 500 charge cycles, or between five and seven years. Once those batteries reach their end of life, Lim
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-05 07:48:33
In less than a year, Base Power has grown from a stealthy startup to one of the largest battery fleets in Texas. Now, the company has raised $200 million to fund a rapid expansion, including dozens more megawatt-hours of battery storage and plans for a domestic battery factory. The Series B round was led by Addition, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Valor Equity Partners. Altimeter, Terrain, Thrive Ventures, and Trust Ventures participated. Backup batteries are nothing ne
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-05 14:43:58
Since Donald Trump announced his plans for sweeping tariffs last week, the vibes have been, in a word, chaotic. Markets have seen one of the quickest drops in the last century, and it’s widely anticipated that the global economic order may be forever changed. While many try not to look at the effects on their savings and retirement accounts, experts are scrambling to understand what these tariffs might mean for various industries. As my colleague James Temple wrote in a new story last week, anx
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-09 03:00:00
Plenty of materials — from sulfur and sodium to manganese and organic molecules — have tried to topple the ubiquitous lithium-ion battery. And, so far, they’ve all failed. Organic batteries, which are built from some of the most abundant chemicals here on Earth, including carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen, has been perhaps the most frustrating failure. They should be cheaper than today’s batteries that use metals. Yet no one has been able to crack the organic battery. Until now, perhaps. A young s
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-11 07:05:45
If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to experience a break in at your home, you’ll know the experience shakes you. Our homes are private and sacred. Whether something was taken or not, you feel violated knowing someone had gone through your home and belongings. If you can help it, do what you can to never let that happen to you. A home security system is not too steep of an investment and works as an excellent deterrent for any unwanted intruders coming onto your property. The Blink Outdoor 4
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-12 11:19:16
In the current age of technology, we’re getting very used to internal batteries. It’s why I always get a bit annoyed when I get any device that requires using traditional batteries. I am not about to waste money on disposable batteries, so I have a nice little collection of rechargeable batteries for when I must use them. These are always a bit more expensive, but they save you money in the long term. And if you wait for the right deal, you can save even more. Get the Energizer Recharge Pro with
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-13 20:30:13
Elyse Betters Picaro/ZDNET I have spent a lot of time writing about how battery wear is a fact of life, and the more a battery is used, the more it will wear. It is a consumable item, and it will wear. Also: 12 Android phone settings you should change to dramatically increase battery life But there are also things that we can do to prevent battery wear. A research paper led by Jihyun Hong at Postech and Jongsoon Kim at Sungkyunkwan University on EV (electric vehicle) batteries uncovers a new
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-15 03:34:00
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I have spent a lot of time writing about how battery wear is a fact of life, and the more a battery is used, the more it will wear. It is a consumable item, and it will wear. Also: The best power banks you can buy But there are also things that we can do to prevent battery wear. A research paper led by Jihyun Hong at POSTECH and Jongsoon Kim at Sungkyunkwan University on EV (electric vehicle) batteries uncovers a new enemy -- too much discharge. Discharging EV ba
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-15 08:15:00
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust Rumor mill: Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch the next-generation Galaxy Ring later this year, a wearable device that could mark a significant leap in battery technology. According to a report from Money Today SK, the Galaxy Ring 2 is expected to feature all-solid-state batteries, an innovation referred to as the "dream battery." The Galaxy Ring 2, anticipated for release in the fourth qua
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-16 04:15:00
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust Rumor mill: Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch the next-generation Galaxy Ring later this year, a wearable device that could mark a significant leap in battery technology. According to a report from Money Today SK, the Galaxy Ring 2 is expected to feature all-solid-state batteries, an innovation referred to as the "dream battery." The Galaxy Ring 2, anticipated for release in the fourth qua
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-18 12:29:35
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung could improve the battery life of the next Galaxy Ring by equipping it with a solid-state battery. Solid-state batteries are more energy-efficient, degrade less over time, and reduce the risk of leaks or fires. Samsung is also reportedly planning to use solid-state batteries for future Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watches. One of our biggest disappointments with the Samsung Galaxy Ring was its battery life. Samsung claimed it would last six to seven
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-19 13:49:01
A man has managed to power his home for eight years with a system using more than 1,000 recycled laptop batteries. This ingenious project, based on the use of electronic waste, has proven to be an environmentally friendly and economical solution, without the need to even replace batteries over the years. This system also uses solar panels, which were the origin of his renewable energy project that he started a long time ago and which has been enough for him to live during this time. How Does T
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-19 18:49:01
A man has managed to power his home for eight years with a system using more than 1,000 recycled laptop batteries. This ingenious project, based on the use of electronic waste, has proven to be an environmentally friendly and economical solution, without the need to even replace batteries over the years. This system also uses solar panels, which were the origin of his renewable energy project that he started a long time ago and which has been enough for him to live during this time. How Does T
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-21 15:23:30
2024 was "a year of growth," according to fire-suppression company Fire Rover, but that's not an entirely good thing. The company, which offers fire detection and suppression systems based on thermal and optical imaging, smoke analytics, and human verification, releases annual reports on waste and recycling facility fires in the US and Canada to select industry and media. In 2024, Fire Rover, based on its fire identifications, saw 2,910 incidents, a 60 percent increase from the 1,809 in 2023, a
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-22 19:26:00
Forward-looking: As rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, their limitations are becoming increasingly evident. Frequent recharging and environmental concerns related to lithium mining and battery disposal have prompted researchers to seek alternatives. A team led by Su-Il In, a professor at South Korea's Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, is developing an innovative solution: radiocarbon-powered nuclear batteries th
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-28 10:07:00
Great big lawns are great for spending lazy weekends in, but grass grows more quickly than you might think. That means that it needs to be cut if you want to keep it looking its best, and for that, you need a mower. Bigger lawns can be a real pain to maintain and that's why choosing a lawnmower often means finding a ride-on model. Picking the right one for you and your lawn can be overwhelming though, and that's why CNET's team of experts is here to help. There are a few things to consider when
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-29 11:00:03
Despite many misconceptions, driving an electric vehicle in winter conditions can be easy and just as enjoyable as driving a gas-powered car. To prove this, I went to the frozen north of Sweden where I spent days driving Volvo's EVs on frozen lakes and down snow-covered roads. The reality is that all cars, no matter what powers them, struggle more in cold conditions. While EV batteries can be less efficient at lower temperatures, modern EV tech is going a long way to making up for it. Most mod
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-29 05:10:33
is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Accessory maker Elecom has announced what it’s claiming to be the first consumer-ready power bank that uses a sodium-ion battery instead of a lithium-ion one, as spotted by Notebookcheck. In addition to being more environmentally friendly to manufacture, the 9,000mAh Na Plus can be used in extreme temperatures with less risk of overheating, and h
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-09 14:00:25
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Battery life; we can never have enough of it. Even though most smartphones from the past few years will easily take you through a day of use and possibly even two, the oldies among us still pine for those good old days when a single charge was enough to take your feature phone through a busy week. Thankfully, battery engineers are on the case, and many of today’s best flagship smartphones are now shipping with new silicon carbon batteries. This allows them to
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-12 22:05:28
is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Accessory maker Elecom has announced what it’s claiming to be the first consumer-ready power bank that uses a sodium-ion battery instead of a lithium-ion one, as spotted by Notebookcheck. In addition to being more environmentally friendly to manufacture, the 9,000mAh Na Plus can be used in extreme temperatures with less risk of overheating, and h
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-18 10:26:00
In brief: Rechargeable batteries are so ubiquitous that passenger airplanes usually carry hundreds per flight, but recent incidents have highlighted the danger they can present when exposed to extreme conditions. Airlines have begun taking more precautions but haven't agreed on common standards, creating a potentially confusing situation for frequent international fliers. Airlines in multiple Asian countries recently introduced new rules regarding rechargeable batteries after a fire destroyed a
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-20 14:39:55
Sometimes the smallest of news items can point to bigger trends lurking beneath the surface. Case in point: Google announced late last month that it has installed 100 million lithium-ion cells across its data centers to provide backup power to its servers. On its own, it’s not earth-shattering news. But it shines a light on a trend that’s rippling through the world. Batteries are everywhere, and thanks to the relentless push to slash costs for electric vehicles, they’re driving change in myriad
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-25 10:48:59
Maria Diaz/ZDNET The Apple Find My network makes the Apple AirTag a great Bluetooth tracker for iPhone users. The tag is reliable, precise, informative, and relatively inexpensive. A single CR2032 battery powers the tiny device that supports Bluetooth and ultrawideband (UWB) connectivity and has a speaker to boot. Though AirTag is a simple device, it can be prone to issues. I have AirTags to track different items in my home, including my keys, wallet, purse, and, occasionally, my kids. But I'v
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-27 13:08:00
A big lawn is great for enjoying the summer months or just taking in the view, but all that grass has a downside -- it needs to be maintained. Cutting the grass using a mower on a small lawn is one thing, but cutting larger lawns can literally be a real pain. Bending over and pushing a mower is no good for your back, which is why a good riding mower is the best way to go. Choosing a lawnmower can sometimes be overwhelming, but CNET's team of experts is here to help. By comparing all the best mow
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