June 17, 2024

TDK, an Apple supplier based in Tokyo, Japan has announced a breakthrough for its solid-state battery technology. The company says it has managed to develop a new material that will allow these batteries to attain “an energy density of 1,000 Wh/L, approximately 100 times greater than the energy density of TDK’s conventional solid-state battery.” The company was able to achieve this breakthrough by using lithium alloy anodes alongside an oxide-based solid electrolyte. TDK says that

Asus has pledged to improve its warranty RMA process after being taken to task for what could only be described as extortion. A series of reports, including an investigation by Gamers Nexus, showed that Asus repair centers have a nasty habit of demanding obscene fees to repair minor damage. The company says it’s beginning an overhaul of its RMA process, which includes a dedicated email address where customers can send complaints if they feel a

The usual lifespan of solar panels is estimated to be between 20 and 40 years, with efficiency and power generation degrading over time. However, installation in France from 1992 is still pumping away with 79% of their output. 2 VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES Technicians dismantled the vintage 10-square-meter 1-kilowatt solar array last year, running the solar panels through rigorous lab testing per international standards and finding impressive results. Even after 31 years of service,

Well… the United States House of Representatives passed a ban on future sales of DJI drones in the US on Friday, which means we’re looking down the barrel of a DJI ban in the US coming into effect under the “Countering CCP Drones Act.” 2 VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES The upcoming “Countering CCP Drones Act” is a part of the United States’ 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA) which is a major piece

McDonald’s has just told its franchise operators on Thursday that it’s removing AI order-taking technology from over 100 drive-thrus after a test period ends with an AI partnership with IBM. 2 VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES A McDonald’s spokesperson confirmed the news with Business Insider, saying that customers have been using the AI-powered drive-thru technology since 2021, after McDonald’s entered a global partnership with IBM. Under the partnership, IBM acquired McD Tech Labs, something McDonald’s

If you’re living in Texas and in the market to buy an interesting — to say the least — new house, then check out this $2.4 million property that has NO bedrooms… but a built-in 5786 sq ft data center with a full liquid cooling immersion system. Check it out: In a new post on X by “zillowgonewild,” there’s a pretty big residential house in Texas with no bedrooms but a single bathroom that has