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travel12 days ago•12 min saved

2026 Carry-On Crackdown Pushes Photographers to Travel Light and Smart

2026 brings stricter gate enforcement of carry-on size and weight, with many airlines also moving to cheaper fares that exclude a free overhead bag. Photographers face limits that can hit dense gear kits, so the article advises wearing weight, using the under-seat personal item for the camera kit, keeping batteries and power banks in cabin, and packing a lean, portable system. It also highlights that power banks are capped (two per person, no in-flight charging) and that rules vary by carrier and route, so travelers should weigh and measure at home and plan around the strictest carrier on their itinerary or consider shipping gear if needed.

via Fstoppers|

#aviation #batteries #carry-on

technology20 days ago•20 min saved

AI’s Growth Encounters the Power Grid: Batteries as the Next Infrastructure Edge

AI’s rapid expansion is colliding with electricity supply: US data centers could drive electricity demand from about 167 TWh in 2023 to roughly 376 TWh by 2030, turning power into a frontline constraint. Batteries and energy storage are positioned as essential to time-shift and stabilize supply, making grid flexibility part of the AI infrastructure stack. Planned 24 GW of utility-scale battery storage in 2026 would be second only to solar among new capacity additions, underscoring that reliability and storage are key to sustaining AI growth.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai #batteries #data-centers

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Switch 2 Battery Revolution: Replaceable Cells on the Horizon to Meet EU Rules

Nintendo confirms a Switch 2 hardware revision with an OS-modified model (OSM) to comply with EU battery rules, signaling easier battery removal (no adhesives, standard tools) and potential Joy‑Con and Pro Controller updates. The policy requires replacement batteries for up to five years after discontinuation and could spur third‑party, higher-capacity cells. The changes target a February 18, 2027 effective date.

via Digital Foundry|

#batteries #eu-regulation #hardware-design

science1 month ago•5 min saved

ISS 2025 Highlights: Robotic Surgery, Bioprinted Bones, and Space-Ready Batteries

NASA's 2025 ISS Highlights show 750+ investigations advancing life in space, Earth benefits, and future Moon/Mars exploration, including a microgravity robotic surgery demo, magnetic-levitation bioprinted bone grafts, melanin-enhanced shielding materials, long-duration space battery tests with minimal degradation, and studies of post-flight piloting performance, reflecting global collaboration and thousands of publications.

via NASA (.gov)|

#batteries #bioprinting #materials-science

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

AI Data Center Demand Could Ignite a Battery Boom

The Electric reports that rising AI data-center workloads are creating a new revenue stream for Western battery makers by deploying backup power systems for AI facilities, potentially triggering a broader battery boom even as consumer EV demand remains tepid.

via The Information|

#ai-data-centers #batteries #data-centers

tech2 months ago•48 min saved

Energizer unveils safer coin batteries with blue-mouth indicator

Energizer’s Ultimate Child Shield coin batteries (2032, 2025, 2016) are pitched as the world’s first to eliminate ingestion-burn risk by using a bitter coating and a blue mouth dye to indicate swallowing; they come in child-resistant packaging, but immediate medical attention is advised if any battery is swallowed.

via The Verge|

#batteries #child #energizer

gadgets2 months ago•63 min saved

US smartphones fall behind as China leads in batteries and cameras

The Verge argues that US phones lag behind global rivals as Apple/Samsung/Google stick to iterative updates, while Chinese brands push silicon-carbon battery chemistry and advanced camera tech. The gap could widen until Apple’s new CEO John Ternus accelerates innovation, highlighting a troubling mismatch for US buyers who face fewer groundbreaking options.

via The Verge|

#apple #batteries #cameras

world2 months ago•8 min saved

Solar Surge Pushes the World Into an Age of Electricity

The IEA’s 2025 analysis shows solar PV posted the largest annual increase of any energy source, driving renewables-led growth and meeting a large share of the rising electricity demand, while rapid battery expansion supports a more electrified, storage-enabled grid and emissions grew only modestly compared with past years.

via Ars Technica|

#batteries #carbon-emissions #iea

business4 months ago•3 min saved

Europe’s Battery Localization Hits a Cost Barrier Against China

Europe’s push to localize EV battery production is faltering as cheaper Chinese batteries and a mature supply chain dominate costs, prompting cancellations and delays of major projects (Northvolt’s 2024 bankruptcy; Porsche Cellforce scaling back; Automotive Cells Company shelving German/Italian plants). Despite surging EV demand, Europe remains reliant on Chinese materials and equipment, especially for LFP chemistry. EU policy moves like Battery Booster aim to spur domestic cell manufacturing and critical-mineral sourcing, echoing the US IRA, but affordability keeps imports in play. VW’s PowerCo plant in Salzgitter is expanding, though most tooling still comes from Asia. The outcome could set a blueprint for others if Europe can achieve real competitiveness and independence.

via InsideEVs|

#batteries #business #china

energy6 months ago•5 min saved

US Faces Potential Electricity Crisis

The article discusses the potential for an energy crisis in the US driven by rising costs, increased demand from AI data centers, and delays in renewable energy projects, but also highlights the possibility that advancements in battery technology and smarter grid utilization could prevent such a crisis.

via Canary Media|

#ai-data-centers #batteries #energy

technology6 months ago•0 min saved

AA Batteries Now Rechargeable via USB-C, Impressively

A new type of AA lithium-ion battery can be charged via USB-C, offering a convenient alternative to traditional batteries, and performs well in devices like a modded Game Boy Advance, though NiMH batteries remain a safer choice for some uses.

via The Verge|

#batteries #gadgets #lithium-ion

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Samsung's Next Foldables Promise Lighter Designs and Bigger Batteries

Samsung is working on lighter foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8, with the Flip potentially weighing 150g and the Fold 8 possibly featuring a larger 5,000mAh battery, though some weight reductions seem unlikely. Despite rising component costs, Samsung may keep the Galaxy S26 series prices stable but could increase prices for some Galaxy A series models.

via SamMobile|

#batteries #foldable-phones #galaxy-z-flip-8

technology8 months ago•3 min saved

Iron-Based Materials Achieve Breakthrough in Energy Storage Potential

A Stanford-led team has discovered a way to push iron into a higher-energy state, enabling the development of more powerful and cheaper lithium-ion batteries, potentially revolutionizing energy storage technology and other electronic applications.

via Interesting Engineering|

#batteries #energy-storage #high-voltage

technology8 months ago•3 min saved

Honor unveils Magic 8 series with AI features and new devices

Honor announced the Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro smartphones featuring large batteries (up to 7,200mAh), AI shortcuts, and upgraded cameras, with global releases planned later this year. The phones are powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, run MagicOS 10 on Android 16, and include durable IP ratings, with variations in battery size and charging speeds across regions.

via The Verge|

#ai-features #batteries #camera-improvements

home-improvement9 months ago•4 min saved

Why Your Smoke Alarm Sounds at Night and How to Fix It

Nighttime smoke alarm chirping is mainly caused by temperature fluctuations affecting battery performance, especially in older detectors or those exposed to sunlight. To fix this, replacing the batteries is the most effective solution. Modern alarms with voice alerts or app integration can help identify issues early and prevent unnecessary disturbances.

via CNET|

#batteries #chirping #home-improvement