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What does it mean when a USB port is yellow, and why are they often not the best option?
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (753+ words) Home - Technology - What does it mean when a USB port is yellow, and why are they often not the best option? Most people see the tiny yellow USB port on a laptop or desktop and think of one thing, charging…...
The United States fires a laser from the ground that keeps a drone in the air for hours without having to land even once
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (709+ words) Home - Technology - The United States fires a laser from the ground that keeps a drone in the air for hours without having to land even once What if a drone never had to land to swap batteries? Engineers in the…...
This little-known trick turns old television sockets into an ultra-fast cable Internet connection without the need for construction work or technicians
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (436+ words) Home - Technology - This little-known trick turns old television sockets into an ultra-fast cable Internet connection without the need for construction work or technicians Wireless internet is handy until your video call freezes right when your boss asks a question. Wi-Fi…...
Goodbye lithium: this wireless solid-state battery doesn't explode, charges quickly, and has forever changed the way I view chargers
2+ week, 6+ day ago (855+ words) Home - Technology - Goodbye lithium: this wireless solid-state battery doesn't explode, charges quickly, and has forever changed the way I view chargers How many batteries are sitting in your bag right now? A phone, wireless earbuds, maybe a laptop and a…...
Goodbye to traditional batteries: this new solar system combines generation and storage in a single device
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (267+ words) Home - Energy - Goodbye to traditional batteries: this new solar system combines generation and storage in a single device Anyone with rooftop solar knows the awkward truth. Panels work hardest in the middle of the day while many homes and offices…...
Goodbye to crosswinds: this 2-gram parachute lands with more precision than many expensive drones
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (857+ words) Home - Science - Goodbye to crosswinds: this 2-gram parachute lands with more precision than many expensive drones It's hard to drop anything through the air and have it land exactly where you want. A grocery bag slips off the passenger seat…...
Earn up to $1,500/year — How your battery pays you back via utility programs
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) Through the "bring-your-own-battery" program, all homeowners can choose to contribute the stored power in their battery to the grid, especially when electricity is in high demand. Homeowners who bring their own battery and provide power to the grid get financially…...
Goodbye to lithium hope — China backs living battery tech from microbes
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (948+ words) China is backing living battery tech from microbes, but in the process, China is saying goodbye to lithium hopes. Researchers are considering bio-bacteria that are powered by living bacteria. The living battery has a self-charging efficiency of 99,5% making it worth…...
200% more powerful than normal panels — All thanks to this “unpronounceable” material
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (492+ words) With a new kind of solar panel being put forward that is 200% more powerful in comparison to traditional silicon-based panels, the unpronounceable material behind the solar panel's effectiveness must be noted and considered. One of the main reasons that the…...
445 W in a storm — The hail-proof residential panel that refuses to crack
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (585+ words) On offer is a hail-proof residential panel that refuses to crack and offers power generation of about 445 W. This hail-proof panel could not have come in at a better time, especially since hailstorms have been on the rise. For many homeowners,…...