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In a remarkable demonstration of DIY hardware innovation, enthusiast Uwoslab successfully powered a modern AM4 desktop PC using 192 AA batteries, booting into the Hannah Montana Linux distribution. Despite the inefficiency of AA batteries, the project showcased a cleverly designed parallel battery a

DARPA's 'Rads to Watts' initiative aims to develop radiovoltaic devices powered by nuclear waste, potentially enabling next-generation drones with up to 30 years of continuous operation. Led by Morgan State University and involving partners like Northrop Grumman and PNNL, the project focuses on tran

Samsung Electronics announced on July 2, 2026, a KRW 140 trillion investment in the Chungcheong region to develop four key sectors: display technology, high bandwidth memory (HBM), next-generation batteries, and package substrates for AI servers. The initiative aims to transform Chungcheong into a m

NoPo Nanotechnologies, a Bangalore-based Indian company, is scaling up production of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) for applications in batteries and electronics. Founded in 2011, the company has grown to a 50-member team and employs the HiPco process to produce high-quality nanotubes with

Nintendo has officially announced that its upcoming Switch 2 will be updated to comply with European Union regulations requiring user-replaceable batteries for portable devices. The new rules, under the EU's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive, mandate that certain electronics

As electric vehicles and energy storage systems increasingly adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, the complexity of battery management systems (BMS) is rising. LFP batteries present challenges due to their flat voltage curves, making traditional state-of-charge estimation difficult. Modern