Topic: battery management
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Volkswagen EV Battery Preconditioning: The Fix Is Here
Certain Volkswagen Group EVs like the ID.3, ID.4, and Skoda Enyaq lack battery preconditioning software, causing longer fast-charging times in cold weather despite having the necessary hardware. A DIY solution developed by Fredrik Gustafsson uses a programmable circuit board to manually activate ...
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Unlocking the Battery Revolution's Hidden Challenge
The battery industry is facing a crisis, with eleven major businesses declaring bankruptcy in a year, erasing over $15 billion in investment and threatening the clean energy transition. The core issue is not faulty battery chemistry but the failure to integrate advanced technologies into commerci...
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Samsung One UI 8.5: All the New Features Leaked
The update introduces significant AI and Bixby enhancements, including continuous AI image generation and a more natural language-capable assistant for device control and queries. It expands connectivity and sharing with features like Storage Share for ecosystem file access, improved Auracast bro...
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Switch 2 & Switch Updates: More Than Just Stability
The update introduces new visual icons on the HOME Menu to clearly distinguish between physical and digital game copies, with specific colors for the Switch 2 and original Switch. Significant GameChat improvements include preventing the console from entering sleep mode during active chats, disabl...
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Steam Deck Update Adds Screen-Off Downloads
A new Steam Deck update allows users to download games and updates with the screen off, addressing a long-standing community request and improving quality of life. Valve has reversed its previous stance by implementing a low-power download mode to mitigate earlier concerns about power consumption...
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One UI 8.5: Top New Features and Upgrades Revealed
Samsung is developing One UI 8.5, a significant update based on Android 16, featuring refined aesthetics, AI upgrades, and smarter utilities, set to launch with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. The update introduces new Galaxy AI tools, including real-time translation, smart clipboard, and AI...
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Tesla's New FSD Hardware Upgrade Revealed
Tesla has launched its first 500kW Supercharger in California, but only the Cybertruck can currently use it, and real-world charging improvements are incremental rather than revolutionary. The true innovation is the V4 Supercharger cabinet, which offers three times the power density, supports mor...
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Uber Offers $4,000 Incentive for Drivers to Switch to EVs
Uber is offering $4,000 grants to help drivers switch to electric vehicles, supporting its goal of 100% electric trips in major markets by 2030 and marking a shift from its previous stance against direct financial aid. The grant is strategically timed to offset the recent expiration of the $7,500...
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Samsung One UI 8.5: All the New Features
Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta introduces a highly customizable Quick Panel and a refined, modern design with 3D app icons and updated interface elements. New features enhance connectivity and productivity, including Storage Share for device-to-device file access, weather backgrounds for alarms, and v...
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CES 2026 Robot Vacuum Finds Lost Items and Alerts You
The Narwal Flow 2 is a flagship robot vacuum and mop that features powerful 30,000Pa suction, AI-driven object recognition to avoid and log items, and a heated mopping system for deep cleaning. Its advanced technology includes on-device visual data processing for privacy and speed, precise obstac...
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One UI 8.5 Changelog: See All the New Features
Samsung's One UI 8.5 update focuses on smarter Galaxy AI, including continuous image generation, and a significantly enhanced Bixby with more natural device control and instant answers. The update improves connectivity with features like unified device file access via Storage Share and enhances p...
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Framework Laptop 16 2025: RTX 5070, Zen 5 CPU & 240W USB-C Charging
The 2025 Framework Laptop 16 introduces significant performance upgrades, including Nvidia's RTX 5070 GPU for a 30–40% gaming boost and new AMD Ryzen AI CPUs based on the Zen 5 architecture. It features the world’s first 240W USB Type-C power adapter, enabling full-power operation without battery...
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Clicks Keyboard Doubles as a Phone Power Bank
The Clicks Power Keyboard is a portable magnetic accessory that combines a slide-out QWERTY keyboard with a 2150mAh power bank, providing a tactile typing experience and wireless charging for smartphones via Bluetooth. Its flexible design works in multiple orientations, can control various device...
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