Topic: energy efficiency
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Upgrade Your Monitor & Coffee Maker with a $24 Smart SwitchBot
The SwitchBot Bot offers an affordable way to automate existing appliances, currently available at a discounted price of $23.99 directly from SwitchBot until November 11. It easily attaches to buttons or switches without wiring, enabling smartphone control and scheduling for devices like coffee m...
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$54 Billion Nail Test Innovation Alarms Western Auto Executives
BYD demonstrated a new battery pack that passed a severe puncture test without igniting, addressing a major safety concern for electric vehicles. This innovation signals a competitive challenge to Western automakers, as BYD solves core engineering problems and could set a new industry standard. T...
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Chip Startup xLight: When Uncle Sam Is a Major Shareholder
The U.S. government plans a $150 million equity investment in semiconductor startup xLight, marking a significant expansion of its strategy to take direct ownership stakes in private tech firms. The investment, driven by national security and technological leadership goals, is causing unease in S...
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