Why Is Everyone Trying to Build a Solid-State Battery?

kept by eddie jul 31

Solid-state batteries replace flammable liquid electrolytes with solid materials to boost energy density, improve safety, and enable lithium‑metal anodes by suppressing dendrite growth.

I didn't realize my LG TV was spying on me until I turned off Live Plus
LG's Live Plus feature uses automatic content recognition to analyze what's displayed on screen for targeted ads, but can be turned off via a setting.
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BYD plans to bring all-solid-state batteries to EVs by 2027
BYD and several Chinese automakers plan to begin mass-producing all-solid-state EV batteries in 2027, offering over 1,000 km of range and higher safety.
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Self-driving, Tesla and the influence of brand
Tesla's brand halo causes overestimation of its self-driving lead, but competitors offer comparable Level 2 systems and the brand declines due to Musk's politics and competition.
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Massive demand from AI data centers drives up computer memory prices : NPR
AI-driven demand for memory in data centers has caused RAM prices to double or more, challenging the expectation that tech continually gets cheaper.
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