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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Submarines on batteries dramatically change the balance of power in the oceans

The article discusses the impact of battery-powered submarines on maritime military power dynamics.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Morning Mail: threats of escalation from US and Tehran; outrage over Legal Aid appointee; outsourced workers treated ‘like battery hens’

Escalation threats from Tehran regarding missile strikes, controversy over a Legal Aid appointee in Queensland, and criticism of treatment of outsourced workers by Recoveriescorp are addressed in today’s news.

Mar 22 • 20:02 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Like battery hens’: ATO’s outsourced debt collectors face much worse conditions than those in public service, former staff say

Former employees of the ATO's private debt collectors describe significantly worse conditions and compensation compared to public service employees, leading to high turnover and impact on taxpayer assistance.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Xiaomi is bringing an affordable phone with a 6300mAh battery, set to launch on this day

Xiaomi is set to launch the REDMI 15A 5G smartphone in India on March 27, featuring a large battery and competitive specifications.

Mar 22 • 04:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The End of Long Charging Times? The First Quantum Battery Defies Logic

Researchers in Australia have developed a groundbreaking quantum battery that significantly reduces charging times, challenging traditional energy storage principles.

Mar 21 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

New smartphone, 7 things to do immediately when you buy it

The article provides essential tips for new smartphone users on the initial steps to take right after purchase to ensure longevity and optimal performance of the device.

Mar 21 • 07:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Antonio Carmona: "I'm old, I'll have 20% battery left, but I look back and see what a good life I've had"

Antonio Carmona reflects on his 20-year solo career in music, celebrating with a new album and tour while honoring the Romani people and his musical friendships.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Long live the Walkman – 6 MP3 players that beat my smartphone for sound, storage and battery life

This article explores six MP3 players that outshine smartphones in terms of sound quality, storage capacity, and battery life.

Mar 20 • 14:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Piotr Arak: The Oilmen Rule the World Again

The article discusses how geopolitical shocks have reinvigorated the significance of oil barons in the global economy, overshadowing previous narratives that emphasized electric vehicles and battery production.

Mar 20 • 13:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

We Test the Best Power Banks of This Year

A review of top external batteries highlighting their capacity and fast charging capabilities.

Mar 20 • 12:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Electricity Becomes a Portable Equipment for Every Place

The article discusses the growing importance of portable power banks due to people's dependence on smartphone batteries, especially when traveling abroad.

Mar 20 • 09:44 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Five on Friday: Fortunately, the Sun is Shining

This article discusses a range of new tech products including a universal wrench, a charging device, a mini battery, a children's experiment kit, and an affordable cargo bike.

Mar 20 • 08:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Poor and Quite Good Results - See How Cheap Phones Performed in the Tests

A comparison of low-cost smartphones shows varying performance, particularly with used iPhones performing strongly in certain aspects.

Mar 20 • 07:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Florida State kicker arrested for alleged battery on law enforcement during spring break

Florida State kicker Conor McAneney was arrested for alleged battery on law enforcement in Fort Lauderdale during spring break.

Mar 19 • 19:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Perspective: Was the release of Donut Lab an impressive presentation or a terrible flop?

The article discusses the conflicting opinions surrounding the release of Donut Lab's VTT reports, evaluating their credibility and implications for the battery industry's claims.

Mar 19 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Enefit triples its energy storage portfolio

Enefit is expanding its energy storage portfolio by adding three new battery storage facilities alongside wind farms in Lithuania, increasing its capacity significantly.

Mar 19 • 07:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Batteries without Lithium

The startup CMBlu Energy has secured its first major customer, Uniper, for lithium-free battery storage technology after ten years of research.

Mar 18 • 18:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Batteries without Rare Earths

A German start-up, CMBlu Energy, is developing battery storage technology that avoids critical raw materials, recently securing its first major client, Uniper.

Mar 18 • 18:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

NATO deploys another 'Patriot' system in Turkey

NATO has deployed an additional 'Patriot' missile battery at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, as announced by the Turkish Defense Ministry.

Mar 18 • 13:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Has received power for data center in Mo i Rana

T1 Energy has been approved for a 50 megawatt capacity allocation for a data center in Mo i Rana, Norway, as they pivot from earlier plans regarding battery projects to capitalize on lower costs and plentiful resources in the region.

Mar 18 • 12:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

NATO deploys a new 'Patriot' battery at a southern Turkish air base

NATO has deployed an additional 'Patriot' air defense system in Turkey's southern air base to bolster defenses amid heightened tensions due to recent missile threats from Iran.

Mar 18 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Is this the world’s first quantum battery? Australian scientists say so

Australian scientists have created a prototype of the world's first quantum battery, demonstrating potential for rapid charging and greater efficiency than traditional batteries.

Mar 18 • 07:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Indians enter Brazil's lithium market in search of technology

An Indian entrepreneur has acquired a significant stake in a Brazilian lithium refinery, aiming to boost India's electric battery supply chain.

Mar 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Lava Bold 2 5G Launched, Here is the Price

Lava has launched its latest 5G smartphone in India, the Lava Bold 2 5G, featuring a 5000mAh battery and a 120Hz AMOLED display.

Mar 18 • 00:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspect of theft arrested in Volta Redonda

A man suspected of stealing a car battery was detained in Volta Redonda, Brazil, following an investigation by the local public order department.

Mar 17 • 18:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Capital Markets: China's Stock Exchanges Resist the Iran War

China's stock markets remain stable despite the Iran war, with Hong Kong seeing benefits from robust energy supplies and a strong battery sector.

Mar 17 • 14:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Should Norway be Silicon Valley's cheap battery?

Norway is being considered as a potential low-cost energy provider for AI data centers as American tech giants like Microsoft and Google sign a new agreement to self-supply their energy needs.

Mar 17 • 10:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Samsung's Blast, launched a phone with a 6000mAh battery and a 120Hz refresh rate for 13,999

Samsung has launched its new budget 5G smartphone, Galaxy M17e 5G, in India targeting mid and budget segment users.

Mar 17 • 10:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"Battery Gold": A Smart Method for Extracting Lithium That Could Change the Future of Energy

A new method for extracting lithium has been developed that could significantly improve lithium production efficiency, crucial for the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors.

Mar 17 • 05:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Hungarian Chernobyl: Batteries have become a new front in the campaign

The article discusses the emerging issues surrounding battery production in Hungary, likening it to a 'Chernobyl' situation due to environmental concerns.

Mar 17 • 05:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Why we shouldn't often charge our mobile phone in the car

Experts warn that frequently charging mobile phones in cars can harm their long-term performance due to unstable power supply and the use of low-quality chargers.

Mar 17 • 05:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A New VTT Report Was Expected from the Promising Donut Lab - Instead, We Got Something Completely Different

Donut Lab has unveiled its latest battery technology in a motorcycle application, showcasing a rapid charging capability of under ten minutes.

Mar 16 • 16:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Donut Lab's solid-state battery passes another test: charges fully in under a quarter of an hour

The Estonian technology company Donut Lab announced the results of a test evaluating its solid-state battery technology in collaboration with Verge Motorcycles, demonstrating ultra-fast charging capabilities.

Mar 16 • 15:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Donut Lab made a mistake - The mystery test may have been revealed in advance

Donut Lab's recent testing procedure has come under fire due to inconsistencies in their reported results, potentially affecting public perception of their product.

Mar 16 • 12:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“Illegal Dispatch and Worker Deaths Are Closely Related” [Because]

The article discusses the relationship between illegal worker dispatch practices and worker fatalities, highlighting a tragic incident in a South Korean battery manufacturing facility that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

Mar 16 • 08:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

This very common habit can shorten your phone's battery life

Fast charging can quickly refill your smartphone's battery but may accelerate battery deterioration over time, according to an expert.

Mar 16 • 06:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Smartwatch without battery charging? A young researcher seeks ways to generate electricity from temperature fluctuations

A young researcher in Latvia is exploring how to produce electricity from temperature differences, potentially allowing devices like smartwatches to never need battery changes.

Mar 16 • 06:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

New Measurement Method: Easier Testing of Battery Capacity

Researchers from Darmstadt and Mainz have developed a new non-destructive testing method for assessing battery performance.

Mar 15 • 14:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A complaint submitted in the ATD procurement for engineering services in the supply of battery-electric trains

A complaint has been filed regarding the procurement by the Autotransport Directorate (ATD) for engineering services in supplying battery electric multiple units (BEMU).

Mar 14 • 13:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH ⟩ High Electricity Prices Force Companies to Invest

High electricity prices are driving companies in Estonia to seek better control over energy costs by exploring solar parks and battery storage solutions.

Mar 14 • 13:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Store electricity when it is cheap, sell it when it is expensive. 'EngyCell' helps to earn with battery systems

'EngyCell' is a Latvian digital platform that optimizes battery system operations in energy markets, targeting customers such as factories and renewable energy parks while planning expansion in Europe.

Mar 14 • 02:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Hybrid Mercedes stands still at car dealership – a peculiar problem caused thousands of euros in costs

A peculiar issue with a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC hybrid resulted in significant battery damage due to improper charging management after the vehicle was left unsold for an extended period.

Mar 13 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Why We Shouldn't Charge Our Phone to 100%

The article discusses how charging lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in smartphones, to full capacity can accelerate battery wear over time.

Mar 13 • 11:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

China's discovery that challenges diesel: batteries with up to 1,600 km of range

Chinese manufacturer Changan Automobile has developed a solid-state battery that reportedly allows electric vehicles to achieve a range of up to 1,600 kilometers on a single charge, posing a significant challenge to traditional diesel vehicles.

Mar 12 • 21:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Expert on Electric Cars: In a Few Years, the Prices of Electric Cars Will Match Those of Gasoline Cars

A Slovak electric mobility expert discusses how China's rapid automotive development impacts the electric vehicle market and predicts price parity between electric and gasoline cars.

Mar 12 • 16:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer showcases new battery that can be fully charged in nine minutes

BYD has unveiled its latest FLASH Charging technology and Blade Battery, claiming it can charge an electric vehicle from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes.

Mar 12 • 14:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Millions of O2 users get free phone upgrade this month, are you on the list?

O2 is offering a free upgrade to millions of its users in the UK, enhancing their service with faster 5G+ technology that promises quicker downloads and better battery life.

Mar 12 • 14:32 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Investigation: How the AP Funds Lost Billions in the Northvolt Bankruptcy

An investigation reveals that Swedish pension funds invested 5.8 billion kronor in the battery manufacturer Northvolt, leading to significant losses following the company's bankruptcy.

Mar 12 • 10:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Launch of TVS's Cheapest Electric Scooter Priced Below 50 Thousand

TVS has launched a new base variant of their electric scooter Orbiter EV, now available for under ₹50,000 with a battery-as-a-service subscription model.

Mar 12 • 10:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Testing a Huge Sports Watch: The Manufacturer Promises Incredible Battery Life

The T-Rex 3 Pro is a robust sports watch equipped with an impressive battery and features a built-in flashlight.

Mar 12 • 05:05 UTC

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