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Qualcomm spends millions on marketing as it is found better battery life, not AI features, is driving Copilot+ PC sales
By Jowi Morales published
Qualcomm and Microsoft are pushing AI features so buyers will buy AI PCs, but many are simply choosing these laptops for their better battery life.
![Sample of carbon fiber material that can store energy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oJcEXd9i9ZXLowN3w2DrbD-320-80.jpg)
Carbon fiber hewn structural batteries heralded as 'massless' solution for lighter devices
By Jeff Butts published
A Swedish startup is working to commercialize carbon fiber that offers not only structural support to a device, but also battery power.
![Betavolt BV100 atomic battery](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3kjRhcvrwpeUBpdBDB2U5L-320-80.jpg)
Chinese-developed nuclear battery has a 50-year lifespan
By Mark Tyson published
Chinese company Betavolt has announced an atomic energy battery for consumers, with a touted 50-year lifespan and which uses a diamond semiconductor material.
![Better battery binding materials](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BoGhJVMRbA2tyMLU35qWLb-320-80.jpg)
Battery Binding Material Swap Delivers 10% Endurance Boost Say Researchers
By Mark Tyson published
Research found cells made with PP tape showed significantly decreased self-discharge (up to 70%) and increased cycle life (up to 10%).
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IBM Invents Heavy Metal and Cobalt-Free Battery
By Arne Verheyde published
IBM Research recently announced it has discovered a new battery that does not use heavy metals such as cobalt.
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Tesla Chooses Nevada For Its First Gigafactory
By Kevin Parrish published
Tesla has finally decided on a place to construct its Gigafactory.
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Tesla, Panasonic Agree to Build Gigafactory
By Kevin Parrish published
It's a big step towards producing mass market electric cars.
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LG Intros World's Smallest Wireless Charger
By Kevin Parrish published
It's the size and shape of your standard drink coaster.
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