Nov 14

Scientists Make Shake-to-Charge Cellphones a Real Possibility

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Need to make a call but run out of juice? Just give your cellphone a shake for an extra burst of power – that’s the idea behind a new cellphone charger that turns movement into energy. More »

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Oct 05

Math Can Make Your Batteries Charge Twice as Fast [Batteries]

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Most battery advances concentrate on improving hardware, but researchers from the University of California San Diego have developed new algorithms that can cut lithium-ion battery charge times in half. More »

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