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• Your older Samsung watch may now have new features - CNET
  A new software update for previous Samsung wearables promise improved battery life and fitness functions.
  CNET.  Monday, 20 May 2019.
• New way to beat the heat in electronics
  Researchers combine a polymer nanofiber layer with boron nitride to make a strong, foldable dielectric separator for high-temperature batteries and other applications.
  Science Daily.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.
• Creating high-capacity long-life batteries
  Engineers continually pioneer new ways to improve battery technology. Scientists recently developed a material which could significantly extend the life of batteries and afford them higher capacities as well.
  Science Daily.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.
• The Holy Grail Of Lithium Batteries
  Better batteries are needed to economically smooth out the intermittency of renewables like wind and solar power. One company may have finally solved some of the most vexing problems facing lithium-based batteries.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.
• Tesla to update battery software after recent car fires
  The move follows reports that a parked car caught fire in Hong Kong, after a similar incident in Shanghai.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.
• UPDATE 1-Tesla to update battery software following car fires
  Tesla Inc will update its battery software after two recent fires involving its Model S electric vehicles (EV) in Shanghai and Hong Kong, the U.S. automaker said on Thursday, adding that investigations into the incidents are ongoing.
  Reuters.  Wednesday, 15 May 2019.
• Tesla says it plans software update amid vehicle fire investigation
  Tesla Inc said on Thursday that it would roll out a software update to protect batteries while it conducts an investigation into incidents in which its vehicles caught fire.
  Reuters.  Wednesday, 15 May 2019.
• Honda is working on a solution for old, end-of-life EV batteries - Roadshow
  The company is working with American Electric Power to supplement municipal power grids with the battery packs from older electric vehicles.
  CNET.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.
• Volvo Cars signs 'multi-billion dollar' supply deals with Asian battery firms
  The company has lofty ambitions when it comes to electric mobility.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 15 May 2019.
• Huawei P30 Lite review: Attractive and affordable, with excellent cameras
  With the P30 Lite, Huawei has favoured smart industrial design and a triple camera system over screen technology and battery capacity. If you're happy with these trade-offs, it's a good buy.
  ZDNet.  Wednesday, 15 May 2019.
• Creating New Batteries from Dead Ones
  Researchers at Rice University have discovered an eco-friendly way to recycle lithium-ion batteries, the kind that power nearly every electronic device today. ...
  Voice of America.  Tuesday, 14 May 2019.
• Domestic battery arrest of Dodgers' Julio Urias could trigger suspension
  The arrest of Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias on suspicion of domestic battery could trigger a suspension from Major League Baseball and may jeopardize his future with the Dodgers. ...
  Los Angeles Times.  Tuesday, 14 May 2019.
• E-Ink tablets go far beyond the e-reader to offer outdoor productivity
  While the iPad doesn't have much to fear, a new generation of E-ink-based tablets and smartphones are offering superior outdoor readability, long battery life, and reduced eye strain.
  ZDNet.  Tuesday, 14 May 2019.
• ChargePoint sounds alarm on electric vehicle charging standards
  ChargePoint, which plans to run 2.5 million charging stations by 2025, says the standard would perpetuate an old 'gas station' model that automakers are backing as they launch mass production of battery-powered cars. ...
  Yahoo.  Tuesday, 14 May 2019.
• Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias arrested on suspicion of domestic battery
  Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested Monday night on suspicion of domestic battery, a Los Angeles police spokesperson confirmed to Fox News.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 14 May 2019.

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