Longerlasting

Google’s standard Pixel 8 gets a little smaller, faster and smarter, while lasting longer than the competition with seven years of updates.The new Android costs £699 (€799/$699/A$1,199) – a £100 increase on last year’s model – but still undercuts the competition from Samsung and Apple, which cost about £800.By shrinking a little compared with the outgoing model, the Pixel 8 has become one of the few smaller premium phones available. The 6.2in 120Hz OLED screen is bright, crisp and smooth while still being large enough for…

Because they're made of vulcanized rubber, old tires can't simply be melted down and used to make new tires. Such is reportedly not the case, however, with new rubber-free tires made from eco-friendly elastomers.Although conventional tires can be recycled, they're typically ground into rubber crumbs that are utilized in materials such as asphalt. Since the vulcanization process is not reversible, using them in the production of new tires generally isn't an option.That's where Norwegian company reTyre comes in.It has…

Solid-state batteries could offer many advantages in the future, including for the use in electrically powered cars. Credit: Xue Zhang / MPI-PGroundbreaking research has the potential to pave the way for batteries with significantly extended lifespans.A multitude of everyday gadgets such as electric cars, mobile phones, and cordless power tools now rely on rechargeable batteries. However, this growing trend does present certain challenges. Certain mobile phones, for instance, were prohibited on flights due to safety…

ORNL’s award-winning ultraclean condensing high-efficiency natural gas furnace features an affordable add-on technology that can remove more than 99.9% of acidic gases and other emissions. The technology can also be added to other natural gas-driven equipment. Credit: Jill Hemman/ORNLNatural gas furnaces not only heat your home, but they also produce a lot of pollution.Even modern high-efficiency condensing furnaces produce significant amounts of corrosive acidic condensation and unhealthy levels of nitrogen oxides,…

Yesterday, Samsung launched the Galaxy M14 5G in Ukraine pretty unceremoniously. It is a slightly modified version of the Galaxy A14 5G and the Galaxy F14 5G. Now, it looks like the South Korean firm is planning to bring the Galaxy M14 5G to the Indian market as well, competing with its own Galaxy A14 5G. The Galaxy M14 5G’s support page has gone live on Samsung India’s website. The webpage mentions the phone’s name along with its model number SM-M146B/DS. 4GB RAM is also mentioned on the webpage, which means that its…

Cryoablation involves guiding a small tube into the heart and inflating a small balloon to kill problematic tissue with cold temperatures. Credit: MedtronicEarly treatment with catheter cryoablation can stop the progression of a disease and lower the chance of severe health risks.A nationwide study headed by the University of British Columbia researchers at the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation sheds light on how to treat atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm problem linked to an increased risk of stroke and…

The team’s research reveals a more effective method to determine each person’s workout intensity for the best outcomes.Using something known as ‘critical power,’ the team hopes to develop exercise prescriptions.Anyone who frequently exercises is familiar with the phenomenon wherein two individuals with comparable levels of fitness may do the same exercise and have vastly different outcomes. It’s extremely frustrating for individuals who can’t seem to progress despite their best efforts.Exercise science researchers at…

Environmental sustainability has been a hot-button issue for quite some time now and that’s not changing any time soon. The European Union is looking to pass a new law that requires tech manufacturers to meet certain sustainability requirements before launching new devices. A trade association that represents the biggest names in tech — including Apple, Google, and Samsung — is pushing back on the legislation. According to The Financial Times, the legislation would require manufacturers to provide additional spare…

Fully charged: Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, but they’re still constrained by how far they’re able to travel on a single charge—a Tesla Model 3 can go for about 350 miles before it needs to be recharged. In a quest to build batteries that can take us farther safely, startup Solid Power is working to make solid-state batteries that could pack more energy into a smaller space.Battery powered: The company makes battery cells that replace the liquid used as the electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries with ceramic…