1. Vacu-Man Saves Cat Stuck in Air Duct System
– Vacu-Man successfully removes a live cat from an air duct system
– Highlights expertise in removing pet hair and debris from furnace air ducts
2. New Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles: The Phoenix Cell
– The Phoenix Cell offers long-range travel with a 1000 km range on a single charge
– Superconducting materials and thermal management technology enable quick charging in as little as six minutes
– Battery can withstand temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius
3. Apple Faces Trademark Challenges for Vision Pro Headset and Logo
– Huawei’s prior registration of the “Vision Pro” name poses a challenge for Apple’s headset
– Apple engages in a trademark dispute over its logo with a Swiss fruit organization and other companies
– Apple’s pursuit of trademark rights extends to multiple countries and industries
4. European Union Mandates Battery Replacement in Smartphones
– The European Union requires smartphones to have replaceable batteries for improved recycling and landfill reduction
– This ruling will impact the design of folding phones and other smartphone models
5. Toyota Develops Electric Vehicle Prototype with Manual Transmission Feel
– Toyota creates an electric vehicle prototype that simulates driving a manual transmission car
– The prototype includes a gearshift, floor-mounted speaker, and fake engine noises to preserve the manual driving experience
6. Amazon Faces Challenges with Returns and Recycling
– The large volume of returns from Amazon causes significant environmental challenges and waste
– Efforts are underway to find more efficient and eco-friendly solutions for returning packages
7. Nano Tattoos Enable Wireless Communication without Batteries
– Researchers in Istanbul develop nano tattoos that can wirelessly communicate with nearby devices
– These tattoos use mechanical energy to generate electrical signals and have potential applications in bio-sensing technologies
8. Internal Combustion Engine Meets Nuclear Diesel for Cleaner Emissions
– The internal combustion engine industry explores a solution called nuclear diesel to meet the EU’s fossil fuel ban
– Synthetic fuel can be used in existing diesel or petroleum vehicles, resulting in cleaner emissions