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Tech Talk June 23, 2023

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