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You'll find a wireless charging mat at the base of the center console, allowing you to top up compatible phones without having to physically plug them in. For those who don't have a phone that supports wireless charging, there are two USB ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack in the storage area under the central armrest. … [Read more...] about Lexus UX: luxury self-charging hybrid comfort

What are the implications of that bet at the hardware level? They're mostly dictated by heat management. As anyone who's plugged in a low-charge laptop while it's sitting on their lap knows, charging a battery produces a lot of heat. Charging it faster produces even more. To deal with this heat, StoreDot is essentially producing a diffuse battery with lots of space in between individual cells, as you can see at the four minute mark of this video (embedded below). The cells have significant gaps between them, and the battery housing has holes that allow airflow between them. It's charged in a stand with fans that force air through the battery to keep the heat under control. … [Read more...] about What’s the technology behind a five-minute charge battery?

There are a few ground rules for using Kroger's KroGO system, at least in the Madeira store pilot program. Personal items like purses, wallets or phones should go in the front basket, out of the way of the system's camera and scale. You will also need to bring your own reusable bags or buy them at the front of the store. … [Read more...] about Smart grocery carts are coming to change the way we shop