The Aya Neo — a Nintendo Switch-style handheld gaming PC that promises to offer a full-fledged PC gaming experience in the palm of your hands — is now available to back on Indiegogo , starting at $6,120 HKD (~$789 USD) for the 500GB model. This version of the Neo is technically the second, following the limited, sold-out run of the “Founder’s Edition” that Aya offered back in January. The new, broader release promises several improvements over that initial version, including: An improved operating system Reduced weight The option to toggle rumble Better buttons Better power consumption and performance presets Improvements to issues that caused resolution scaling problems or blurry screens The company also showed off a new optional $47 dock that adds two USB 3.2 Gen 1 type-A ports, one HDMI port, one SD card slot, one MicroSD card slot, and an ethernet jack — another similar concept to the Switch. The rest of the specs for the Aya Neo are still the same: a 7-inch … [Read more...] about The Switch-style Aya Neo handheld gaming PC is now on Indiegogo, starting at $789
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South Australia switches on Tesla’s 100MW battery; the largest lithium-ion in the world
Tesla boss Elon Musk has lived up to his promise to complete the world’s largest lithium-ion battery within 100 days or hand it over to the South Australian state government for free. The 100MW/129MWh installation has now been turned on and is providing some power to the state’s electricity network. It was due to be switched on tomorrow, but extreme weather conditions expected to hit the state over the next few days brought the launch forward. Musk had promised to have the battery up and running within 100 days of signing the contracts; if not, he wouldn’t charge anything for the system. The launch arrived just 63 days after pen was put to paper. Tesla will get the system installed and working 100 days from contract signature or it is free. That serious enough for you? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 10, 2017 The battery stores energy generated by the neighboring Hornsdale Wind Farm , owned by French company Neoen. It can power 30,000 homes in the event of blackouts, which … [Read more...] about South Australia switches on Tesla’s 100MW battery; the largest lithium-ion in the world
Tesla’s massive 100MW South Australian battery is putting a big dent in ‘gas cartel’ profits
Back in March, Tesla boss Elon Musk promised to provide South Australia with a 100MW battery to help the state make the switch to more affordable, renewable energy. At the time, he promised to get the project done in under 100 days or give it to them for free - more than living up to his promise, Tesla finished the battery installation in only 63 days. After officially being switched on in December, the battery has gone on to save South Australia millions of dollars. It's accomplished this by easing some of the burden associated with high FCAS costs. For the unaware, FCAS (frequency control and ancillary services) charges are costs the Australian Energy Market Operator must pay when they ask energy companies to contribute some of their network services to the government in the case of scheduled maintenance or energy system faults. These costs are typically nothing short of astronomical, RenewEconomy says . At times, South Australia's big gas providers "sometimes [charge] up … [Read more...] about Tesla’s massive 100MW South Australian battery is putting a big dent in ‘gas cartel’ profits
Tesla announces plans for solar roof, second-gen residential battery system
Shareholders on November 17 will vote on whether or not to approve Tesla’s $2.6 billion all-stock offer to purchase SolarCity . In the lead-up to the vote, Tesla CEO Elon Musk – who also happens to be the chairman of SolarCity – is doing everything in his power to persuade voters to approve the acquisition. At a recent event held on the Universal Studios lot in Los Angeles, Musk unveiled a line of textured glass tiles with built-in solar cells designed to replace traditional shingles on a home’s roof. The hydrographically-printed panels would be offered in your choice of slate glass tile, textured glass tile, smooth glass tile or Tuscan glass tile – all of which are said to be more durable than roofing materials in use today. The solar cells integrated into the tiles are invisible when viewed from the street but are fully exposed to the sun from above. Accompanying the solar roof was an updated version of Tesla’s residential battery system , appropriately named the … [Read more...] about Tesla announces plans for solar roof, second-gen residential battery system
How to extend battery life on your Oculus Quest 2
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . Don't run out on me now! Michael L Hicks 5 Mar 2021 Source: Nick Sutrich / Android Central When fully charged, the Oculus Quest 2 's 3640mAh lithium-ion battery can deliver about two to three hours of gameplay. But over time, your rechargeable battery will begin to lose some of its capacity, limiting your ability to dive into the best Oculus Quest 2 games for long sessions. Thankfully, there are a few simple solutions that'll help you extend your Quest 2 battery life. How to extend your Oculus Quest 2 battery life The best strategies for longer Oculus Quest 2 battery life are fairly straightforward and break down into two categories: following best practices to protect your Quest 2's battery health and buying modded equipment to actively extend its capacity. We'll start with the best practices, which will make sure your Quest 2 stays healthy for longer, before talking about the … [Read more...] about How to extend battery life on your Oculus Quest 2