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TOKYO SoftBank Group has resumed investment in new AI companies, investing $65 million in British firm Tractable, an

The next time you're in the market for a smart TV, fitness tracker or other connected gadget, you could see a new US government-backed label identifying some products as being particularly hardened against hackers.

Apple is rumoured to be working on a brand new type of battery for its next iPhone, potentially signalling an era-defining transition for the smartphone industry. The stacked battery design will feature on the entire lineup of iPhone 15 devices, according to anonymous leaker @RGcloudS, setting the standard for smartphone manufacturers and transforming the way people use their phones. The next-generation battery technology could result in faster charging, greater capacity and an iPhone that can run for several hours longer between charges. So how does it work and why is it so important? What is stacking technology? The word ‘stack’ refers to the configuration of the elements within a battery cell. The positive and negative electrodes within a typical battery cell are rolled up in a process known as winding, whereas stacked battery cells folds the electrodes up into layers. This makes the most of the space available within a battery cell, while also reducing resistance to lower the amount of heat generated when charging or using the battery. The design allows for a significantly higher charge capacity without changing the form of the battery, meaning no other existing components need to be altered to fit it. Why would Apple change its battery design? Lithium-ion batteries have been the standard power units in smartphones since the first iPhone was unveiled by Apple in 2007. There have been iterative upgrades to improve performance and make them more durable, though the underlying design has largely remained the same. With Apple now working on brand new devices, such as its Vision Pro headset, it makes sense for the world’s richest company to explore new battery innovations. One of the biggest criticisms of its mixed reality device was the external battery pack, so improving capacity could overcome this deficiency. Who else is working on stacked battery technology? Larger lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles already use stacking technology, though condensing them into a size that fits in a phone has proved tricky. Reports emerged earlier this year that Samsung, Apple’s chief smartphone rival, was working on adapting the technology to fit in its flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra phone. The inclusion of a stacked battery could allow the South Korean electronics giant to maintain the battery capacity and performance of its current S23 range, while squeezing it into a smaller form factor. This could allow for new hardware to be added, from a new camera lens, to a major upgrade to the device’s GPU. Read More Battery breakthroughs are about to trigger a transport revolution Rare ‘Holy Grail’ iPhone sells for almost $200,000 Apple’s next iPhone may include new battery technology, report suggests You can now download the huge new iPhone update – if you dare

The US, the European Commission, Japan, South Korea and Australia are collaborating to limit methane emissions from liquefied

As the tangled investigation into the Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect continues, a police official described to CNN the tense moments leading up to his arrest, including fears that the man might flee the country if he found out that prosecutors were preparing charges in the case.

Bayern Munich have informed Leon Goretzka that he could be sold this summer, with Manchester United and Liverpool among the sides linked with a move.

US climate envoy John Kerry was resolute as he sat across from his Chinese counterpart in Beijing on

The family of a Brit missing in Switzerland say they will do everything they can to find him.

GENEVA The heatwave engulfing the northern hemisphere is set to intensify this week, causing overnight temperatures to surge

Ilkay Gundogan reveals his reasons for leaving Manchester City for Barcelona. The 32-year-old joined the Catalan giants on a two-year contract following the expiry of his contract.

European stocks edged up on Tuesday as investor focus started to turn to company earnings from economic data

SHANGHAI Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) said Chairman Gao Yonggang has resigned, marking the latest board level departure