Science fiction has become reality as we carry phones that act like small computers in our pockets. Yet even as technology advances, we are held back by the power source behind the technology, limiting the advantages these devices represent. From the moment we turn on a device, the clock is ticking as the battery degrades and loses capacity. On a daily basis, making sure a battery is charged and ready to go is a hassle, and we all forget to plug it in overnight from time to time.
For me, as a content creator and with cameras, drones, tablets, microphones, and other devices to keep charged, it can become quite a chore to ensure all my electronics are functioning when I need them. To make matters worse, in many phones and other mobile devices, replacing the battery is difficult or downright impossible. But a solution is on the horizon. One day soon a battery revolution will arrive…
How nuclear waste and diamonds can save smartphone batteries
