BMX SolidSafe 10K pros and cons Pros Contains a solid-state battery that’s safer, lasts longer, and performs better in cold weather Has a Qi2 wireless charging pad and two USB-C ports Bold colors help it stand out. Cons It’s heavier than most power banks of similar size. It’s also fairly pricey at $100 (when not on sale). View now at Heybmx Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’ve fallen in love with BMX power banks powered by solid-state batteries. T...

Technology Lithium-ion batteries are prone to catching fire when damaged, but a simple change of electrolyte material can put a stop to the vicious chemical cycle that causes the problem By Matthew Sparkes Facebook / Meta Twitter / X icon Linkedin Reddit Email Nail penetration tests on a commercial battery (top) and on one with a modified electrolyte (below) Prof. Yi-Chun Lu, Chinese University of Hong Kong Changing just one of the materials used in lithium-ion batteries could prevent the uncont...