Softlocking EV Batteries
Tesla's latest premium Models S and X have identical battery packs with software-restricted capacities. Mining excess raw materials for potential upselling seems irresponsible.
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Zojirushi Rice Cooker Battery Replacement
Thanks to the internet I learned that it would be easy to desolder the old battery in my Zojirushi rice cooker and replace it with a battery holder and new CR2045 battery. The whole process took just 10 minutes, and I've got spare parts if anyone needs them!
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Truckee Triangle
Riding the Truckee Triangle was enjoyable, but battling wind, rain, hail, and dealing with two flats made it a memorable adventure.
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Is Cruise's Data Network Fragile?
Nearly a dozen autonomous cars created a 15-minute traffic jam in San Francisco last week when the wireless network failed. I'm curious why a 3,700 pound autonomous robot driving through city streets with 1,000 pounds of sensors might not have a redundant failover network.
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Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)
Squaring the Circle is a documentary film about the design studio Hipgnosis. The film chronicles the studio's rise to prominence in the 1970s, during which they created some of the most iconic album covers of all time.
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