ION Storage Systems, a Maryland-based company, has achieved 800 cycles in its solid-state batteries without compression or volume change, a breakthrough in the commercialization of its unique anodeless design. The company received $40 million in funding, $20 million from the US Department of Energy's ARPA-E SCALEUP program and $20 million in private funds, to transition its technology from proof-of-concept prototypes to commercially scalable products.

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According to a rumor, the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL will be available on August 22, nine days after the launch event. Pre-orders will begin on August 13. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will go on sale on September 4, and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 on September 26. There is no information on when the Pixel Watch 3 will ship.

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Lectric eBIKES has launched a sale for prospective and returning students, offering up to $395 off e-bike bundles. The ONE Long-Range e-bike is available for $2,199 shipped with $269 in free gear. The sale includes a buy 3 get 20% off accessory deal and ends on August 22.

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VinFast has officially begun shipping its new mini electric SUV, the VinFast VF 3, starting under $13,000. The company introduced the VF 3 in January and opened pre-orders with a special introductory price of $9,248 for the battery subscription model. The VF 3 was offered for $12,400 between May 13 and 15, and paying in full costs half the price of the cheapest gas-powered car.

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Apple announced its third fiscal quarter results with $85.78 billion in revenue, a 5% growth. CEO Tim Cook stated that the company is spending more to develop Apple Intelligence features, which will be available this fall for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users in the US.

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Apple's Notes and Voice Memos apps gain live audio transcription in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. To use this feature, ensure you're running the iOS 18 or macOS Sequoia beta. The feature is seamlessly integrated and easy to use, making it suitable for school, work, or personal use.

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian criticized Microsoft's IT infrastructure, calling it 'probably the most fragile platform', while praising Apple's record with outages. Delta is suing Microsoft and CrowdStrike over a recent outage that cost the company an estimated $500 million. The airline continues to rely on Microsoft's IT infrastructure despite the criticism.

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Google's upcoming Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be bigger, brighter, and thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, with a measurement of 10.5mm, making it the thinnest foldable sold in the US. The device will be a competitor to Samsung's foldable phones in the US market.

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BYD, China's leading EV maker, sold a record 342,383 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in July, a 30% year-over-year increase. Although EV sales fell 10% from June, plug-in hybrids led the growth, setting a new record with 210,799 sold, a 67% year-over-year increase. Through the first seven months of 2024, BYD has sold 1,955,000 NEVs.

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Nomad has released a new Apple Find My Tracking Card, which the company tested for a month. The card features wireless charging and is a first for the brand. The review is part of the Tested with 9to5Toys series, which explores everyday tech essentials.

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