To save power, a cheap new timer can tell smart sensors when to wake up—no batteries required.

To save power, a cheap new timer can tell smart sensors when to wake up—no batteries required.
Implanted electronics are typically large, require batteries, and sometimes need replacement—but new technology could change that.
Some of the devices even dissolve in the body once their work is done.
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The low price doesn’t come without some compromises. It’s not as fast or power efficient as previous Samsung SSDs, but then you’re paying a lot less for this new value drive that uses 4-bit QLC NAND.