@arstechnica if it proves to be true and stable, that could indeed be huge. I'll stay skeptical for a bit longer. Have had my hopes dashed on this front too many times already.
Seems to be more of a press release than actual news.
We're told that they can make a battery with 100x their current battery -- but we're not told what that is. Instead we're told what the competitor's density is? Huh? How does that help us understand if this is a meaningful development?
Then, when you read further, we learn that it's really only for the smallest of devices -- watches -- and is too fragile for cars.
Battery tech only comes out with outrageous claims once a month, so this MUST be real!
If this is a viable research path, then I'll wonder how large it can be physically scaled. If it's no bigger than a smartwatch button, it adds to a couple of sectors, but doesn't solve any real infrastructure programs.
Oh, I'm sorry. I was just told I was supposed to be saying, WHOOPIE!
@arstechnica Does TDK have some sort of exclusivity agreement with Apple? I haven't exactly kept up, but they used to be just a tech company in general, not specifically tied to Apple. They're not an "Apple supplier" if Apple just happens to use their products...
Sure would be amazing if their claim was true anyway. At least unless they actually do have an exclusivity agreement. Then it screws over the world.