Shell and RML Group are testing a coolant on a 34-kilowatt-hour battery that could reduce the time needed for an electric-vehicle battery to be charged from 10% to 80% to less than 10 minutes. The "gas-to-liquid" thermal fluid is designed to flow between battery modules, as opposed to traditional exterior cooling circuits, enabling better heat dissipation.

Quilt has introduced over-the-air updates for its heat pumps, increasing heating and cooling capacities by more than 20%. This update, driven by feedback from customers with larger living spaces, leverages higher-quality sensors and advanced data monitoring. "We feel like we've created software-defined HVAC," CEO Paul Lambert says.

The upcoming Communities feature on Threads will boost engagement and interaction by allowing users to participate in discussions centered on their interests. By aggregating like-minded individuals into specific groups, Threads seeks to encourage more active participation, inform its algorithm about user preferences and showcase vibrant, ongoing conversations within the platform.

By integrating Profitmind's AI-driven platform into its operations, department store Bealls reported a 20% improvement in merchandise planning accuracy. The leap in accuracy has enhanced product allocation at the store level and freed buyers from routine data analysis, enabling them to concentrate on strategic decision-making and business growth.