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Pong Was Boring—And People Loved It

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His house was the first in the neighborhood to have a home version of Pong. IEEE Spectrum’s special projects editor Stephen Cass grew up in Ireland. To this day, references to Frogger inevitably surface whenever I make ill-timed attempts at jaywalking in the city. Now you could compete directly against your friends and family.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. For reference, a typical lead acid battery can survive 500-800 cycles while 2,800 cycles is almost 8 years of use assuming one cycle a day. a provider of lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs. Click to enlarge.

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