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Tackling lithium battery fires on planes

Tech Tent by BBC

Jun 9, 202626:29Technology

When we fly we love to take our gadgets with us. But the lithium batteries that power them can catch fire. We find out about a new campaign urging us to pack with safety in mind. Also this week: the BBC's Lily Jamali vis...

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Tackling lithium battery fires on planes is an episode from Tech Tent by BBC. When we fly we love to take our gadgets with us. But the lithium batteries that power them can catch fire. We find out about a new campaign urging us to pack with...

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