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Singapore-based BMX has announced that its SolidSafe magnetic power bank lineup, first showcased at CES 2026, is now available for purchase through its website and Amazon US, with prices starting at $59. What sets these power banks apart is their use of semi-solid-state batteries. Traditional lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries rely on liquid electrolytes to move energy between electrodes. Semi-solid-state batteries significantly reduce the amount of flammable liquid inside the cell, improving thermal stability and lowering the risk of overheating, swelling, or fire...

BMX says the power banks are designed to remain stable under extreme conditions and show greater resistance to physical damage and thermal stress than conventional battery packs. The company has also launched the SolidSafe Air, a 5,000mAh magnetic power bank that it claims is the world's thinnest semi-solid-state Qi2 power bank... BMX is positioning the device as a travel-friendly alternative for users who want added safety and the convenience of a magnetic battery pack without the bulk.


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The NHK Kumamoto Broadcasting Station (NHK Kumamoto) building in Japan was designed by the Japanese architectural firm Yamashita Sekkei.

The building was completed in late 2016.

Building Details

Architects: Yamashita Sekkei Inc.

Location: Hanabatacho, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City

Design Theme: The building features a "Wabi" and "Wa" (Japanese style) theme, specifically tailored to harmonize with the nearby historic Kumamoto Castle.

Key Features: It incorporates a large ground-floor glass atrium (Heart Plaza), modern "Yarai" (traditional defensive wooden fencing) elements using hybrid greenery and wood, and seismic isolation structures.

At the time of the devastating April 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes (which registered the maximum Intensity 7 on Japan's seismic scale), the new building in Hanabatacho was actually actively under construction.

Earthquakes and Building Context

Construction Phase Resilience: Despite the severe ground shaking that heavily damaged historic structures nearby—such as Kumamoto Castle—the unfinished structural framework of the new station held up remarkably well. The planned seismic isolation technology successfully protected the integrity of the site.

Delayed but Safe Completion: While the dual disasters caused regional disruptions, work on the new facility smoothly resumed. The building was completed as scheduled in late 2016, and the NHK Kumamoto Broadcasting Station officially migrated its operations there in June 2017.

Designed as a Disaster Base: The 2016 disaster underscored the need for a modern, resilient broadcasting base. Because the original 50-year-old station in Chibajomachi was aging and vulnerable, the new Yamashita Sekkei facility was deliberately prioritised to act as a highly secure, disaster-resistant communications hub during future emergency events.