Abstract: A method and a computer program product executed by a processor may include or perform various operations. The operations include periodically reading a wear level for each of a plurality of storage devices operating in a multi-tiered storage system which includes a first storage tier and a second storage tier that is a lower tier than the first storage tier. At least one storage device operates in the first storage tier and at least one storage device operates in the second storage tier. The operations further include identifying a first storage device of the plurality of storage devices that is operating in the first storage tier and has a wear level that is higher than an average wear level for the plurality of storage devices. The operations additionally include causing the first storage device to switch from operating in the first storage tier to operating in the second storage tier.

Abstract: Providing a thermal alert to a user includes receiving an event in a wearable device with a thermal element, and upon receiving the event in the wearable device, providing the thermal alert by the wearable device via the thermal element to the user, where the thermal alert includes a pattern associated with an event type.

Abstract: Systems for cooling a virtual reality (VR) headset, including a viewing module that includes a VR display; and a cooling module that includes: a Peltier element having a cold side and a hot side; a blower mounted on the cold side of the Peltier element and configured to draw air across the cold side of the Peltier element and into a first duct; and a fan mounted on the hot side of the Peltier element and configured to draw air from a second duct, where a portion of the first duct and a portion of the second duct are positioned within the viewing module, and where each of the portions includes multiple openings.

Abstract: A method and a computer program product executed by a processor may include or perform various operations. The operations include periodically reading a wear level for each of a plurality of storage devices operating in a multi-tiered storage system which includes a first storage tier and a second storage tier that is a lower tier than the first storage tier. At least one storage device operates in the first storage tier and at least one storage device operates in the second storage tier. The operations further include identifying a first storage device of the plurality of storage devices that is operating in the first storage tier and has a wear level that is higher than an average wear level for the plurality of storage devices. The operations additionally include causing the first storage device to switch from operating in the first storage tier to operating in the second storage tier.

Abstract: Systems for cooling a virtual reality (VR) headset, including a viewing module that includes a VR display; and a cooling module that includes: a Peltier element having a cold side and a hot side; a blower mounted on the cold side of the Peltier element and configured to draw air across the cold side of the Peltier element and into a first duct; and a fan mounted on the hot side of the Peltier element and configured to draw air from a second duct, where a portion of the first duct and a portion of the second duct are positioned within the viewing module, and where each of the portions includes multiple openings.

Abstract: Battery monitoring systems having conductive strips and related methods are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a battery monitoring system includes a conductive strip having a first end and a second end. The system also includes conductivity measurement circuitry operatively connected to the first end and the second end of the conductive strip. The conductivity measurement circuity is configured to indicate whether conductivity between the first end and the second end meets a predetermined threshold. Further, the system includes a strap attached to at least one of the first end and the second end, configured to attach to a battery, and configured to apply tension to the conductive strip when attached to the battery.

Abstract: Battery monitoring systems having conductive strips and related methods are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a battery monitoring system includes a conductive strip having a first end and a second end. The system also includes conductivity measurement circuitry operatively connected to the first end and the second end of the conductive strip. The conductivity measurement circuity is configured to indicate whether conductivity between the first end and the second end meets a predetermined threshold. Further, the system includes a strap attached to at least one of the first end and the second end, configured to attach to a battery, and configured to apply tension to the conductive strip when attached to the battery.