Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the at least one processor to determine a first context and to determine that a threshold number of messages of a message chain have been received within a threshold amount of time. Based on the first context and the threshold number of messages being received within the threshold amount of time, the instructions are executable to delay presenting at least one notification regarding one or more messages of the message chain.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products that can automatically search for topics related to discovered devices are disclosed herein. One method includes a processor discovering a device and automatically searching a set of data resources on a network for a set of topics related to the discovered device. Apparatus and computer program products that include hardware and/or software that can perform the methods for automatically searching for topics related to a discovered device are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus includes a processor assembly and storage accessible to the processor assembly. The storage includes instructions executable by the processor assembly to receive input from at least one sensor on a first device and to determine, based on the input, that a user is asleep. The instructions are also executable to, based on the determination, disable at least a first type of authentication usable to unlock a second device.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided that has an input device including an input sensor configured to detect synaptic signals from a user. An electronic device sensor is also provided that detects environmental signals or user signals. The electronic device also includes a memory to store executable instructions, and one or more processors. When implementing the executable instructions, the one or more processors determine an environmental characteristic based on the environmental signals or a user characteristic based on the user signals, and determine when to grant access to the electronic device based on the synaptic signals based on the environmental characteristic or the user characteristic.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to photovoltaic module for use on a roof. In some embodiments, the photovoltaic module may include a solar cell and a polymeric continuous fiber tape. In some embodiments, the polymeric continuous fiber tape comprises a polymer and glass fiber. In some embodiments, the glass fiber is present in an amount greater than about 50% by weight based on a total weight of the polymeric continuous fiber tape. In some embodiments, the polymeric continuous fiber tape comprises an elastic modulus greater than 1 GPa and an optical transmission greater than 80%.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an integrated photovoltaic (PV) roofing shingle comprising a photovoltaic (PV) module and a roofing shingle. In some embodiments, the roofing shingle is bonded to the PV module. In some embodiments, a bond strength between the roofing shingle and the PV module is from 5 N/mm to 60 N/mm tested according to ASTM D1876. In some embodiments, the integrated PV roofing shingle has a mass per unit area of 0.5 lb per square foot to 5 lbs per square foot. Methods, systems, and kits including the integrated PV roofing shingle are also disclosed.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: detecting, using a notification extension system, an incoming communication request on an information handling device; identifying, using the notification extension system, an environmental context of a user with respect to the information handling device; determining, using the notification extension system and based upon the environmental context of the user, the user is unable to answer the incoming communication request within a default communication request notification length; and extending, using the notification extension system, based upon the environmental context of the user, and responsive to determining the user is unable to answer the incoming communication request, a length of the communication request notification.

Abstract: A computer implemented method includes receiving a change to a first BIOS (basic input/output system) setting on a computer, maintaining a record of the first BIOS setting prior to the change, rebooting the computer to effect the change the first BIOS setting, detecting that an operating system did not successfully load. generating a user interface enabling a user to select to revert to the first BIOS setting, and rebooting the computer in response to selection to revert to the first BIOS setting.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus includes a battery. The battery includes at least one battery cell and a casing that houses the at least one battery cell. The apparatus also includes a fuse. The fuse includes material configured to dissolve based on chemical interaction with matter from the at least one battery cell.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus includes a battery. The battery includes at least one battery cell, a casing that houses the at least one battery cell, and material coupled to an exterior of the casing. The material is configured to change color based on interaction with matter from the at least one battery cell based on the matter being released from inside the casing.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus includes a battery. The battery includes at least one battery cell, a casing that houses the at least one battery cell, and a mechanism inside the casing. The mechanism includes a shaft that moves within the casing based on leakage of matter from the battery cell to outside the casing.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus includes a battery. The battery includes at least one battery cell, a casing that houses the at least one battery cell, and material coupled to an exterior of the casing. The material is configured to dissolve based on interaction with matter from the at least one battery cell based on the matter leaking from inside the casing.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a processor and storage with instructions executable to access file data usable to render an avatar or other graphical representation in an extended reality presentation, where the avatar is associated with an end-user. The instructions are also executable to access a digital certificate indicating data associated with the avatar to then, based on the file data and the data from the digital certificate, authenticate the file data as being associated with the end-user.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer program products for managing power sharing in electronic devices are disclosed. One apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor to determine, in real-time, whether one or more first electronic devices that are compatible with a second electronic device that is low on power are within a predetermined geographic distance of the second electronic device and, in response to determining that one or more first electronic devices that are compatible with the second electronic device are within the predetermined geographic distance of the second electronic device, transmit a request to the one or more first electronic devices inquiring whether any of the one or more first electronic devices are willing to share power with the second electronic device. Methods and computer program products that include and/or perform the operations of the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: reading, using a device application identification system of an information handling device of a user, an identifier broadcast by a device, wherein the device is enabled to communicate with other devices within a network of devices; identifying, using the device application identification system and based on the identifier, a software application corresponding to the device; and presenting, using the device application identification system, the software application to the user. Other aspects are claimed and described.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for assisting one-pedal driving. An apparatus includes a processor in a regenerative braking vehicle that has a one-pedal control and a memory coupled to the processor that stores code executable by the processor to detect a change in a driving context, monitor a regenerative battery system of the vehicle, and notify a driver of the vehicle to begin modifying pressure upon the one-pedal control based at least in part upon the change in the driving context and the regenerative battery system.

Abstract: A system and method include monitoring activity of users in a designated environment by receiving device data generated by electronic devices or monitoring network data on a network to which the electronic devices are connected. The system and method determine a pending disruption at the designated environment, and assign at least one of the users as a primary responder to handle the pending disruption based at least in part on the activity of the users. The system and method communication a primary notification to a first electronic device of the electronic devices, with which the primary responder interacts, to notify the primary responder about the pending disruption prior to the pending disruption creating a disturbance at the designated environment.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a processor and storage with instructions executable to identify a first frequency range of sound associated with an environment and to determine whether the first frequency range matches a second frequency range at least to within a threshold. The second frequency range is associated with a voice of a digital assistant. Responsive to the first frequency range matching the second frequency rage at least to within the threshold, the instructions are executable to change a setting for the digital assistant so that the voice of the digital assistant outputs audio in a third frequency range that does not match the first frequency range at least to within the threshold.

Abstract: A system for controlling light through a transparent medium is provided. The system can include at least one sensor configured to obtain context data within an environment of interest, and a controller configured to be in communication with the at least one sensor to obtain the context data. The system can also include an actuating device in communication with the controller and coupled to the transparent medium and configured to dynamically adjust the transparent medium to vary a characteristic of light passing through the transparent medium based on the context data.

Abstract: In one aspect, a first device includes a processor and storage. The storage includes instructions executable by the processor to facilitate a video conference and to segment a camera feed into first video and second video as part of facilitating the video conference. The first video shows a first person but not a second person, the second video shows the second person but not the first person, and the camera feed shows both the first and second people. The instructions are also executable to use the first video and the second video as part of the video conference. This might include transmitting the first and second video to a second device, and/or controlling the display of the second device to concurrently but separately present the first and second video.