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submitted 2 weeks ago by Espiritdescali@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today

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[–] Lugh@futurology.today 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

As radioactive decay can't be stopped, I'm assuming this emits power continuously. Whatever this is used for won't have any On/Off buttons.

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

You can probably turn the device off, but you won't save any battery.

[–] Ithorian@hexbear.net 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

On/off isn't a problem, the batteries continuously produce energy but a mechanical switch can still toggle the connection to the device.

[–] Lugh@futurology.today 3 points 2 weeks ago

I was wondering would they have over-heating problems, but the energy is so small it can probably be dissipated elsewhere.