article_snippet: Battery life is consistently listed as a major flaw of smartphones, smartwatches and other wearables.
article_snippet: But this problem could soon be solved thanks to technology that promises to extend battery life for 'decades.'
article_snippet: Technica's Sean Gallagher said that the microcontroller itself can run for years on a single charge, but the battery life of the devices the microcontroller itself is added to will depend on how much they are used.
highlights_snippet: San Jose-based firm said San Jose-based firm will extend battery life in gadget to 'decades'
  Reducing the number of times batteries need to be changed in wearables, fire alarms, smart homes and more .