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Lithium ion batteries haven’t become more dangerous in recent years. But with more and more devices being powered by the batteries — and with portable technology becoming increasing prevalent — more opportunities for problems have developed. That, at least in part, is a reason that the potential hazards are more on the public’s radar, said Kent Faith, CEO of SpectrumFX.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7’s exploding battery has pilots and aviation industry experts concerned about lithium-ion batteries catching fire on aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration banned Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from being on airplanes because of the potential of explosive batteries. Because those fires burn so hot, there’s new technology, built in Tulsa, available that the maker says is ideal for putting out the phone fires.

You can call it spontaneous combustion. Or self-igniting fires. Or the explosive nature of lithium ion batteries. For the world’s aviation industry, the ubiquitous lithium battery presents a clear and present danger every day on every commercial flight. Virtually every passenger carries at least one device onto an aircraft, whether it is a smartphone, tablet, movie player or even light-up sneakers worn by children.

Whiteboard, which is also available on Android and other iOS devices, is an organizational app that, among other features, breaks up to-do lists by what can be accomplished each day and allows groups to collaborate on tasks.

Gov. Mary Fallin will lead a delegation to the Paris Air Show, where more than 55 companies with an Oklahoma presence will exhibit, including SpectrumFX .

Tulsa-based SpectrumFX, which produces a fire extinguisher called Firebane, claimed top prize as the best elevator pitch at the Buffalo Lounge.