Electronics Science A battery that can recharge in seconds: Researchers use supercapacitor parts to build a new type of sodium-ion battery Sodium is safer and more abundant than lithium By Shawn Knight, April 24, 2024, 12:02 PM 28 comments
Electronics Science New charging algorithm could double life of li-ion batteries The new algorithm could greatly reduce the ageing effects of continuous recharge cycles By Alfonso Maruccia, April 16, 2024, 12:49 PM 34 comments
Science Electronics Innovative sand battery can heat entire town for a week Water batteries, and now sand batteries By Shawn Knight, April 3, 2024, 2:10 PM 29 comments
Electronics Science Eco-friendly "water batteries" are cheaper and safer than lithium-ions Water batteries pose no fire risk By Shawn Knight, March 7, 2024, 1:54 PM 24 comments
Car Tech New battery tech could finally improve EV performance in extreme weather Good news for EV enthusiasts By Kishalaya Kundu, March 1, 2024, 8:59 AM 13 comments
Mobile Electronics Meet the smartphone with a week-long battery life: the 28,000mAh Energizer Hard Case P28K Thicker than a brick, too By Rob Thubron, February 26, 2024, 9:42 AM 16 comments
Apple Electronics Apple doubles iPhone 15's advertised battery lifespan ahead of EU regulations iPhone 15 batteries can now retain 80% of their capacity at 1,000 charge cycles By Shawn Knight, February 21, 2024, 12:09 PM
Electronics Science A promising new calcium-oxygen battery design can withstand up to 700 recharge cycles New electrolyte material provides a potential breakthrough for calcium-based batteries By Alfonso Maruccia, February 13, 2024, 10:03 AM 10 comments
Electronics Industry Snap recalls drones due to fire risk, offers refunds to all users The Pixy batteries are overheating, resulting in at least one minor fire By Kishalaya Kundu, February 2, 2024, 8:41 AM
Gaming Hardware An upgraded Sony PS5 DualSense controller with 12-hour battery life may be in the works A DualSense "V2" has appeared on store pages in various countries By Daniel Sims, January 11, 2024, 10:04 PM 9 comments
Car Tech First EV fueled with a sodium-ion battery introduced in China The Volkswagen-backed Yiwei E10X hits China's streets in January By Cal Jeffrey, December 28, 2023, 4:28 PM 8 comments
Mobile Electronics Samsung's next budget phone to pack massive 6,000mAh battery The rumored Galaxy M15 could also get four major OS updates By Shawn Knight, December 28, 2023, 1:26 PM 15 comments
Industry Car Tech This startup uses wood chips to make graphite for EV batteries Logging waste may be key in reducing reliance on China for battery materials By Adrian Potoroaca, December 12, 2023, 11:58 AM
Software Microsoft Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 energy saver mode for laptops and desktops The new feature is available on all Windows devices By Kishalaya Kundu, November 30, 2023, 7:43 AM
Electronics Industry Sodium-ion battery breakthroughs may be key to our electric future Sodium batteries will be well worth their salt in the not-too-distant future By Adrian Potoroaca, November 17, 2023, 3:33 PM 29 comments
Industry Car Tech China announces export restrictions on graphite, an essential material in EV battery production After the US tightened chip-export rules By Rob Thubron, October 23, 2023, 5:19 AM
Industry The US is investing $400 million in zinc-bromine battery manufacturing Zinc-bromine battery plants could change the renewable energy market By Alfonso Maruccia, September 11, 2023, 12:36 PM 17 comments
Car Tech Electronics Upcoming EV battery promises 250 miles of range in 10 minutes Mass production is set for later this year By Shawn Knight, August 18, 2023, 10:04 AM 29 comments
Electronics Comcast Storm-Ready WiFi adds battery backup in case of a power outage Cellular backup for when your power goes out By Shawn Knight, August 15, 2023, 9:54 AM
Mobile Apple Does the iPhone 14 have battery health issues, or are you just a power user? Other variables, like fast charging, could be at play By Shawn Knight, August 14, 2023, 1:43 PM 15 comments
Car Tech These 2024 GM EVs can power your home during a blackout using bidirectional charging All Ultium-based vehicles will have Vehicle-to-Home technology by 2026 By Cal Jeffrey, August 10, 2023, 5:21 PM 34 comments
Science Electronics MIT spin-off inches closer to commercializing liquid metal battery technology A trial run is set for 2024 By Shawn Knight, August 9, 2023, 2:43 PM 11 comments
Apple Electronics Apple may incorporate stacked battery tech in iPhone 15 Improved energy density and longevity By Shawn Knight, July 18, 2023, 1:20 PM
Science Electric car Snuggie promises to extend battery lifespan A thermal cloak for your electric car By Shawn Knight, July 12, 2023, 11:48 AM 9 comments
Science Sugar-fueled flow battery could transform renewable energy storage "We cannot always dig the Earth for new materials" By Rob Thubron, July 12, 2023, 5:19 AM 9 comments