Flint’s Rechargeable Paper Battery Works Without Lithium
Paper is an unexpected starting point for a rechargeable battery, which is part of Flint’s appeal. The Singapore-based company uses cellulose, the plant-derived material in…
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Forget Lithium. Algae Might Be Powering Your Devices Next.
Every time I replace a battery, I think about where it ends up. A AA battery in a remote control, a watch battery in a…
This $215 Phone Has a 7,000mAh Battery and Lasts 20 Hours on Video
Budget smartphones have always played the same game of compromises. You get 5G connectivity but lose camera quality, or you get a fast screen but…
This Rugged Phone Ships With 2 Batteries You Can Hot-Swap
Dead battery anxiety is real, and for most people, the solution is either a power bank they forgot to charge or a desperate search for…
Realme P4 Power Review: Battery Anxiety is Finally Dead
Realme has built a reputation for pushing smartphone battery tech forward, from faster charging to bigger and more efficient cells. Instead of treating battery life…
This Battery Charger Shows Which AAs Are Dead on an E-Ink Display
The drawer full of half-used AA and AAA batteries, some new, some dead, some leaking, is familiar. The last-minute scramble for batteries when a remote…
realme 10,001 mAh P4 Power’s 5-Minute Charge Lasts Half a Day
Most people carry a phone and a power bank, nursing battery percentages by dimming screens and closing apps. Every café visit includes checking which table…
GBA SP With DeWALT Battery Will Outlast the Apocalypse
Handheld gamers obsess over battery life like it’s a matter of survival. We swap cells, carry backup chargers, and baby old consoles through one more…
MIT Scientists Unveil Electron Conducting Carbon Concrete That Can Store and Supply Power
Imagine a future where the walls and floors of your home do more than just support your furniture. They actually store and supply electricity as…
Someone Hollowed Out a Duracell Battery and Fit a Surprisingly Good Bluetooth Speaker Inside
I’ve seen plenty of DIY electronics projects that make you go “wtf, why” (this Bluetooth speaker in a walnut comes to mind) but this battery-to-Bluetooth-speaker…
Imagine Driving 1,860 Miles on One Charge! Huawei’s Battery Could Change Everything for Electric Cars
Get ready, electric car fans. Something truly game-changing might be on the horizon! Huawei, a Chinese tech giant you might know for phones, has a…
Realme GT 7 Review: Powerful Performance Meets All-Day Battery Life
Realme launched the GT 7 Pro last November as the first smartphone equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, showcasing top-tier performance. The non-Pro GT…
World’s first sodium-ion power bank improves sustainability and safety
Electronic devices have become essential tools in our daily lives, with most relying on battery power for portability and convenience. However, conventional lithium-ion batteries present…
Stop Killing Your Laptop Battery: This Tiny $49 Device Keeps Your Laptop Battery Healthy for Longer
Remember the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fires? The images of scorched devices and charred luggage were enough to put battery safety in the spotlight…
Modular power strip concept offers a flexible upgrade to power and lighting needs
Our reliance or even over-dependence on electronic gadgets has seen us fighting over power outlets or going through hoops just to ensure our devices are…
iPhone 16 iFixit teardown reveals a huge step forward in sustainability
Today’s smartphones may be more advanced and more powerful than ever, but they still suffer from the same ailments that their ancestors experienced more than…