Anker recalls over a million power banks after reports of fires
Affected customers are advised to stop using the product and contact Anker for a free replacement
New GM EV battery tech promises extended range and lower production costs by 2028
GM hopes to gain the upperhand in the electric truck market with "game-changing" manganese battery cells
Apple will use AI and user data in iOS 19 to extend iPhone battery life
Apple will showcase iOS 19 at WWDC next month, biggest UI redesign since iOS 7
Used EV batteries could power vehicles, houses or even towns – if their manufacturers share vital data
EV batteries are made of hundreds of smaller cells
Google offers free repairs or payouts for Pixel 7a devices with battery issues
The program offers eligible users a free battery replacement or the option to return their phones, depending on region and warranty status. In the US, Google provides mail-in and walk-in repairs. Where repairs aren't available, in-warranty users can receive $456, while out-of-warranty users can choose a $200 payment or a $300 Google Store discount. Signs of battery swelling include device bulging, back cover separation, and rapid battery drain.
CATL's new battery tech promises 800-km range and five-minute charging
The battery tech means to outpace Tesla, BYD, and the rest of the pack
Forward-looking: CATL has announced a series of breakthroughs that could reshape the EV industry, promising batteries that are cheaper, lighter, faster to recharge, and more resilient in extreme temperatures, all while extending driving range. The company, which supplies a third of the world's EV batteries to major automakers including GM and Tesla's Shanghai plant, unveiled these just ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show.
Survey reveals most people panic when their phone battery drops to 38%
Older generations are more lax regarding battery life
Google's new battery tech will lower capacity over time, whether you like it or not
It might actually boost longevity, though
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could debut this year with breakthrough all-solid-state battery
The advanced battery tech will boost performance but also likely raise costs
Coin-sized nuclear 3V battery with 50-year lifespan enters mass production
The company plans to launch a more powerful single-watt version this year
Nuclear-powered battery could eliminate need for recharging
Betavoltaic technology could power pacemakers, satellites, and more
BYD unveils ultra-fast EV charger, adding 250 miles of range in just 5 minutes
Megawatt charging drastically reduces wait times
Airline rules on portable batteries are getting stricter – and more inconsistent
South Korean airline passengers must now carry power banks and e-cigarettes on their person
Google's mandatory Pixel 4a update linked to overheating hazard
The big picture: Google unexpectedly released a firmware update for the Pixel 4a smartphone earlier this year. Many users reported that the update made their devices unreliable or even unusable, leading them to question whether it was truly necessary. Now, an Australian organization has revealed the real reason behind the update.
Europe's largest battery site goes live in Scotland, boosting UK energy grid
Zenobē unveiled the groundbreaking site
Scientists develop battery that converts nuclear energy into electricity via light emission
High manufacturing costs pose a challenge to scaling up the technology
Ice batteries are helping buildings beat the heat and save money
Cutting costs by shifting when energy is consumed
Scientists discover way to revive batteries by injecting fresh lithium
Only industrial applications for now
Dark mode could drain more battery than light mode, BBC study says
Were we fed one big lie all along?
This 1.9-pound smartphone battery life can be measured in months
A brick in every sense of the word
Apple Watch owners could get up to $50 from battery lawsuit settlement
Submit a claim by the April 10 deadline
Google's mandatory update to improve Pixel 4a battery is going very wrong for some users
Mountain View's compensation plan isn't offering much solace
Power-Over-Skin technology paves the way for wearables without batteries
Power is directly proportional to the distance from the transmitter
Serendipitous discovery of "dark oxygen" sparks controversy and new expeditions
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence
Lithium-sulfur battery advancements promise faster charging and longer life
Research could lead to new, commercially-viable batteries