Apple iPhone 15 could ship with significantly larger batteries
Longer battery life, better performance, or both?
European Union votes to bring back replaceable phone batteries
Sleek slabs could soon be a thing of the past
Scientists cook up a rechargeable battery that's safe to eat
A different kind of edible
Modder adds (more like glues) 30,000mAh battery to a Samsung phone
Impractical but impressive
Swappable batteries in EVs aren't feasible, but a big breakthrough could change the game
The case against swappable batteries in full-size EVs
The big picture: We've said it before and we'll say it again: by hook or by crook, automakers are on track to phase out gas-powered vehicles and replace them with all-electric models. Arguments abound over whether or not enough raw materials exist to back the transition or if the charging infrastructure can be built in time to support some states' deadlines for zero-emission vehicle sales. One possible solution to help mitigate the charging conundrum would be swappable batteries but willing it into reality would be a very tall order.
Realme's GT Neo 5 phone can fully charge in less than 10 minutes
Make low-battery anxiety a thing of the past
A new lithium-air battery design promises unprecedented energy density
A potentially transformative technology for electrifying transportation
Easily replaceable phone batteries could be coming back – in the EU
Would you like to see their return?
Solid-state battery breakthrough could greatly extend longevity
Batteries that don't degrade? Yes, please
Europe's biggest battery storage system goes online four months early
The Tesla-powered energy storage system could help the UK get through a tough winter
iFixit PSA highlights how to safety work with lithium ion batteries
Tips and tricks to stay safe when working with lithium ion batteries
LG Gram 16 Review: Can the Lightest 16" Laptop Around Punch Above its Weight?
The LG Gram 16 is an incredible light device with a good screen and impressive battery life. This latest iteration refines the successful Gram formula with nips, tucks and more power.
PSA: FBI releases safety statement regarding fake batteries
Be cautious where you buy your batteries
Tesla owner refuses to pay over $21,000 for a new battery, gets locked out of his car
"Stay the f**k away from Teslas"
WTF?! A Tesla owner has seen his TikTok video about the car's apparent shortcomings go viral. Mario Zelaya said that he had been locked out of his Tesla Model S after the battery died, which would have cost him $21,000 to replace.
Tesla's per-car production cost down to $36,000, cheaper model and robotaxi still on the roadmap
If only the prices could drop, too
In a nutshell: Tesla's per-vehicle manufacturing costs dropped to less than half in the past five years, thanks in part to more efficient factories and improved vehicle design. The company also reiterated plans for an entry-level EV and robotaxis launching in the distant future.
Apple increases iPhone 14 battery replacement cost by 43%
Replacing the battery in an iPhone 14 will cost $99
Adidas shows off solar-powered headphones with 80 hours of battery life
Near unlimited battery life with a constant light source
Panasonic plans to boost battery energy density 20% by 2030
It might help mitigate range anxiety for EVs
Panasonic will build one of the world's largest EV battery factories in Kansas
The factory will produce batteries for Tesla cars
Swiss "water battery" with 20 million kWh of capacity is finally functional
The project took 14 years to complete
LG reconsidering $1.3 billion Arizona battery plant in light of "unprecedented economic conditions"
Another potential victim of rising inflation
Recall issued for Costco's solar-powered patio umbrellas following multiple fires
Protect yourself from the sun while on fire
Apple faces new legal action in the UK around iPhone "Batterygate"
The hot potato from 2017 is still burning
Nitecore's latest battery has a built-in USB-C charging port
No need for a proprietary charger
Apple firmware update fixes iOS 15.4's battery life issue
New firmware also includes accessibility fixes and security updates