This new smart charging feature for Mac is genius
Apple's MacBook will get smarter while helping to ensure your battery health remains in tip-top shape by looking at your calendar and learning from you.
Apple offers free battery replacement for some MacBook Pros
Apple is offering a free battery replacement for some 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro computers experiencing an issue with the battery not charging past 1 percent.
This Tesla video manages to make battery production look cool
Tesla has put the humble EV battery in the spotlight, making it the star of a cool video filmed inside one of its production plants.
Australia is building one of the world’s largest batteries using Tesla tech
Australia is building one of the world's largest batteries, the Victorian Big Battery Megapack, using Tesla technology.
The best jumper cables
There are several things to keep in mind when buying jumper cables, like each cable's length and gauge. Here are the best jumper cables you can buy.
Here’s why you shouldn’t charge your MacBook Pro on the left side
If your MacBook Pro gets warm and slows down when you charge it up, it could be the result of a rather strange glitch. Here’s how to get things back to normal.
On Pixel 4 battery, Google’s various teams don’t see pixel-to-pixel
Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are excellent smartphones with slick screens that support a 90Hz refresh rate, smart software powered by machine learning, and killer cameras that use computational photography. But after three years, they still falter at battery life. Why? Is it a compromise to make a thinner phone?
Toyota is extending warranties on EV batteries because they’re lasting so long
Toyota has announced that starting with its 2020 line up of seven hybrid vehicles and one fuel cell model it is extending warranties on the hybrid battery. Previously covered for eight years and 100,000 miles the new warranty is extended to 10 years and 150,000 miles.
New research could help Tesla’s EV batteries last for a million miles
Tesla founder Elon Musk promised last year that batteries in the company’s vehicles would eventually be able to run for one million miles over the course of their lifespan -- and now researchers have some details on how they plan to make those batteries a reality.
Smartphone battery capacity could be increased using nanochain material
If you're frustrated by the fact electronic gadgets get more sophisticated but your smartphone battery still can't last a full day, then research from Purdue University could offer some relief. Chemists have developed a new method for designing lithium-ion batteries which could make them last longer.
Apple implants warning message to restrict third-party battery repairs
Third-party battery replacements for the newest iPhone models will result in a warning message in the device's settings menu. The only way to clear it is to take the iPhone to an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider, as a new feature prevents other batteries from being inserted in the device.
How re-engineering an old technology could give us EVs with 700 miles of range
The electric vehicle industry anxiously awaits the next generation of EV Battery technology. EV adoption is still limited by range and charge time anxiety. Now Portland-based XNRGI thinks they have the solution. Their new battery uses old silicon wafer technology to improve energy density for greater range and reduced charging time.
Tesla’s recent Model S fires prompt the company to update its battery software
Following three recent Model S incidents where the vehicles caught fire while parked, Tesla has started pushing out an update for Model S and Model X batteries that alters their settings to make them safer. The electric-car maker says it’s continuing to investigate the exact cause of the fires.
A battery-free pacemaker harvests and stores energy from heartbeats
Researchers in China and the United States have developed a new battery-free pacemaker which gathers its required electricity from the energy of heartbeats. While not yet ready for humans, it was recently demonstrated successfully in pigs. Here's why that's so important.
You will never need to charge a smartwatch again, if new EU project succeeds
A new EU research project has launched into finding a new way of powering wearable devices, with the intention of using an energy harvesting system to ensure we never have to charge up one of these devices ever again. Details on the project are limited at the moment, but the potential is very exciting.
The MacBook Air’s battery is easier to replace, but you can’t do it at home
The 2018 MacBook Air's battery is still secured by glue, but this time around, Apple is providing tools to make it easier for authorized service technicians to replace the battery without having to replace the laptop's entire top cover. Unfortunately, users still won't be able to replace depleted batteries at home.
7 Drones that can stay airborne for hours — and the tech that makes it possible
Today, your average consumer drone has a flight time of between 10 and 25 minutes. But not all drones fall into that category. Whether it’s thanks to new types of battery or innovative charging methods, here are seven drones which buck the system with long flight times.
Cutting-edge paper-based battery is powered by electron-harvesting bacteria
Want to know what tomorrow's batteries could look like? Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York are busy developing a new type of paper-based battery, which is powered by electron-harvesting bacteria. Here's what they hope it will be used for.
iPad battery explosion prompts Apple Store evacuation in Amsterdam
An iPad battery exploded in an Apple Store over the weekend, causing breathing issues for staff members, and requiring the fire brigade and an ambulance to attend, though no serious injuries were reported. The incident took place in Amsterdam, and is at least the third such explosion to be reported in 2018.
Lack of domestic battery production could short German automakers’ EV plans
As automakers ramp up efforts to produce more electric and hybrid vehicles in their lineups for the near future, this ultimately has increased the demand for battery production. However, analysts fear some companies could struggle with this demand, specifically German car companies.
Engineers have made a new type of lithium battery that won’t explode
While statistically rare, the lithium-ion batteries used in mobile devices have been known to burst into flames. Researchers from University of Michigan have developed a new type of lithium battery that not only won't explode, but also doubles the output of previous batteries.
Following battery backlash, Apple offers a $50 refund to some customers
Have you had any issues trying to get Apple to replace your iPhone battery in the wake of the handset-throttling debacle? The company is offering discounted replacements, but an investigation by the BBC suggests Apple is making it difficult for some customers to obtain a new battery. Now, Apple is offering refunds.
Performance dip on your iPhone? Here’s everything you need to know
Apple was first accused of throttling iPhones late last year. In early 2018 the tech giant began offering a discounted battery replacement program and announced software updates to inform you of your battery health. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's battery performance issues.
Apple offers to replace swollen batteries in certain MacBook Pros
If your MacBook Pro was one of the unlucky ones that has a battery swelling problem, then Apple has some good news. The company has promised to replace the defective components for free.
Owner survey suggests Tesla’s batteries see only limited degradation
Tesla's batteries display less than 10 percent degradation of their energy capacity after 160,000 miles. That means, by extension, that their cars could also travel farther than previously believed. That is great news for Tesla, which has received more than its fair share of bad news in recent weeks.
Does your Apple Watch 2 have a swollen battery? Apple will fix it for free
As part of its ongoing mea culpa regarding device batteries, Apple is rolling out a new service policy that should come as great news to a number of Apple Watch Series 2 owners. The iEmpire will now being to repair Apple Watches that do not power on or have a swollen battery for free. A similar policy was enacted last year.
Billionaire to build world’s biggest battery, beating Elon Musk’s effort
Elon Musk and his Tesla team switched on the world's biggest battery in South Australia last year. But there's an even bigger one on the way.
Move over, lithium! Researchers create world’s first rechargeable proton battery
A team of researchers at RMIT University have created a working prototype for the world's first rechargeable proton battery
Next-gen pacemakers will keep hearts beating with tech inspired by electric eels
Researchers in Switzerland have created a soft electric eel-inspired battery, which may one day power pacemakers and other medical implants.
48-volt systems could be the new standard in the future’s vehicles
Companies are looking to turn away from the traditional 12-volt systems to provide the juice for these cars of the future, and looking to a 48-volt standard instead.
Guess what, it’s really not a good idea to bite a smartphone battery
No, it's really not a good idea to sink your teeth into a lithium-ion battery, as this guy found out to his cost.
HP recalls battery in more than 15 notebooks to prevent possible burns, damage
HP is now recalling one of the battery packs installed in more than 15 notebooks for possible burns and damage.
Mophie’s new Powerstation can now recharge phones and laptops
Mophie has launched its latest external battery offering, the Powerstation AC, which boasts a USB-C port, AC output, and USB-A port.
Not us! Android makers say they never slow phones over battery problems
Several Android device manufacturers say they don't slow down phones with old batteries, responding to how Apple deals with the problem.
Elon Musk’s massive Australian battery just chalked up another record
The battery that Musk built is apparently the biggest in the world. Located in Australia, it has just chalked up another record.
Make your Huawei Mate 10 Pro’s battery last up to a week with our amazing tips
Maximize the Huawei Mate 10 Pro's battery life with our helpful tips and tricks that could see the phone last for up to a week per charge.
This sweat-powered, stretchable battery could revolutionize wearables
Scientists at Binghamton University have developed a stretchy, bacteria-powered bio-battery which could one day power wearable devices.
Great balls of graphene: New Samsung tech could charge phones five times faster
Samsung's graphene ball technology will help your phone batter recharge faster, without affecting its longevity.