I found a tiny app that can save you from low-battery work mishaps on MacBooks
I have lost count of the number of times that my laptop died in the middle of work. On a few occasions, I simply missed the low battery alert. There…
This new battery design could boost your EV’s range
A team of South Korean scientists has just reported a massive breakthrough in electric vehicle battery tech, revealing an “anode-free” lithium metal battery that nearly doubles energy density without making…
I found a free tool that solved my MacBook battery health worries
Table of Contents The battery packed inside your electronics gadgets — such as iPhones and MacBooks — is a perishable item. Over the course of repeated charge-discharge cycles, it loses…
Tesla’s String of Mass Recalls Over the Last 12 Months
Photo: Kevin McGovern (Shutterstock) Tesla and recalls are no strangers as it seems to have one every few weeks or months due to various system glitches and malfunctions. From loose…
900 miles on a charge? How Toyota’s solid-state battery tech could revolutionize EVs
Stephen Edelstein / Digital Trends The biggest question first-time buyers have when buying an EV relates to range. “How far can I go in this thing?” It makes sense. While…
How to Make Sure Your Phone Doesn’t Overheat in Summer Weather
An overheating phone is something you want to avoid: It can impact the performance of your device, degrade the battery, and even cause permanent damage to the phone (and anything…
Lithium-ion vs. NiMH: EV batteries explained and compared
The automotive industry is quickly accelerating towards electrification, with electric vehicles, or EVs, paving the way. Of course, a critical component of every EV is the battery, which powers everything…
Nuclear waste, diamonds, and how they can revolutionize smartphone batteries
Using nuclear waste for a smartphone battery might sound crazy, but it’s actually very real (and very impressive).
Watts don’t matter when fast charging your phone — time does
Do you care what wattage your phone charger churns out, and does it inform you how long it will take to charge the battery? No, and it’s a big problem.
How to check your AirPods battery level
There are several convenient ways to check the battery level of your AirPods, even if you’re not near your case. Here’s a guide that outlines a few methods.