Xiaomi just launched a new magnetic wireless battery bank that charges at 15W, but there’s nothing that says it’s Qi2 certified. The Qi2 standard is starting to change how smartphone manufacturers approach wireless charging, and the latest certification allows for 25W wireless charging. That shared certification and standard means manufacturers need to conform to a specific design and technology, which allows for certified accessories to guarantee compatibility. Xiaomi’s new magnetic batte...

A recent report online shows images of an immovable Galaxy Ring with a swollen battery, showcasing a nightmare scenario for a smart ring and causing both a missed flight and a hospital visit. Batteries can expand when overcharged or as they age; that’s just the nature of lithium-ion cells. Swollen batteries, though, can be a serious problem. Samsung has… uh… had some experience with this issue in the past. On Twitter/X, @ZONEofTECH posted a set of anxiety-inducing images. According to the...

The Honor Magic V5 builds on the success of the V3, and the line between slab-style phones and foldables is getting blurred even further with a new silicon-carbon battery, Qualcomm’s latest 3nm processor, and a profile that might make you open your wallet – if you live outside of the US. Here in the US, the Honor Magic V3 didn’t get much love, for obvious reasons, including general availability. But that phone proved that thinner foldables can be produced in a way that doesn’t mean hardw...

The OnePlus Watch 3 is reportedly going to offer a 43mm model, and with it, a battery that lasts over a day less than the slightly larger version. OnePlus noted that there would be a second Watch 3 model to pair with the expected 47mm edition. While that size comes in as larger than most of what we’re used to on the market, it was confirmed that a 43mm OnePlus Watch 3 would be available as well. In addition to the teaser image available directly through OnePlus, a large spec sheet is also avai...