By Irina Slav – Apr 30, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT Oil and gas shortages are accelerating interest in wind, solar, and especially battery storage as countries seek reliable alternatives. Researchers developed a low-cost “all-iron” flow battery with long life (6,000+ cycles), high efficiency, and no degradation—potentially a major improvement over lithium-ion. Cheaper, safer batteries could unlock large-scale renewable adoption, but concerns remain around scalability and global dependence on C...

The OnePlus 15R was unveiled in global markets yesterday with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and a 7,400mAh battery. While it is offered in two color options globally, the Indian market gets a distinct Ace Edition finished in a purple shade. In markets outside India, the phone is sold in Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze. For India, the company also offers the OnePlus 15R Ace Edition, featuring an exclusive Electric Violet finish, a fiberglass rear panel, and ‘Ace’ branding etched on the back. The On...