Samsung recently began teasing the launch of the Galaxy F70 series in India and has now confirmed a launch date. The first model in the lineup will be the Galaxy F70e, which will feature a 50MP primary rear camera and a 6,000mAh battery. The Galaxy F70e will debut in India on February 9 and will go on sale via the official Samsung online store and Flipkart. The phone is likely to also be available via offline retailers. It will feature a leather-like texture on the rear panel and will be availab...

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have you noticed a decline in your laptop’s battery life? Does it randomly fall below 20%, leaving you scrambling for a charger? You can run a report to check your battery’s overall health...

Apple’s AirTag is designed to run quietly in the background, helping you keep track of everyday items like keys, bags and luggage. Unlike many small trackers, an AirTag doesn’t need to be charged. Instead, it uses a standard replaceable coin cell battery that typically lasts around a year, depending on usage. When the battery runs low, your iPhone will alert you. Replacing it is a simple process that takes just a few minutes and doesn’t require any tools. This guide explains how to tell wh...

New Delhi: Customs duty exemption on goods used to produce lithium batteries would enable creation of a robust electric vehicle infrastructure in the country, automobile industry body SIAM said on Sunday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while delivering Budget speech, proposed to extend the basic customs duty exemption given to capital goods used for manufacturing lithium-ion cells for batteries, to those used for manufacturing lithium-ion cells for battery energy storage systems too. ̶...

Researchers develop a “thermal diode” that could control heat flow and extend battery life. Frankie / Unsplash Phones, electric vehicles, and other devices that run hot might soon have a powerful new tool keeping them cool. Engineers at the University of Houston have developed a novel thermal management technique that works like a “thermal diode,” allowing heat to flow in only one direction. This breakthrough, rooted in a concept called thermal rectification, has been developed by Bo Zha...

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Unplug at 100%, and keep the battery between 20% and 80%. Avoid draining to 0%; store unused tablets at 50%. Use certified chargers to prevent stress and overheating. As someone who uses a tablet daily, I’m constantly looking for ways to make its battery last longer. However, some habits you don’t think twice about could actually be hurting your battery over time. There are ways to exten...

Rolls-Royce’s new electric SUV prototype has been spotted undergoing cold-weather testing. Electric SUV will arrive as the brand’s second battery-electric vehicle, following the success of the Spectre Coupe. Spectre Coupe, the brand’s first EV, was Rolls-Royce’s best-selling car in 2025 after the Cullinan SUV. Electric Rolls-Royce SUV could rival the upcoming electric SUV models of Bentley and Range Rover. An electric Rolls-Royce SUV that could rival the upcoming battery-powered SUV mode...

Gorodenkoff/Getty Images Scientists in China may have found a way to drastically improve the performance of thermal batteries, which would dramatically improve their military applications. Thermal batteries can function effectively in extreme temperatures that traditional batteries cannot, meant to withstand heat up to 660 to 1,020 degrees Fahrenheit. By utilizing molten salt electrolytes, thermal batteries also offer a higher power output that makes them the battery of choice for military equip...

Image: Ring Home surveillance is so easy to set up nowadays, what with the proliferation of smart gadgets, more affordable prices, and the ubiquitous nature of home Wi-Fi networks. One of the simplest and most effective ways to get started is with a video doorbell, and if you don’t have one yet, you should seriously think about this deal: Ring Battery Doorbell + Indoor Cam bundle for $69.99 (was $139.99). That’s a huge savings of 50% on two tried-and-true security cams. This is a great start...

Recently this post from @Merocle caught my eye: I’m fixing my iFixit soldering station. I haven’t used it for a long time and the battery has gone overdischarge. I hope it will come back to life. Unfortunately, there are no replacements available for sale at the moment. Devices with built-in rechargeable batteries have been bugging me a lot lately. It’s convenient to have a device you can take with you and use anywhere. And with modern Li-ion cells, battery life is remarkable....