iOS 26 is now available for iPhone users to install, and a new webpage from Apple seeks to explain why software updates are important, but also their potential impact on battery life and performance. iOS 26 might impact your iPhone’s battery and performance, but for most users it will be temporary Apple has just published a new support document that explains the ins and outs of software updates, including why they’re important. It explains, for example, the difference between “major releas...

Find Hub trackers are pretty widely available at this point, but many of the credit card-sized wallet trackers are a bit on the thick side. That’s where UGreen’s new Find Hub wallet tracker steps in, with an ultra-thin design and 5-year battery life. UGreen is a brand best known for its power banks and charging accessories, but it has a lot of other products available too. One of those is a credit card-sized wallet tracker. UGreen first launched this product for iPhone users earlier this yea...

The Citicore Solar Batangas 1 Power Plants stand as the Philippines’ first integrated agrovoltaic and battery storage facility. September 15, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: June Ronel Biboso, Unsplash From ESS News President of the Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the ceremonial commissioning of the Citicore Solar Batangas 1 Power Plants, the country’s first hybrid agrovoltaics and battery storage system. In his speech during the event in Tuy, Batangas, President Marcos underscor...

Whether you you intend to pick up the new iPhone Air or just need some extra juice for your existing iPhone, a MagSafe power bank is an essential accessory. Luckily, Anker both makes some of our favorites and has great sales going on right now on just this kind of gear. One of the most affordable is the Anker 622 Magnetic Battery, which is 42 percent off and down to $28 right now. This steep discount is also available at Anker’s online store with a coupon code that the company provides. Th...

I have a modest set of solar panels on an entirely ordinary house in suburban London. On average they generate about 3,800kWh per year. We also use about 3,800kWh of electricity each year. Obviously, we can’t use all the power produced over summer and we need to buy power in winter. So here’s my question: How big a battery would we need in order to be completely self-sufficient? Background Let’s take a look at a typical summer’s day. The graph is a little complex, so I...

Scientists have used a neat chemistry trick to tackle a major challenge facing future batteries. Their breakthrough paves the way for next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries capable of powering 500-mile (800 kilometers) journeys on a single, 12-minute charge. Lithium-metal batteries differ from standard lithium-ion batteries in that the graphite anode is replaced with lithium metal. These designs offer much higher energy density, the researchers said in a statement. For EV drivers, this...

On the face of it, these specifications imply that Xiaomi is re-using the display from last year’s Redmi Pad Pro, an IPS panel that also delivers 600 nits peak brightness. The Redmi Pad 2 Pro features a 25% larger battery though, which now totals 12,000 mAh. Unfortunately, wired charging wattages have dropped from 33 W to 27 W between the Redmi Pad Pro and Redmi Pad 2 Pro. The Redmi Smart Pen returns, as does a detachable keyboard that lacks a built-in trackpad. Similarly, the Redmi Pad...

Lac Knife graphite shows 26% higher cathode density in battery test, opening premium market opportunities beyond anodes, and zero-waste potential. Ottawa, Ontario–(ACN Newswire – September 15, 2025) – Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company“), a leading Canadian graphite developer advancing high-grade projects in Quebec, is pleased to announce highly encouraging early results from independent battery cell testi...

You may remember that back in 2023 at the New York Auto Show, Ram announced its intentions to take on the Ford F-150 Lightning and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Tesla Cybertruck, with its own battery-powered pick-up. That was to be the Ram 1500 REV, but things have changed quite dramatically since then. Parent company Stellantis has had a change of CEO with big EV advocate Carlos Tavares leaving the company at the back end of 2024. Meanwhile, globally, EV demand in all sectors has stagnated, and...