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Even the biggest, heaviest laptop I own—a 17-inch workstation monster— can still easily fit in a backpack with enough room left for snacks. But over the course of portable computing history, there have been some computers that really stretch the definition of “mobile”. So I wondered what the porkiest laptops (or computers meant to travel with you) were, and this is the list of impractical PCs I found. 9 The Osborne 1 (1981)—the First “Portable” Computer Widely considered th...

Ram unveiled its competitor to the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Ford F-150 Lightning—the Ram 1500 REV—at the 2023 New York Auto Show. Originally slated to launch last year as the company’s first fully electric truck, Ram has now officially canceled the project. In a statement released earlier today, Ram announced it will “discontinue development” of the fully electric pickup. However, the “REV” name will live on, as the company is rebranding its hybrid Range-Extended...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: The Nintendo Switch 2 debuted earlier this year to a warm reception from both reviewers and gamers. However, battery life remains one of its few weaknesses, a limitation carried over from the first-generation model. A modder has now attempted to address this issue by increasing the Switch 2’s battery capacity from 5,220 mAh to 8,000 mAh. The mod comes courtesy of YouTuber Nag...

If you want to avoid the charger for as long as possible, there’s a clear choice. Credit: Apple/YouTube Table of Contents Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. Apple didn’t necessarily make it easy to pick a new iPhone this year. The $799 iPhone 17 comes with features previously exclusive to the Pros, without raising the price; the iPhone 17 Pros, once agai...

WEBWIRE – Friday, September 12, 2025 Leaders from across Minnesota convened Thursday to explore the promise of virtual power plantsan emerging energy solution that uses existing technologies like solar panels, battery storage, and smart thermostats to boost grid capacity and reliability while keeping costs down. Virtual power plants are gaining national momentum for their ability to quickly and affordably add grid capacity by leveraging existing resources, reducing reliability risks as demand...

S&P Global’s first 2025 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list ranks 63 solar, wind, inverter, and battery suppliers by technology, financial health, and sustainability to guide investors and developers. September 12, 2025 Vincent Shaw S&P Global Commodity Insights has released its inaugural 2025 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list, covering 63 renewable suppliers across solar modules, inverters, wind turbines, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The classification departs from tradition...

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INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — More than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in the United States last week were brought back home on a charter plane and reunited with their loved ones on Friday. They were among the 475 people detained during the Sept. 4 immigration raid at a battery factory under construction on the campus of Hyundai’s sprawling auto plant west of Savannah, Georgia. Their roundup and the U.S. release of video showing some Korean workers shackled with chain...