Leaker Majin Bu has details on what is possibly the battery of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, the new ultra-thin iPhone that Apple is rumored to unveil this fall. Bu states that the battery has a capacity of 2900 mAh, which, for reference, is smaller than both the 3582 mAh of the iPhone 16 Pro and the 3561 mAh of the iPhone 16. The 17 Air’s smaller capacity isn’t surprising, considering that the phone is rumored to be noticeably thinner. And while the 17 Air’s capacity is similar to that of t...

Skip to content Image: Christopher Null/Foundry At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Petite, unobtrusive hardware Wi-Fi connectivity and interconnected features work well Very affordable Cons Doesn’t detect the presence of carbon monoxide No battery backup on the hub; any power outage means no push notifications We encountered a minor operational problem during testing Our Verdict This three-alarm smoke detection system offers seamless, long-range interconnectivity and Wi-Fi support, giving...

If you own an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch you can buy. And while the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 10 are excellent models, neither has the durability or battery life of the premium Apple Watch Ultra 2. It rarely goes on sale, but it’s at its lowest price ever right now at 19% off. Deal of the day: Apple Watch Ultra 2 I’ve been testing the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for the past few weeks. Its titanium frame and sapphire crystal glass display are more durable than other A...

Australian Gas Light Co. (AGL) has reached a final investment decision on its 500 MW/2,000 MWh Tomago battery energy storage system (BESS) in Australia. It has selected Fluence as the project’s delivery partner. August 1, 2025 Ev Foley From pv magazine Australia Energy group AGL has reached a final investment decision on the 500 MW/2,000 MWh Tomago BESS, which is located approximately 20 km northwest of Newcastle, New South Wales. It has appointed energy storage company Fluence to build the pr...

The Xiaomi Redmi 7 hit the market in March 2019 and remains one of the more talked-about phones in Nigeria’s mid-range category. You’ll find it priced from around ₦40,000, depending on whether you’re shopping in Lagos, Abuja, or browsing online deals. For a phone in that price range, it offers more than most users expect. The mix of solid performance, battery life, and camera features keeps it relevant even today, especially for those trying to avoid spending over ₦100k — check out o...

If you’re the type that needs your phone battery to last all day and still have some juice left at night, the Itel P55T might be something to consider. It offers a 6000mAh battery, a clean Android 14 Go Edition interface, and all the basic hardware you’d expect from an entry-level smartphone. Display and Build Feel of the Itel P55T The Itel P55T has a decent-sized 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. While it doesn’t offer Full HD clarity, the 90Hz refresh rate helps sc...

The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is the latest portable power station from the company, building on the success of other models. Launched last month, this second generation version trims down the weight and size while boosting key features like battery cycles and charging speed. The portable power space is becoming incredibly competitive and to stand out, the Elite 100 V2 really goes hard after portability and performance. The battery tips the scales at just 11.5kg, which somehow is 32% lighter than its...

If you’re curious about the Xiaomi Redmi 9, you’re definitely not the only one trying to figure out whether it’s worth the cash. It’s one of those Android phones that sits quietly in the midrange zone, not too flashy but not completely basic either. Display and Build Feel You’re looking at a 6.53-inch screen that’s pretty decent for a phone at this price point. It’s an IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, which means colors are good enough for YouTube or casual Ne...

Most U.S. households could reduce their electricity costs and endure power outages by installing rooftop solar panels and battery packs, according to a new Stanford University study, though people may need to buy the equipment by Dec. 31. About 60% of families could reduce their electricity costs by 15% on average by installing a solar-battery system. That’s after accounting for annualized capital and operating costs of the equipment. Some 63% of U.S households could also weather local or...

German utility RWE has secured environmental approval for its Los Durmientes project in Chile’s Antofagasta region, which combines a 243.6 MW solar plant with a 255.4 MW/1,277 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). August 1, 2025 Luis Ini Image: Gestión Ambiental Consultores From ESS News The Chilean Environmental Assessment Commission’s approval marks a key milestone for RWE’s $300 million solar and storage project, which entered permitting in January 2024. Construction is scheduled f...