Forget recharging or swapping out disposable AAs every day. What if you could power energy-hungry devices for months or even years at a time from a single, reasonably-sized battery? A Washington state-based fusion energy startup is helping to make that dream a reality for DARPA, which wants higher-power radioactive batteries for space.  Avalanche Energy, which differentiates itself from the rest of the fusion sector by working on portable fusion reactors, announced on Wednesday that it had earn...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The MacBook Air might be the best Apple laptop for most users, but battery life, while impressive, is hardly the best on the market. Apple promises 18 hours of battery life, but benchmarks and real-world tests by dedicated users don’t quite reach that number. That’s not surprising, given the limited 53.8 Whr battery, but most test still go above 12 hours on a single charge,  plenty of time for most users. But if you’re...

Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Amazon Table of Contents The Beats Studio Buds + are among the best in-ear noise-cancelling earbuds on the market for both Apple and Android users. Compared to their predecessor, they have longer battery life and better ANC, plus a sleek design available in three colors. Right now, the Beats Studio Buds + earbuds are 41% off, bri...

The Audi A2 wasn’t a car people expected from a luxury German automaker when it debuted a quarter-century ago. The vehicle looked like a half-baked minivan with its massive windshield, sloping roof, and short overhangs. But the A2 was quirky as hell, and Audi believes there’s still a market for it. That’s why the automaker is bringing the A2 back, though, not like before.  While the original A2 had gasoline and diesel engines, the new one, which Audi confirmed last month will be returning...

Renalfa Power Clusters plans to combine newly acquired solar and battery assets in Romania into a hybrid project using lithium-ion and sodium-ion storage. April 8, 2026 Tristan Rayner Image: Renalfa From ESS News Renalfa Power Clusters has acquired two late-stage renewable energy projects in western Romania’s Arad County, with a plan for further investment. The first asset is the 365 MWp Horia 2 solar power plant, while the second is a nearby 400 MW/800 MWh standalone battery energy storage sy...

Specifically if you didn’t get AA batteries in the box by Fraser Gilbert 11 hours ago Did you buy an Xbox controller over the past few months and discover there were no AA batteries included with it? If that’s the case, you’re likely being treated to a free rechargeable battery as an apology from Team Xbox! Specifically, they’re saying that if you bought an Xbox Wireless Controller since December 2025 that didn’t come with batteries, “you may be eligible”...

Another day, another Oppo A6 variant. At this point, it almost feels like Oppo is playing a game, but here we are. The company has quietly launched the Oppo A6k in China, packing a 7,000mAh battery and a Dimensity 6300 chipset. The Oppo A6k sports a 6.75-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HD+ resolution, and 1,125 nits of peak brightness. The phone carries an IP69 dust and water resistance rating. The Dimensity 6300 SoC is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 2.2...

If you thought that the day would pass without another Oppo A6 series announcement, guess again. Following a detailed leak from earlier this week, Oppo has finally unveiled the international version of its A6c. It features several differences from the Chinese A6c, including a Unisoc chipset, a larger 7,000 mAh battery and a different camera island. The global A6c arrives with the CPH2895 model number and brings a 6.75-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with...