The Vivo Y500i comes in phoenix gold, obsidian black, and galaxy silver colorways (Image source: Vivo) Vivo has unveiled a new entry-level smartphone, the Y500i. The newest sibling in the Y500 series features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, 512 GB of internal storage, a 50 MP primary camera, and a large 7,200 mAh battery with 44 W wired charging support. Vivo has launched its latest entry-level smartphone, the Y500i, in China, joining the Y500 and the Y500 Pro in the brand’s...

The liquidator for former vehicle-battery company Britishvolt, which collapsed owing money to a major engineering firm, have decided not to pursue a director over a personal cash guarantee he made to the firm. In its latest report, RSM said it had decided not to chase an unnamed director of Recharge Production UK – the business that had agreed to buy Britishvolt out of administration – after it failed to pay the agreed sum, despite him giving a personal guarantee. Britishvolt collapsed in Ja...

The Motorola Moto G Power (2026) launched just last week – it’s a $300 phone with an IP69 rating and a MIL-STD-810H compliant design. It has a 6.8” LCD and is powered by the Dimensity 6300 paired with expandable storage, plus a 5,200mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. If you ever need to repair the latest G Power model, you may want to consult this disassembly video by PBKreviews. The phone has two cameras on the back – a 50MP main with OIS and an 8MP ultra wide with ma...

Pacific Hydro has brought its 293 MW Desierto de Atacama solar project online with 110 MW/220 MWh of battery storage. The Atacama Desert facility is expected to supply 780 GWh of clean electricity annually to more than 310,000 homes. January 12, 2026 Luis Ini Image: Pacific Hydro From pv magazine LatAm Pacific Hydro, a subsidiary of China’s State Power Investment Corp. (SPIC), has commissioned the Desierto de Atacama solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) in northern Chile. The project...

Notre Dame denies battery allegation against Marcus Freeman Notre Dame has denied that Marcus Freeman made physical contact with anyone after the football coach was accused of battery in a police report filed Jan. 3 following an incident at his son’s high school wrestling match. No charges are expected against Freeman, university sources told ESPN on Sunday. According to the South Bend Tribune, which first reported the news, the alleged incident involved Freeman and New Prairie High School...

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 12, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the introduction of its new battery electric vehicle, the MAZDA CX-6e, to the European, Australian, and other markets. Making its world debut at the Brussels Motor Show(*1) in Belgium on January 9 (local time), the MAZDA CX-6e is scheduled to launch in Europe this summer, with plans for introduction in Australia later this year. MAZDA CX-6e (European specification model) Building on the MAZDA E...

A team of researchers in China has just pulled the curtain back on a new sodium-sulfur battery design that could fundamentally change the math on energy storage. By leaning into the very chemistry that has historically made sulfur a headache for engineers, they have managed to build a cell that is incredibly cheap to make but still packs a massive energy punch. The design, which is currently being tested in the lab, uses dirt-cheap ingredients: sulfur, sodium, aluminum, and a chlorine-based elec...

A battery that is either the same capacity, or smaller, than its two-year-old predecessor? Oh, well, that’s bad. Joe Maring / Digital Trends Samsung is reportedly eyeing a late February launch for its next set of flagship phones in the Galaxy S26 series. So far, leaks have painted a rather modest picture of the upgrade situation for these upcoming phones. Now, a recent spotting on a certification database has seemingly confirmed rather disappointing news for the mid-tier Galaxy S26 Plus. T...

This compact trackball seems very versatile. This compact trackball seems very versatile. by Antonio G. Di Benedetto Jan 10, 2026, 3:50 PM UTC Antonio G. Di Benedetto is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Keychron announced new mechanical keyboards with marathon battery life at CES, but this trackball stole the spotlight. The Nape Pro is Keychron’s first trackball, and its...

Varanasi, India, January 10, 2026 –(PR.com)– TechSOS, the leading technical expert in smartphone repair in Varanasi, announced the launch of a dedicated service wing for OPPO smartphones. Recognizing that clients who purchase OPPO devices prioritize style, camera performance, and rapid charging capabilities, TechSOS has aligned its diagnostic protocols to specifically address the unique hardware needs of the popular Reno series, F-series, and A-series devices. The OPPO Challenge: Ma...