Apple’s annual September showcase has become one of the most closely watched events in the tech calendar. This year’s edition, set for 9 September 2025, is expected to centre on the iPhone 17 range, with the Pro Max model tipped to draw the most scrutiny. The launch will follow Apple’s well-established cycle of unveiling new hardware in early September, opening pre-orders days later, and beginning deliveries within a fortnight. Analysts say the Pro Max will be positioned as the...

A winemaker on the cusp of retirement has told of the “gut-wrenching” moment his cellar door was nearly destroyed in a lithium battery fire. Rob Wignall, owner of Wignalls Wines in Albany on Western Australia’s southern coast, is about to close up shop after 45 years. He was at his house on the property when the blaze broke out on Thursday afternoon in a shed used as a warehouse for the winery. “The house rattled and there was a very, very large number of explosions comin...

There’s under two days left until Apple’s ‘Awe dropping’ event for all four iPhone 17 models, AirPods Pro 3, a trio of Apple Watch models, and more. That doesn’t stop last minute leaks, though – and we just got an incredibly interesting new leak for iPhone 17 battery capacities. iPhone 17 battery capacities This leak comes from reputable Apple leaker ShrimpApplePro, and it shares “real” battery capacities for all four iPhone 17 models: iPhone 17: 3692mAh (3.6% gain versus iPhone...

Synopsis Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 17 Air at its September 9 event, boasting an ultra-thin design reminiscent of the 2008 MacBook Air. While its sleek profile and large 6.6-inch display are grabbing attention, analysts caution about compromises. The phone may feature a smaller battery and a single rear camera. AgenciesApple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 Air in its annual release event Awe Dropping Apple’s September 9 “Awe Dropping” product event is expected to introduce an un...

A Nigerian woman, Odette Okwukwe, has recounted the lengths she went to in order to save her marriage after a married interior designer attempted to snatch her husband. The businesswoman, who shared her story in a lengthy Facebook post on Thursday, September 4, 2025, said it all began after her husband borrowed a car battery from the woman when his vehicle broke down on the expressway. According to Odette, her husband was completely oblivious of the woman’s guile and emotional manipulation. Be...

The Mercedes-Benz GLC has been a staple of the lineup since its US debut in 2015. The luxury SUV is consistently one of the automaker’s top sellers, and it’s an admirable alternative to the likes of the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. Now, the GLC enters a new era with the introduction of the GLC with EQ Technology—the first fully electric version of the brand’s ubiquitous SUV for the US market. The new GLC will go head-to-head with other compact EVs like the Audi Q6, Porsche Macan, and the recently...

A senior South Korean official said Sunday that the country will charter a plane for the return of hundreds of workers who were detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai battery factory in Georgia. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Sept. 7 (UPI) — A senior South Korean official said Sunday that the country will charter a plane for the return of hundreds of workers who were detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai battery factory in Georgia. Kang Hoon-sik, the Sou...

Everyone basically agrees: if you want people to transition from polluting gas guzzlers to electric cars, you have to make them more affordable. The luxury EVs, with their big battery packs and fine leather interiors, are all well and good, but if you really want to move the needle on EV adoption, we need more entry-level options. And so far, we’re lacking. Volkswagen hears this, and is responding with a new lineup of small and mid-sized electric vehicles aimed squarely at the low end of the m...

The EX7 has 4 x 5 LEDs. (Image source: Nitecore) Nitecore has launched another powerful yet compact flashlight, the EX7. It delivers 6,000 lumens and a 500-meter beam range, controlling the LEDs differently depending on the mode. Andreas Sebayang (translated by Jacob Fisher), Published 09/07/2025 🇩🇪 Nitecore has just announced the EX7, a fairly compact flashlight with a replaceable 21700 battery and a rather unusual light configuration. The EX7 uses four LED groups, each consisting of five...

South Korean officials might visit Washington to resolve issues that led to the arrest of 457 people during a federal immigration enforcement raid at a jointly owned Hyundai battery plant in Georgia on Thursday. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Sept. 6 (UPI) — South Korea might send a government official to Washington to resolve issues after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested at an under-construction Hyundai battery plant in Georgia. South Korean officials convened an eme...