Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways HP is giving its OmniBook laptops a Snapdragon X2 chipset and OLED displays. The revamp aims to emphasize stronger overall performance and longer battery lives — up to as much as 45 hours.  HP will roll out the updates in phases, starting with the premium OmniBook Ultra 14. CES 2026 is nearing its end, yet I can’t stop thinking about HP’s announcements earlier this week. A...

Even though the iPhone Air surprised us with dependable battery life given the design limitations, endurance remains one of the main concerns users have about the phone. Another big issue for consumers is the single-camera setup. Luckily, Apple seems determined to address them in the next-generation iPhone Air, at least according to the latest news. In late December last year, a report came out suggesting that the iPhone Air will feature a second camera, likely an ultrawide unit. Now, a rumor co...

On the opening day of CES 2026, we covered the splashy debut of the Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle, powered by what’s claimed to be the world’s first application of a true solid-state battery in a road-legal production electric vehicle. The high points of this solid-state, Donut Lab battery pack: 400 watt-hours-per-kilogram cell-level energy density, up to 370 miles of range from 33.3 kWh, and 200kW charging back to 80 percent in 10 minutes. The fun part is discharging it via the hub-less...

Image: Matt Smith / Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Lenovo’s new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition and X1 2-in-1 feature a ‘Space Frame’ chassis designed for enhanced repairability of components like keyboards and USB ports. While the improved design allows easier access to parts, most self-repairs void the warranty except for battery replacement, limiting practical benefits for individual users. The repairability improvements primarily target cor...

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways HP is giving its OmniBook laptops a Snapdragon X2 chipset and OLED displays. The revamp aims to emphasize stronger overall performance and longer battery lives — up to as much as 45 hours.  HP will roll out the updates in phases, starting with the premium OmniBook Ultra 14. CES 2026 is nearing its end, yet I can’t stop thinking about HP’s announcements earlier this week. A...

With the signing of CRGA, Illinois aims to tackle rising electricity costs “driven by private grid operators” and expand cost-saving energy resources, while growing Illinois’ clean energy economy. The legislation will take effect on 1 June 2026. In terms of lowering energy costs, the legislation aims to achieve this with the establishment of a state procurement of 3GW grid-scale battery storage by 2030; the creation of virtual power plant (VPP) programmes from utilities which will allow ho...

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