44m85]7iftg6u6(9h4c5{2cm_media_dl_1.png Vortexa Article content (Bloomberg) — The situation in the Middle East remains delicate, even as oil — and gas — continue to flow. But for US refiners, reliance on supply from the region is not as great as it once was. Grid-scale battery installations in the US are projected to reverse their rapid rise. And look what’s happening with the spread between corn and wheat as intense heat batters Europe. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subs...

Anker has announced a recall on six of its power banks “out of an abundance of caution” due to potential issues with the battery cells in these products. Here’s how to see if your battery is affected and get a gift card for something new. Power banks are generally considered safe, but it’s not particularly uncommon, unfortunately, for the lithium-ion battery cells to be defective. That’s why it’s generally a good idea to purchase from reputable names, such as Anker, but even big bran...

Police nab two Yola residents for stealing a 100Ah Mikano generator battery from church Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested two young men for allegedly stealing a Mikanogenerator battery from a church in Yola. The suspects, identified as Dad Yusuf and Gibson Husseini, both residents of Upper Luggere in the Jimeta area of Yola North Local Government, were apprehended by officers attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID). According to police reports, the suspects...

The Nothing Headphone 1 will be taking on the Sony WH-1000XM6 shown here (Image credit: Future) More Nothing Headphone 1 details emerge The headphones could offer extended battery life We may see the product launch during July We know that a new Nothing Headphone 1 audio product is on the way, because Nothing has told us so, but as yet we don’t have too much official information about these over-ear headphones – though a fresh leak may have just plugged that particular knowledge gap. Acc...

The Poco F7 launched earlier this week and it comes with a discount right out of the gate. But how does it compare against the other F7 models? The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has also gotten a price cut. The Poco F7 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and a large 6,500mAh battery. The chipset comes very close to the performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside the F7 Pro, though the phone can heat up to unpleasant levels during long gaming sessions. 90W wired-only charging is supported. The Poco...

The operatives of Adamawa State Police command attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID) have arrested two suspects, Dad Yusuf 20 years and Gibson Husseini 17 years both residents of Upper Luggere, Jimeta, Yola North local Government area, for allegedly stealing a 100Ah Mikano generator battery. The suspects were arrested on June 28, 2025, and confessed to stealing the battery from LCCN Cathedral, Jimeta, on June 23, 2025, at about 11:00 p.m. Confirming their arrest, the command’...

ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra battery and inverter unit is available now for $6,299 while the Smart Home Panel 2 is available for $1,899. The single unit has a 6kWh capacity and supports a 7,200W output and 5.6kW solar input, allowing it to run an entire home, especially when stacked with other units for increased capacity. The Delta Pro Ultra is a decidedly expensive solution for a home backup system, and though portable, its hefty weight could affect portability. View...

Image: Foundry Wireless AirPods are fun and all, but they can be easy to lose if you’re not careful, and can run out of juice right in the middle of a run. These Apple EarPods, however, are affordable, always attached to your phone, and never run out of battery. You can get a pair for $16 right now, the cheapest they’ve ever been, an impressive 16 percent discount. These old-school earbuds come with a USB-C port so you can connect them to all the most recent iPhone models, as well as pretty...

The Galaxy M36 is Samsung’s latest M-series device and it was announced in India today. It brings a new design with the updated camera island but the specs are mostly in line with last year’s Galaxy M35. Samsung Galaxy M36 Galaxy M36 gets a 6.7-inch AMOLED display (FHD+ 120Hz) with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and a waterdrop notch for its 13MP selfie camera. The back houses a 50MP main cam which is paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro cam. Samsung went with its in-house Exy...

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has approved a plan by Fox ESS to raise more than CNY 1.6 billion ($223 million) through a share sale, while Hangzhou Gold Electronics has secured clearance to seek up to CNY 850 million for its battery management system (BMS) business. June 27, 2025 Vincent Shaw Image: Getty Images, Unsplash Fox ESS has secured approval for its initial public offering (IPO) application from the SZSE. The solar and energy storage company plans to issue up to 90 million A-shares...