A dancing humanoid robot is pictured at a robot company in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Li An) SHENZHEN, June 30 (Xinhua) — With China’s humanoid robot industry booming, battery technology has emerged as a limiting factor in performance, prompting some tech companies to develop more advanced batteries tailored to robotic needs. Humanoid robots are venturing into diverse areas of our lives, from transporting parts in factories and participat...

Snag a pair of good-quality noise cancelling headphones with 60 hours of battery life for just $31.99 right now If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Noise-cancelling headphones usually command a pretty high price. A good pair of headphones from Sony like the Sony WH-1000XM5 can set you back more than $300 and even headphones like the AirPods Max can cut a massive hole in your wallet. That’...

JLab’s improved Go Air Pop+ earbuds are great for workouts too If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Some of our favorite wireless earbuds from brands like Apple, Sennheiser, and Technics offer excellent sound and high-tech features — but they cost a premium. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for the best affordable earbuds, and one of the brands that consistently offers the...

Tesla has completed an Iron LFP battery factory in Nevada. This is probably going to take 1-2 years to hit volume production and the rumor is that the initial production capacity is 10 GWh per year. This is still pretty small by Tesla standards but a VERY meaningful first investment. Tesla will massively grow their in house LFP prismatic cell production, and possibly roll-in some of their learnings from the dry 4680 production lines in Austin. The current scaling would only be to about 25% of cu...

Severfield is working on the steel package for main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine on the site which has faced construction delays as plans were revised. Earl Wiggins, VP Manufacturing Operations at Agratas said: “The construction of the steel frames is a proud moment for everyone involved in this project. It is the start of a new chapter where our vision for a world-leading facility starts to visibly take shape. “We remain committed to working closely with the Somerset community throughout...

ZDNET’s key takeaways The best kickstand on a power bank that I’ve come across — it actually does the job! Clear, easy-to-read display showing battery capacity A solid, well-made power bank, exactly what I’d expect from ESR. $54.99 at Amazon It’s hard to stand out in the power bank market. After all, they’re little cubes of power. Apple’s rollout of MagSafe magnetic wireless charging added something new, but beyond that, manufacturers have struggled to think up...

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...