Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus 15R has launched, with a compelling performance package for $699. It offers an LTPS AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, and a 7,400mAh battery. The device features a dual camera system on the rear, and its design is rather generic. OnePlus’s R-series phones are best known for their value-for-money proposition. That often comes at the expense of camera versatility...

Fast, direct-current charging can charge an EV’s battery from about 20 percent to 80 percent in 20 minutes. That’s not bad, but it’s still about six times as long as it takes to fill the tank of an ordinary petrol-powered vehicle. One of the major bottlenecks to even faster charging is cooling, specifically uneven cooling inside big EV battery packs as the pack is charged. Hydrohertz, a British startup launched by former motorsport and power-electronics engineers, says it has a solution: f...

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us? Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for $549, down from its $799 list price (31% off). Amazon If you’ve been eyeing the Apple Watch Ultra 2 but choking a bit at the usual $799 price tag, this discount is the nudge you’ve been waiting for. At $549, you’re getting Apple’s most rugged, feature-packed smartwatch with cellular, serious fitness tracking, and long battery life for a lot less than usual. What...

Planet China: Twelfth in a series about how Beijing’s trillion-dollar development plan is reshaping the globe—and the natural world. HAJDÚSZOBOSZLÓ, Hungary—The audience sat patiently through the presentations about the cluster of battery factories going up nearby. They listened to descriptions of the hazardous chemicals the plants will use, their huge water withdrawals and energy demands. When it came time for questions, people began shifting in their chairs and standing up, making the...

“The law hasn’t caught up to the science and what’s right for victims,” Ashley Walters’ lawyer says. “But I don’t believe this is the end of the road” Marilyn Manson in February Paul Bergen/Redferns/Getty Images A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday dismissed the sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed against Marilyn Manson by his former assistant, Ashley Walters, and vacated a trial that had been scheduled to begin next month. In his ruling, the judge said the evidence showed that...

Apple has simplified the battery replacement process and is selling the battery through its Self Service Repair Store, complete with an updated step-by-step guide. Here are the details. Replacing the battery now means replacing just the battery Last October, when iFixit published its teardown of the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, it made a point to highlight the fact that battery replacement was one of the most challenging repairability aspects of the device, as it involved swapping out several interna...

Kanika began writing about consumer technology in 2019 and has contributed to tech websites like Beebom and The Mac Observer. During her journey, she covered a wide range of topics, including Android, Windows, AI, and everything Apple. She has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014, and owns an Apple device from almost every lineup. With a keen eye on the latest trends, she strives to help users get the most out of their gadgets. Beyond her love for writing, she is a deep researcher and a lifelong...

The Honor Power 2 is expected to launch in early 2026, packing a massive battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset. While Honor has yet to officially reveal any details, a fresh leak has now surfaced, shedding light on the phone’s camera specifications and color options. Prolific leaker Digital Chat Station has revealed new details about the Power 2. As per the tipster, the phone will offer a 50MP primary rear camera and a 16MP front camera. The Honor Power offered an 8,000mAh battery The...