Jason Howell/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Anker Solix unveils the E10 whole-home backup system. E10 combines battery storage, solar input, and an optional generator. The system is now available for shipping. The Anker Solix E10, a smart hybrid whole-home backup system that combines battery storage with solar input and optional generator integration, is officially launching today and shipping to users across the country. The company claim...

Surge Battery Metals Inc. said Wednesday it has raised $25 million from a non-brokered private placement financing. The company said it intends to use the proceeds for additional costs related to its preliminary feasibility study (PFS) at the Nevada North Lithium Project, costs for a definitive feasibility study, and general working capital. Under the private placement, the company raised $19.9 million (the LIFE offering) by issuing 22.2 million units priced at 90 cents each. It raised an addit...

Skip to content Image: Simon Jary At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Simple and efficient Bluetooth tracker Works with Apple’s Find My app Louder than original AirTag Increased Precision Finding range Easy to set up Inexpensive Cons Still chubby Still no keyring hole Still uses non-rechargeable battery Our Verdict At $29 Apple’s own Find My tracker remains a very affordable accessory for locating your lost items. The new version is louder and has a wider range, key improvements are welco...

Infinix has officially launched the new Infinix NOTE Edge in Malaysia, positioning it as a premium-feeling yet affordable 3D curved-screen smartphone designed for users who want style, endurance, and all-around performance in a slim form factor. Marketed as the latest addition to the Infinix lineup, the NOTE Edge focuses on visible luxury, exceptional battery life, and modern 5G capabilities. Infinix highlights its industry-leading 6500mAh battery with a self-repairing system, paired with the wo...

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) determined on 29 January that the Binningup Solar Facility would not constitute a controlled action under the EPBC Act, allowing the project to proceed without requiring a comprehensive environmental assessment. The decision enables Tonic Group to commence clearing activities across a 12.46-hectare disturbance footprint within the 88.38-hectare project site. Located approximately 130km south of Perth within the Shire of...

TCL quietly introduced two new 4G phones, the K70 and K70 Power. There also seems to be a third one, but there’s barely any info on it. Let’s have a look at the TCL K70 Power first as that one is actually up on Lazada Thailand. The phone features a Helio G100 Turbo chipset with either 4GB or 8GB of RAM. Storage is 256GB in either case and there is a hybrid slot that offers a choice between two SIM cards or a SIM+microSD. TCL K70 Power: Helio G100 Turbo chipset • 6,500mAh battery The “Pow...

With Android 16 QPR3, Google is introducing more granular Adaptive Connectivity settings on Pixel phones. On the stable QPR2 release, Settings > Network & internet > Adaptive connectivity just provides an on/off switch. Google explains how enabling “Extends battery life and improves device performance by automatically managing your network connections.” As noticed today, Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 replaces “Use adaptive connectivity” with two toggles that are both enabled by default. Th...

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CATL says its latest battery can handle ultra-fast charging without accelerating long-term degradation. Unsplash Chinese EV battery giant CATL claims it has cracked the code on ultra-fast charging without wrecking long-term battery health. If true, this breakthrough could eliminate one of the biggest pain points holding electric vehicles back. In a video released late January, the battery maker unveiled its latest 5C lithium-ion battery, which is designed to handle ultra-fast charging without ha...

Thane: The battery of an electric two-wheeler exploded while being charged inside a flat in Diva area near Thane on Monday, triggering a fire, civic officials said. While the explosion caused extensive damage to the house, nobody was injured in the incident that occurred after 4 pm in a room on the third floor of Siddhant Regency Building No 1. The fire rapidly spread through the living room, said Yasin Tadvi, chief of the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). BJP-Co...