I turned off this one iPhone setting and boosted my battery life

I turned off this one iPhone setting and boosted my battery life

Published Jan 24, 2026, 5:00 PM EST Brandon has been involved in tech journalism since the year 2000 and was part of the OG team of XDA and Pocketnow. He’s currently a staff writer for MakeUseOf, covering mobile and consumer tech. Brandon likes to help people take full advantage of their technology.  He lives outside of Philadelphia, PA, with his wife and three kids. When he’s not writing, Brandon plays drums and enjoys listening to music.  He’s a graduate of the Villanova...
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This Wireless Battery-Powered TV Could Completely Change Your Home Theater

This Wireless Battery-Powered TV Could Completely Change Your Home Theater

Even though flatscreen TVs are thinner than ever these days, all those HDMI cables and power cords can become just as much of an eyesore as an older, beefier CRT set. If you’re planning on wall-mounting a TV, you’ll also need to make sure there’s an outlet for your OLED or QLED to plug into, unless you’re okay with the look of messy TV cables (most folks aren’t). And while TVs continue to become more energy-efficient, if it’s plugged into an electrical outlet...
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Why the Humble Capacitor is the Electric Car Industry’s New Crisis

Why the Humble Capacitor is the Electric Car Industry’s New Crisis

By Michael Kern – Jan 24, 2026, 12:00 PM CST The shift to 800-volt systems and Silicon Carbide inverters, while increasing efficiency, imposes extreme thermal and electrical stress on passive components like capacitors, effectively trading short-term battery range for long-term hardware durability. Failures in high-voltage systems, such as a blown $25 fuse in the sealed Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), lead to repair bills between $3,000 and $4,500 because the entire assembly must...
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Honor Magic8 Lite review – “Immense battery life, mediocre gaming performance”

Honor Magic8 Lite review – “Immense battery life, mediocre gaming performance”

A smart, simple design Incredible battery life Less impressive gaming performance I previously reviewed the Honor 400 Pro and thought it was a fantastic device, particularly how pleasant simply holding it felt. A true ergonomic triumph for my hands, specifically. Heating issues aside, it was also a solid gaming device. However, for the Honor Magic8 Lite, my expectations weren’t raised because of my previous experience. It was missing the right three letters at the end of the name, after al...
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2026 Is the Year of Balance Sheet Engineering in the Battery Storage Market

2026 Is the Year of Balance Sheet Engineering in the Battery Storage Market

By Michael Kern – Jan 23, 2026, 2:00 PM CST The energy storage market has pivoted to a focus on financial stability and manufacturing yield, leading to the collapse of several undercapitalized, next-generation battery startups. A “Great Bifurcation” has emerged between the Western strategy of betting on premium, Solid-State technologies and China’s strategy of aggressively scaling “good enough” Sodium-Ion (Na-ion) and LFP batteries for geopolitical control. Fo...
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Lowe’s is blowing out this Craftsman cordless string trimmer with battery and charger for just $29 while they last

Lowe’s is blowing out this Craftsman cordless string trimmer with battery and charger for just $29 while they last

Look out, weeds! Craftsman We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Even if your yard is currently frozen solid, spring cleanup has a way of arriving faster than your motivation. Lowe’s has the Craftsman V20 13-inch cordless string trimmer kit marked down to $29. That’s not a typo: you’re getting the trimmer plus a 2Ah battery and charger for less...
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Howard Lutnick blasts EU ‘net-zero’ policy at Davos as UK implements pay-per-mile fees on EVs

Howard Lutnick blasts EU ‘net-zero’ policy at Davos as UK implements pay-per-mile fees on EVs

The UK is implementing a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in the new budget. A ban on gas- and diesel-powered vehicles goes into effect in 2030, meaning that all residents who own cars will have to buy electric or hybrid vehicles and be subject to the per-mile tax. The move from the government is an attempt to reach “net zero” by 2035. Cars, buses and trains were “responsible for more than a quarter of emissions in 2023, making it the largest emitting sector,” t...
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This 2-in-1 ASUS Chromebook Is Nearly $100 Off Right Now

This 2-in-1 ASUS Chromebook Is Nearly $100 Off Right Now

Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Amazon/Lifehacker Table of Contents Two-in-one laptops are an adaptable tech essential for anyone who’s waffling between a laptop and a tablet—they’ve changed how people tackle workflows and consume entertainment, and are a more portable option for commuters or anyone who wants the perks of a touchscreen with their laptop....
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India commissions first merchant battery energy storage system

Juniper Green Energy has fully commissioned a 100 MWh merchant battery energy storage system in western India, marking the nation’s first operational project of its kind. January 23, 2026 Uma Gupta Image: Juniper Green Energy From ESS News Juniper Green Energy has commissioned India’s first merchant battery energy storage system, completing a 100 MWh project at Bikaner, Rajasthan, through its subsidiary Juniper Green Cosmic. Of the total capacity, 60 MWh was commissioned in December 2025, wi...
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Kuxiu K1 Pro & Ultra Review: A Clever 3-in-1 MagSafe Power Bank for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods

Kuxiu K1 Pro & Ultra Review: A Clever 3-in-1 MagSafe Power Bank for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods

Skip to content Image: Simon Jary At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 3-in-1 iPhone fast charging: 15W (Pro) or 25W (Ultra) Apple Watch fast charging High capacity battery Kickstand Cons Older AirPods Pro connection erratic Our Verdict The Kuxiu K1 folds up into a neat pack-of-card size that will fit in your pocket and twists into a versatile and high-performance multi-Apple-device charger. Owners of the iPhone 16 or later, or people Considering updating their phone, should choose the K1 Ultr...
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