Notre Dame denies battery allegation against Marcus Freeman Notre Dame has denied that Marcus Freeman made physical contact with anyone after the football coach was accused of battery in a police report filed Jan. 3 following an incident at his son’s high school wrestling match. No charges are expected against Freeman, university sources told ESPN on Sunday. According to the South Bend Tribune, which first reported the news, the alleged incident involved Freeman and New Prairie High School...

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 12, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the introduction of its new battery electric vehicle, the MAZDA CX-6e, to the European, Australian, and other markets. Making its world debut at the Brussels Motor Show(*1) in Belgium on January 9 (local time), the MAZDA CX-6e is scheduled to launch in Europe this summer, with plans for introduction in Australia later this year. MAZDA CX-6e (European specification model) Building on the MAZDA E...

A team of researchers in China has just pulled the curtain back on a new sodium-sulfur battery design that could fundamentally change the math on energy storage. By leaning into the very chemistry that has historically made sulfur a headache for engineers, they have managed to build a cell that is incredibly cheap to make but still packs a massive energy punch. The design, which is currently being tested in the lab, uses dirt-cheap ingredients: sulfur, sodium, aluminum, and a chlorine-based elec...

A battery that is either the same capacity, or smaller, than its two-year-old predecessor? Oh, well, that’s bad. Joe Maring / Digital Trends Samsung is reportedly eyeing a late February launch for its next set of flagship phones in the Galaxy S26 series. So far, leaks have painted a rather modest picture of the upgrade situation for these upcoming phones. Now, a recent spotting on a certification database has seemingly confirmed rather disappointing news for the mid-tier Galaxy S26 Plus. T...

This compact trackball seems very versatile. This compact trackball seems very versatile. by Antonio G. Di Benedetto Jan 10, 2026, 3:50 PM UTC Antonio G. Di Benedetto is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Keychron announced new mechanical keyboards with marathon battery life at CES, but this trackball stole the spotlight. The Nape Pro is Keychron’s first trackball, and its...

Varanasi, India, January 10, 2026 –(PR.com)– TechSOS, the leading technical expert in smartphone repair in Varanasi, announced the launch of a dedicated service wing for OPPO smartphones. Recognizing that clients who purchase OPPO devices prioritize style, camera performance, and rapid charging capabilities, TechSOS has aligned its diagnostic protocols to specifically address the unique hardware needs of the popular Reno series, F-series, and A-series devices. The OPPO Challenge: Ma...

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways HP is giving its OmniBook laptops a Snapdragon X2 chipset and OLED displays. The revamp aims to emphasize stronger overall performance and longer battery lives — up to as much as 45 hours.  HP will roll out the updates in phases, starting with the premium OmniBook Ultra 14. CES 2026 is nearing its end, yet I can’t stop thinking about HP’s announcements earlier this week. A...

Even though the iPhone Air surprised us with dependable battery life given the design limitations, endurance remains one of the main concerns users have about the phone. Another big issue for consumers is the single-camera setup. Luckily, Apple seems determined to address them in the next-generation iPhone Air, at least according to the latest news. In late December last year, a report came out suggesting that the iPhone Air will feature a second camera, likely an ultrawide unit. Now, a rumor co...

On the opening day of CES 2026, we covered the splashy debut of the Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle, powered by what’s claimed to be the world’s first application of a true solid-state battery in a road-legal production electric vehicle. The high points of this solid-state, Donut Lab battery pack: 400 watt-hours-per-kilogram cell-level energy density, up to 370 miles of range from 33.3 kWh, and 200kW charging back to 80 percent in 10 minutes. The fun part is discharging it via the hub-less...

Image: Matt Smith / Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Lenovo’s new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition and X1 2-in-1 feature a ‘Space Frame’ chassis designed for enhanced repairability of components like keyboards and USB ports. While the improved design allows easier access to parts, most self-repairs void the warranty except for battery replacement, limiting practical benefits for individual users. The repairability improvements primarily target cor...