World Premiere of the New Hilux in Asia Diverse powertrains, including BEVs and FCEVs, to be deployed globally under the multi-pathway approach Toyota City, Japan, Nov 10, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will globally deploy diverse powertrains, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), based on its multi-pathway approach to achieve a carbon-neutral society. On November 10, Toyota held the world pre...

TechRadar Verdict The S200 Max is one of the nicest-looking rugged smartphones on the market, with an industrial, slightly futuristic aesthetic. Its angular lines, rubber-edged corners and IP certifications mean it can stand up to pretty much anything we put it through. However, like so many smartphones, it just lacks a bit of processing power and, whilst it boasts high-resolution cameras, they’re not as good as lower-resolution alternatives. Pros + Long battery life + Will withstand the e...

For about the price of a mid-range custom PC build, you could instead opt for a top-of-the-line gaming handheld called the OneXFly Apex. OneXPlayer launched its latest Indiegogo campaign for its upcoming handheld that starts at $1,399 and goes up to $2,299 for a fully kitted-out version. While most portable gamers are better off with the Steam Deck, the OneXFly Apex separates itself from the crowd with high-end specs, an external 85Wh battery, and the option for liquid cooling. OneXPlayer hasn&#...

Yalcinsonat1/Getty Images If you own a smartphone, be it an Apple iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy, you’ve likely heard of the “20-80 charging rule,” which maintains that keeping your phone charged between 20% and 80% is the best way to keep your phone’s battery healthy and extend the life of your phone. In today’s world of information overload, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, and there are plenty of myths about smartphones floating around out there (no, you...

This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. You’ve seen the headlines: This battery breakthrough is going to change the electric vehicle forever. And then … silence. You head to the local showroom, and the cars all kind of look and feel the same. WIRED got annoyed about this phenomenon. So we talked to battery technology experts about what’s really going on in electric vehicle batteries. Which technologies are here?...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’ve worked hard over the past few years to move away from disposable alkaline batteries and replace them with rechargeable equivalents. After all, there are some great brands of rechargeable AAA, AA, C, and D cell batteries available that will last you for years.  And I’ve found that the best way to take care of these batteries is to charge them using a decent charger. Too many chargers pile in the amps, which in turn bakes th...

The Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14 (Image source: Andreas Osthoff/Notebookcheck) Apple’s 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro in Space Black just dropped to $1,299 on Amazon, a $300 discount on the base model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. This limited-time deal delivers serious performance, a stunning 120Hz mini-LED display, and all-day battery life in a sleek pro-grade package. Looking for an Apple MacBook with high processing power and exceptional battery life? Amazon.com is currently offering the base M4 MacBook...

Pebble 2 Duo ZDNET’s key takeaways The Pebble 2 Duo is available now for $149, in both black and white colors. The watch is extremely light and affordable, lasts for weeks, and features a vibrant and active development community. You’ll miss out on some common health-tracking tools, and the buttons are not the most tactile. View now at Store.repebble Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’ve got a bit of a history with the Pebble brand. In 2013, I backed its...

The new battery punctured with a nail (Image source: Sun, Y., Zuo, C., Wang, H. et al 2025; AI-edited) Researchers in China have developed a new lithium-ion battery design that virtually eliminates heat from thermal runaway, drastically reducing the fire risk from damaged batteries. Traditional lithium-ion batteries, which power a wide range of electronic devices from cars to smartwatches, pose a significant fire risk. When damaged, overcharged, or defective, they can undergo thermal runaway —...

Results The results are quite clear. Fast charging does not lead to significantly reduced battery capacity after 500 charging cycles on either iPhones or Android phones. Always using your smartphone in the “ideal” range between 30 and 80% capacity can result in a slight increase in capacity after numerous charging cycles. In the test, this amounted to 4% more capacity for iPhones and 2.5% more for the Android phones tested. Nevertheless, the tester’s conclusion was: it makes vi...