Technology It’s difficult to form a protective coating that prolongs battery life at the battery’s cathode, but there may be a low-cost chemical solution By Victoria Corless Facebook / Meta Twitter / X icon Linkedin Reddit Email Lithium-ion batteries could eventually last longer Shutterstock/Bokeh Art Photo It may be possible to extend the life of lithium-ion batteries using standard, low-cost chemistry. Lithium-ion batteries consist of a negative anode and a positive cathode with a...

In our tests, the Honor Magic8 Pro proved itself to be a nearly complete flagship device, impressing us with its premium build quality, IP69K certification, and a vibrant LTPO OLED display boasting brightness of over 6,000 cd/m². The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 delivers excellent performance, though it throttles noticeably under sustained load. Other highlights include the seven-year update guarantee, versatile AI features (including an AI button), and comprehensive security options that include a...

The Komatsu PC26E-6 The Komatsu PC26E-6 (2.5-tonne) is coming to the European market to join the smaller PC20E (2-tonne) and larger PC33E-6 (3.5-tonne) in the Japanese company’s line-up of electric mini-excavators. The PC26E-6 has a 15.8 kW engine, an operating weight of 2,655 kg and a buck capacity of 0.035 to 0.085 cubic metres (35-85 litres). Emanuele Viel, product marketing manager at Komatsu Europe, said: “As demand for electric compact machinery continues to rise, particularly in urban...

Indian online retailer Flipkart teased a new Realme P-Series smartphone yesterday, which was believed to be the P4 Power with a 10,001 mAh battery. Today, Realme confirmed that this upcoming P-Series smartphone is the P4 Power without revealing its launch date. While Realme hasn’t detailed the P4 Power’s specs sheet, it has revealed a few features of the smartphone. For starters, the Realme P4 Power will pack a big battery. How big? Well, Realme hasn’t provided a number but sai...