Don’t expect any big feature upgrades here. The new modules don’t add support for Bluetooth or multi-date formats, with the LED backlight being the only major change. That said, the more efficient LED light does improve the battery life slightly for all three models. For instance, the GW-6900U is now rated for up to 10 months of operation without solar charging, up from nine months on the original 2009 model. There are definitely fans who prefer the old EL panels for the retro vibe and that...

An Indiana police officer was arrested Wednesday night on a domestic battery charge. An arrest report says that Ryan Miller, 32, allegedly assaulted a pregnant family member, the Times of Northwest Indiana reported. Miller is a corporal in the Chesterton Police Department who received and Exceptional Service Award just last month for rendering first aid to a man with a severe cut on his arm in June. Miller was arrested in the town of Portage, and Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson told the T...

Kenneth Cheung/Getty Images Modern smartphones are as powerful as ever, and you’ll often see companies leaning on this fact as a way to sell you their new model. Almost every company is talking about how powerful its new phone is. But if you’ve used smartphones long enough, you know how battery life is a huge challenge. That’s why there are tons of articles on the web giving you tips on how to improve your smartphone’s battery life. If you feel that your phone’s ba...

OnePlus is unveiling the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V on January 8, and the brand has already revealed some of their specs a few days ago, along with two videos. Now OnePlus has also confirmed the handsets’ oft-rumored 9,000 mAh battery capacity, along with an interesting detail. The Turbo 6’s camera island protrudes just 1.7mm on top of its rear. It’s not quite flush, RedMagic-style, but very, very close. Obviously, the Turbo line isn’t focused on camera quality (one could argue...