Spiro Secures $7M from Nithio to Expand African E-Mobility Operations

Spiro Secures $7M from Nithio to Expand African E-Mobility Operations

African electric mobility company Spiro has secured a $7 million senior debt working capital facility from Nithio’s Facility for Adaptation, Inclusion and Resilience (FAIR), the companies said on Wednesday, marking Nithio’s first direct investment in the e-mobility sector. The financing will support the expansion of Spiro’s electric motorcycle fleet and its battery-swapping network across existing and new markets, while strengthening working capital to meet rising demand for clean transpor...
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Skoot Launches Electric Tuk-tuk in Kenya with SUN Mobility Battery Swapping

Skoot Launches Electric Tuk-tuk in Kenya with SUN Mobility Battery Swapping

Skoot Technology on Wednesday launched an electric three-wheeler in Kenya powered by SUN Mobility’s battery swapping system, targeting urban transport and delivery drivers seeking lower operating costs. The vehicle, branded the Skoot e3W, combines a Piaggio-designed three-wheeler distributed by Car & General with SUN Mobility’s battery swapping platform. The companies said the model has been tested in Nairobi over the past two years under local road and load conditions. Drivers using th...
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Court Verdict Banning VIO From Impounding Cars/Imposing Fines Only Apply In Abuja, LASG Clarifies

Court Verdict Banning VIO From Impounding Cars/Imposing Fines Only Apply In Abuja, LASG Clarifies

The Lagos State Government has clarified that the recent Federal High Court judgement in Abuja, barring officers of the Vehicle Inspection Services (VIO) from impounding vehicles and imposing fines on motorists, does not apply in Lagos. In a statement by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), the state government clarified that the judgment, though binding, is only applicable to motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The Lagos State Government a...
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You Should Check Your iPad’s Battery Health And History – Here’s How

You Should Check Your iPad’s Battery Health And History – Here’s How

Like many Apple products, iPads are designed to last at least a few years. But after running beautifully for a while, they’ll eventually come to a point where you’ll notice a significant decline in their battery life. What used to make it to the next day now barely lets you finish a movie before forcing you to move next to a wall outlet. This is annoying, but unfortunately, it’s also the expected end of lithium-ion batteries like those built into iPads. But how exactly can you...
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Evecon, Mirova launch Estonia’s largest solar-storage hybrid, ink flexibility and power purchase agreement

Evecon, Mirova launch Estonia’s largest solar-storage hybrid, ink flexibility and power purchase agreement

The hybrid project will combine Evecon’s Kirikmäe solar PV plant, commissioned in 2024, with a 250MWh BESS under construction since the start of 2026. WiSo Engineering is the EPC contractor for the BESS element, with Chinese firm Huawei supplying the batteries, power conversion equipment and medium-voltage components. The BESS unit is due for completion in late 2026 and, once operational, will deliver key grid-stability services, such as frequency containment reserve (FCR), automatic frequenc...
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Logitech G522 Lightspeed review: A gaming headset with a superb mic

Logitech G522 Lightspeed review: A gaming headset with a superb mic

Skip to content Image: Friedrich Stiemer At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very comfortable fit, even for spectacle wearers Lightweight (290 grams) Stylish white design with RGB High-quality workmanship Wireless via Lightspeed, Bluetooth and USB Good gaming sound with surround support First-class microphone Long battery life Cons Sounds rather flat for music straight out of the box Large, bulky design May fit loosely on smaller heads No 3.5 mm jack connection No simultaneous BT and wireless...
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Realme P4 Lite 4G is coming this week with a 6,300mAh battery

Realme P4 Lite 4G is coming this week with a 6,300mAh battery

Realme is set to expand its P4 lineup in India this week with the launch of the Realme P4 Lite 4G. Arriving as the successor to the P3 Lite 4G from September last year, the new model brings an updated design along with other improvements. The Realme P4 Lite 4G will debut on February 20 with a 6,300mAh battery. It will offer 15W wired and 6W reverse wired charging support. According to Realme, the phone will be powered by an octa-core chipset. It will get a 6.74-inch 90Hz LCD display with a water...
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Migrant ‘swallows vape battery’ to avoid deportation hours before flight from UK

Migrant ‘swallows vape battery’ to avoid deportation hours before flight from UK

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New Philips Hue update improves battery status accuracy – NotebookCheck.net News

New Philips Hue update improves battery status accuracy – NotebookCheck.net News

ⓘ Philips HueSome Philips Hue accessories are receiving a software update Philips Hue is rolling out an update for a range of its smart home products. This release improvea the accuracy of battery status information and fixes a motion detection issue. According to the company, software version 67.116.1/2.85.1/2.85.5 has been pushed OTA to users of most of its battery-powered accessories. An update for some Philips Hue accessories has been rolled out to users. The last update for all Philips Hu...
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iOS 27 could boost the battery life of your iPhone

iOS 27 could boost the battery life of your iPhone

Apple’s next major iPhone update may quietly deliver one of the most practical upgrades users have been asking for: better battery life. While much of the spotlight this year is expected to shine on artificial intelligence, iOS 27 is shaping up to be just as much about cleaning house as it is about adding flashy new features, as revealed by Mark Gurman in the latest edition of Bloomberg Power On Newsletter. A smarter, leaner iPhone experience When Apple rolls out its operating system updates t...
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