Fairbuds XL Gen 2  bring improved drivers, ANC and battery while retaining modular design

Fairbuds XL Gen 2 bring improved drivers, ANC and battery while retaining modular design

Over two years since launching its first over-ear headphones, Fairphone has a new version of its Fairbuds XL. The second-generation Fairbuds XL bring an updated design and new drivers, though the modular aspect remains. Fairbuds XL Gen 2 The new 40mm dynamic drivers are backwards compatible with the original Fairbuds XL, meaning users with the older model can also enjoy the updated drivers and sound tuning. Fairphone will sell the left driver assembly for €61.95 and the right one for €39.95....
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Global lithium-ion battery pack prices fall to $108/kWh, says BNEF

Battery pack prices for stationary storage fell to $70/kWh in 2025, a 45% drop from 2024, making it the cheapest lithium-ion category for the first time, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF). December 9, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: BloombergNEF From ESS News While the pace of price decreases has slowed, lithium-ion battery packs have reached a new record low in 2025. According to the latest analysis by BloombergNEF (BNEF), prices have fallen 8% since 2024 to $108/kWh, making them 93% lower than in 201...
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Lava Play Max unveiled: Dimensity 7300 SoC, 120Hz screen, and 5,000 mAh battery

Lava Play Max unveiled: Dimensity 7300 SoC, 120Hz screen, and 5,000 mAh battery

Lava launched the Lava Play Ultra in August, and today, the brand unveiled the Play Max as the latest addition to the Play Series. Lava Play Ultra 5G These are the best offers from our affiliate partners. We may get a commission from qualifying sales. 128GB 8GB RAM ₹ 14,499 Show all prices The Lava Play Max is aimed at the “modern youth who juggle studies, social media, entertainment and gaming.” It’s powered by the Dimensity 7300 SoC, runs “clean Android 15” fo...
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Best 2025 smartphones compared: iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 vs Galaxy S25 — Specs, camera & performance

Best 2025 smartphones compared: iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 vs Galaxy S25 — Specs, camera & performance

Apple’s iPhone 17, Google’s Pixel 10, and Samsung’s S25 are all pushing boundaries in performance, AI, and camera technology. But which smartphone is the best to buy in 2025? For this article, we have analysed their specs, design, displays, battery life, and AI features.  Design and display iPhone 17: Apple refines its aerospace-grade titanium frame with slimmer bezels and a Dynamic Island 2.0. The 6.9-inch ProMotion OLED with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz hits 3000 nits peak brightn...
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President hands over 40 armoured vehicles to Police

President hands over 40 armoured vehicles to Police

President Mahama (middle) with Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak and some senior police officers after the handing over of the armoured vehicles President John Dramani Mahama has handed over 40 advanced armoured vehicles to the Ghana Police Service, describing the gesture as a major step in strengthening national security and protecting citizens. The vehicles comprised 15 armoured pickups, five Cobra four, and 20 Cobra three special armoured vehicles expected to support police operations in high-r...
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3 Adults Arrested After 5 Kids, 3 Dogs Found Living in Squalid Conditions in SUV

3 Adults Arrested After 5 Kids, 3 Dogs Found Living in Squalid Conditions in SUV

Police in the Pacific Northwest arrested three people after Vancouver, Washington, police officer found five kids and three dogs living inside an SUV. “During the investigation, officers located methamphetamine on one of the suspects, and another suspect admitted there was fentanyl inside the vehicle,” police said. “The kids had very little food available and showed clear signs of neglect.” The children were ages 13, 11, 10, 8, and 5. State Child Protective Services took custody of the c...
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Malaysia’s Perodua launches first homegrown EV

Malaysia’s Perodua launches first homegrown EV

Malaysia’s largest carmaker, Perodua, rolled out its first homegrown electric vehicle, the QV-E, on December 1. The QV-E is positioned as a national milestone in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s drive to localize EV technology, expand domestic supply chains, and reduce reliance on foreign automakers. The sportback EV, in development since 2023 at a cost of MYR 800 million (USD 194 million), uses a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery manufactured by China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (C...
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FRSC To Rollout Special Number Plates For CNG-powered And Electric Vehicles

FRSC To Rollout Special Number Plates For CNG-powered And Electric Vehicles

FRSC announce plans to rollout special number plates for CNG-powered And Electric vehicles. Special plates are part of ongoing reforms in the administration of the National Drivers Licence and Number Plates. FRSC is yet to announce the design of these special number plates, but in the UK, EVs use number plates with distinctive green element.  Also in Australia, electric vehicles (EVs) use plates with blue symbols while cars running on CNG use Blue number plates in India. The Federal Road Safety...
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Russian Company Patents Dandelion Drone Protection System for Tanks

Russian Company Patents Dandelion Drone Protection System for Tanks

Aptly dubbed the “dandelion anti-drone system” on social media, Russia’s newest idea of dealing with remote-controlled drones has been getting a lot of attention online. A lot of people just can’t get over how weird it makes tanks look, while others are comparing the design to that of anti-bird metal spikes for buildings. Russia’s newest anti-drone defense system consists of dozens of branching metal florets attached to the tank so they can trigger enemy FPV drones before they reach th...
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Everything We Know About Toyota’s Sports Car Onslaught: GR GT, GT3, Lexus LFA

Everything We Know About Toyota’s Sports Car Onslaught: GR GT, GT3, Lexus LFA

This is conjecture, but for packaging, performance, and marketing reasons, game-changing solid-state batteries debuting in the Lexus flagship seems to make a lot of sense. And could be the reason the production debut of the LFA is a long way off. Watch this space to see if our guess is right. Fiendish Electromechanical Complexity Is a Future-Focused Flex Look at the GR GT powertrain cutaway from front to back and revel in its fiendish complexity. Starting with an all-aluminum engine and forged i...
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