I changed 7 settings on my Samsung phone to instantly improve the battery life

I changed 7 settings on my Samsung phone to instantly improve the battery life

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones are some of the best Android phones available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most Samsung phones — especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 — come with over-the-top features that you might not use daily.  If your new Galaxy phone isn’t lasting an entire day on a single charge, there are ways to ma...
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Tesla offers $1,500 off Powerwall 3 adding to Government’s Home Battery Rebate

Tesla offers $1,500 off Powerwall 3 adding to Government’s Home Battery Rebate

The cost of electricity in Australia has a big topic of conversation for families. We’ve watched our bills grow as the grid embarks on one of the largest transitions we’ve ever seen. Today, Tesla Energy announced a new $1,500 battery rebate for their home storage battery, Powerwall 3. This helps households reduce the cost of the battery and further improves the return on investment calculation. The terms and conditions of the new rebate from Tesla are as follows. To be eligible, you need to...
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Nissan sets up first joint-venture import-export firm in China with Dongfeng

Nissan sets up first joint-venture import-export firm in China with Dongfeng

Japanese automaker Nissan has announced the establishment of Nissan Import & Export (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. at the China International Import Expo, marking the first joint-venture vehicle import-export company set up by a foreign automaker in China. The firm has a registered capital of RMB 1 billion ($138 million), with Nissan China Investment contributing RMB 600 million and Dongfeng Motor Group contributing RMB 400 million. Its first export models will include the locally developed Dongfeng...
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Breaking: Massive Vehicle Explosion Rocks Bronx, Injures 7 Firefighters – What Caused It?

Breaking: Massive Vehicle Explosion Rocks Bronx, Injures 7 Firefighters – What Caused It?

A massive explosion, apparently from a vehicle, rocked the Bronx borough of New York City Wednesday evening, injuring at least seven firefighters and sending several to the hospital, some with severe burns. The cause of the blast is still being investigated. The size of the blowup certainly raises questions. The explosion occurs at the seven-second mark of this video: 🚨#BREAKING: A Vehicle has caused a large explosion injuring multiple firefighters 📌#Bronx | #NewYork At this time Emergenc...
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Google’s new Pixel Watch 4 with replacable battery now available in India – NotebookCheck.net News

Google’s new Pixel Watch 4 with replacable battery now available in India – NotebookCheck.net News

The Google Pixel Watch 4 sports a 3D curved always-on AMOLED display (Image source: Google) The Google Pixel Watch 4 is now finally available for sale in India via Google India’s online store and authorized retailers. Available in multiple color combinations, the smartwatch features a 3D curved AMOLED display, a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chipset, an IP68 waterproof rating, up to 40 hours of battery life, and a built-in mic and speaker. Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 4 back in August and was rolled...
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COSEYL Hails Passage Of Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Transition, Green Mobility Bill

COSEYL Hails Passage Of Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Transition, Green Mobility Bill

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), on Wednesday, expressed support for the recent advancement of the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. COSEYL made the expression in a statement issued in Abuja by the President General of the group, Comrade Goodluck Ibem. The statement reads: “Following its passage for second reading in the Nigerian Senate, we recognize this bill as a groundbreaking initiative poised to foster econom...
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Layoffs hit Barton Malow’s $3B GM, Samsung battery plant project

Layoffs hit Barton Malow’s $3B GM, Samsung battery plant project

An article from The Southfield, Michigan-based general contractor left open the possibility for workers to return if activity onsite ramps back up. Published Nov. 5, 2025 A sign for General Motors’ Factory Zero plant is seen on Oct. 29, 2025, in Detroit, Mich. GM announced it will be laying off employees around the country at plants that make electric vehicles and batteries due to slowing EV consumer interest. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images via Getty Images This audio is auto-generated. Please...
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Stellantis Again Recalls Over 300,000 Vehicles In The US

Stellantis Again Recalls Over 300,000 Vehicles In The US

Stellantis has recalled 320,065 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential battery failure that could cause a fire, according to the NHTSA. The US vehicle safety regulator has warned owners of these vehicles to park their cars outdoors and away from buildings until further notice and not to charge the batteries until the manufacturer provides a solution, Reuters reports. The statement emphasizes that this measure is taken as a precautionary safety measure, highlight...
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Rogers charging $25/mo for Wi-Fi 7 equipment, better tech support

Rogers charging $25/mo for Wi-Fi 7 equipment, better tech support

After rolling out Wi-Fi 7 to sections of the country, Rogers is now offering it to everyone, but it’s going to cost an extra $25 per month. This is part of the telco’s new ‘Xfinity Pro‘ plan, which includes the Wi-Fi 7 hardware, a small battery backup, upgraded tech support and a professional installation. This install seems to include Wi-Fi extenders if need be, and the technician will attempt to install everything to best fit your home. This is usually a paid service at Rogers, but not...
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Dancing In the Rain with the New 2026 BMW M2 CS

Dancing In the Rain with the New 2026 BMW M2 CS

The BMW M2 is MotorTrend’s reigning Performance Vehicle of the Year, and with that program on indefinite “pause,” its reign may be also indefinite. That’s a pity, because the G87-generation car has just gotten a thorough midcycle refresh in the form of the 2026 BMW M2 CS that adds power, strips weight, lowers Nürburgring times, and is positively spoiling for a rematch. How might it fare against the Corvette ZR1, Porsche Cayman GT4, McLaren Artura, and other hot new competitors? To find...
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