A few weeks ago, I headed up North to an area around Timmins, Ontario to spend a few days in the woods with my Dad and some other friends and family. Usually, we run power to our small camp and a single trailer from a gas generator, so I was interested to see how much the F3000 could replace that. While it worked great, it was beaten out by two elements. First off, I couldn’t recharge it without using the generator, and secondly, it was pouring rain, and this isn’t rated to get that wet. Tha...

Image: Matthew Smith / IDG There’s nothing more frustrating than hearing the familiar ding of a dying battery. This scenario always seems to happen when there’s zero outlets in sight. Bummer, man.  Nowadays, laptops are lasting longer than ever thanks to the energy-efficient chips from Intel and Qualcomm. Many laptops we’ve tested here at PCWorld are pushing well past the 20 hour mark, a far cry from the days when eight to 10 hours was the norm.  So, if marathon battery life is a top pri...

Smartphone prices in Nigeria have risen sharply over the past year, driven by inflation, foreign exchange volatility, and rising import costs. Even midrange devices outside the Samsung and iPhone ecosystems sell for as much as ₦600,000 ($378), putting them out of reach for many consumers. For buyers unwilling to compromise on performance, brands such as Infinix, Tecno, itel, Huawei, and Redmi have stepped in to fill the gap, offering handsets that balance price, performance, and battery life.Â...

Battery storage systems work by storing electricity during off-peak periods and supplying it when demand is high, helping to balance the grid and improve efficiency NEWS RELEASE PUC SERVICES *************************** PUC and partners are inviting residents and stakeholders to attend a community open house to learn more about proposed battery energy storage projects designed to enhance local reliability, support electrification, and improve the efficiency of Sault Ste. Marie’s electricity sys...

The Logitech MX Master 4 is a well-designed, ergonomic office mouse with innovative features that can make everyday work much easier for professional users. Its quick setup, long battery life, and high-quality construction make it a durable product. Minor issues such as the lack of a charging cable and the unfinished software are minor weaknesses, but they hardly detract from the overall picture. With a price tag of around $120, the MX Master 4 is primarily aimed at users who value comfort, prec...

Oppo has a new book-style foldable in the works, with the alleged Oppo Find N6 ready to put up a fight against the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a huge 6,000 mAh battery. The Oppo Find N5 launched early last year and immediately set the tone for 2025 foldables. It managed to pack a huge battery, two large displays, a capable camera system, and more into what was, at the time, a record-breaking form factor in terms of thickness. That record was relatively short-lived as Honor and Samsung broke it later in...

According to a new rumor from the prolific Digital Chat Station over on Weibo, OnePlus is working on a smaller-screen device with a flagship chipset. This is likely to be branded OnePlus 15T and OnePlus 15s, depending on market, and will be the successor to the 13T and 13s, which both launched earlier this year. The 15T/15s is expected to arrive in the first half of 2026 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC on board. Its screen will be 6.31″ with “1.5K” resolution, most likely...

Published:October 31, 2025 Reading Time:2 min read Li Auto proactively recalls 11,411 MEGA vehicles due to coolant corrosion risks potentially leading to battery thermal runaway, linked to On October 31, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation announced that Beijing Li Auto Co., Ltd. has proactively filed a recall plan for vehicles from the same batch as the recent Shanghai fire incident. The recall, numbered S2025M0174V, begins November 7 and affects 11,411 units of the 2...

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a compact, powerful and premium-feeling, top-of-the-line smartphone. Despite having a slightly smaller battery than the Xiaomi 17, it still has excellent staying power. The Pro model’s real highlight and unique selling point is the secondary display. However, it is currently more of a nice-to-have than a must-have for potential buyers. Its future hinges on integrating third-party apps that would turn its current limited functionality into genuine added value in everyda...