A team of researchers in China has just pulled the curtain back on a new sodium-sulfur battery design that could fundamentally change the math on energy storage. By leaning into the very chemistry that has historically made sulfur a headache for engineers, they have managed to build a cell that is incredibly cheap to make but still packs a massive energy punch. The design, which is currently being tested in the lab, uses dirt-cheap ingredients: sulfur, sodium, aluminum, and a chlorine-based elec...

A battery that is either the same capacity, or smaller, than its two-year-old predecessor? Oh, well, that’s bad. Joe Maring / Digital Trends Samsung is reportedly eyeing a late February launch for its next set of flagship phones in the Galaxy S26 series. So far, leaks have painted a rather modest picture of the upgrade situation for these upcoming phones. Now, a recent spotting on a certification database has seemingly confirmed rather disappointing news for the mid-tier Galaxy S26 Plus. T...

This compact trackball seems very versatile. This compact trackball seems very versatile. by Antonio G. Di Benedetto Jan 10, 2026, 3:50 PM UTC Antonio G. Di Benedetto is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Keychron announced new mechanical keyboards with marathon battery life at CES, but this trackball stole the spotlight. The Nape Pro is Keychron’s first trackball, and its...

Varanasi, India, January 10, 2026 –(PR.com)– TechSOS, the leading technical expert in smartphone repair in Varanasi, announced the launch of a dedicated service wing for OPPO smartphones. Recognizing that clients who purchase OPPO devices prioritize style, camera performance, and rapid charging capabilities, TechSOS has aligned its diagnostic protocols to specifically address the unique hardware needs of the popular Reno series, F-series, and A-series devices. The OPPO Challenge: Ma...

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways HP is giving its OmniBook laptops a Snapdragon X2 chipset and OLED displays. The revamp aims to emphasize stronger overall performance and longer battery lives — up to as much as 45 hours.  HP will roll out the updates in phases, starting with the premium OmniBook Ultra 14. CES 2026 is nearing its end, yet I can’t stop thinking about HP’s announcements earlier this week. A...

Even though the iPhone Air surprised us with dependable battery life given the design limitations, endurance remains one of the main concerns users have about the phone. Another big issue for consumers is the single-camera setup. Luckily, Apple seems determined to address them in the next-generation iPhone Air, at least according to the latest news. In late December last year, a report came out suggesting that the iPhone Air will feature a second camera, likely an ultrawide unit. Now, a rumor co...