I won’t drive my car unless these two affordable gadgets are in the trunk

I won’t drive my car unless these two affordable gadgets are in the trunk

Image: Unsplash / Donny Jiang A decade ago, smart drivers would always carry jumper cables and maybe a tire patch kit in their trunk. Now, in 2025, I’ve made sure that our vehicles carry two cheap but critical gadgets instead. I now carry a portable, battery-powered jump starter in each vehicle, as well as a separate portable, battery-powered air compressor that can be used to fill a leaky tire. What’s amazing is that some innovative manufacturers are now combining both products into a singl...
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Google Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a announced

Google Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a announced

The Google Pixel Watch 4 is now official, and it features a couple of upgrades, none of which are on the design side. The new Pixel Watch looks exactly the same as its predecessor, but offers a better display, higher performance and longer battery life. Google also announced the Pixel Buds 2a – a pair of budget TWS buds that sit below the currently available Pixel Buds Pro 2. Pixel Watch 4 The watch comes in two variants, like before – 41mm and 45mm, with the display size being 1.2&#...
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold ups battery capacity and brings a larger cover display

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold ups battery capacity and brings a larger cover display

At its launch event today, Google didn’t just unveil the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a, but also the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold These are the best offers from our affiliate partners. We may get a commission from qualifying sales. 256GB 16GB RAM £ 1,749.00 € 1,899.00 512GB 16GB RAM £ 1,869.00 € 2,029.00 Show all prices It comes with an 8-inch 2076×2156 LTPO OLED folding screen with 3,000-nit peak brightness, a 6...
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Spain’s CIUDEN tests 5.8 MWh sodium‑sulfur battery with solar and hydrogen

Spanish company CYMI has completed operational testing of a 5.8 MWh sodium‑sulfur (NaS) battery at the City of Energy Foundation’s (CIUDEN) Integra2H2 project, integrated with a 2.1 MW solar plant and two electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen. August 20, 2025 Pilar Sánchez Molina Image: Ciuden From ESS News Spanish company CYMI (Control y Montajes Industriales, of the COBRA IS group) has completed operational testing of the sodium-sulfur (NaS) energy storage facility which is part of...
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Insta360 X5 vs DJI Osmo 360: Which 360 Camera Wins in the Field?

Insta360 X5 vs DJI Osmo 360: Which 360 Camera Wins in the Field?

Key Takeaways DJI enters 360 with a strong first effort: The Osmo 360 brings a lighter, rounded design, 105GB of built-in storage, and a bigger battery that makes it comfortable for helmet mounting and everyday use. Insta360 X5 still leads in image quality: In real-world tests, the X5 delivers sharper detail, richer colors, and cleaner low-light performance, keeping it ahead despite DJI’s 1-inch sensor claims. Software makes the difference: Insta360’s polished app and editing tools outshine...
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‘I saw the driver waving’: SMRT bus captain who fought car fire near KKH says he couldn’t ignore call for help, Singapore News – AsiaOne

‘I saw the driver waving’: SMRT bus captain who fought car fire near KKH says he couldn’t ignore call for help, Singapore News – AsiaOne

SMRT bus captain Yau Minddin Bin Muhamad had a moment of deliberation when he saw a car on fire near KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, but concern for the vehicle occupants spurred him into action. The 48-year-old had been driving bus service 960e back to Woodlands Depot when he passed by the burning BMW along Bukit Timah Road on Sunday (Aug 17) evening. In an interview with AsiaOne on Wednesday, Yau said he stopped his vehicle at a bus stop ahead and thought for “a couple se...
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6 things holding your electric car together

6 things holding your electric car together

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Van driver in Malaysia arrested for dropping off school kids while vehicle was still moving, Malaysia News – AsiaOne

Van driver in Malaysia arrested for dropping off school kids while vehicle was still moving, Malaysia News – AsiaOne

A van driver in Selangor, Malaysia, has been arrested after a viral video showed school-going children boarding and alighting from his moving vehicle. Dashcam footage making the rounds online since Tuesday (Aug 19) shows a boy walking alongside the moving van and opening its door. With the vehicle still in motion, another student inside the vehicle alights. The boy on the road continues walking to keep up with the van and manages to board the vehicle. The student who had alighted follows beside...
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Why recycling ‘dead’ batteries could save billions and slash pollution

Why recycling ‘dead’ batteries could save billions and slash pollution

Increased demand for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy storage has resulted in lithium becoming a truly critical mineral. As the world races toward a clean energy future, the recycling of lithium batteries has become crucial. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has highlighted that tapping into used batteries as a secondary source of lithium not only helps reduce environmental impact but also secures access to this valuable resource, supporting a circular e...
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WoodMac: Energy Transition Needs $1.2T In Battery Storage Investments

WoodMac: Energy Transition Needs $1.2T In Battery Storage Investments

Alex Kimani Alex Kimani is a veteran finance writer, investor, engineer and researcher for Safehaven.com.  More Info Premium Content By Alex Kimani – Aug 19, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT According to WoodMac, the power sector currently faces a capacity gap of 1,400 GW for battery installations to achieve grid stability by 2034. Falling costs improve the bullish thesis for battery storage, with WoodMac revealing that battery energy storage prices declined by an average of 10% to 40% across global mar...
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