This One Smartwatch Feature Can Kill Your Battery Life

This One Smartwatch Feature Can Kill Your Battery Life

Whitebalance.space/Getty Images Some smartwatches only last a day before they need to be recharged. But there are many smartwatches that last for days, even weeks per charge. Some can last virtually an infinite amount of time, at least months, with constant exposure to sunlight or a strong light source via solar power. But with any smartwatch, even the ones that last longer than others with typical use, there’s one feature that drains battery life very quickly: built-in GPS. Using this fea...
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1 person dead after vehicle crashes into an Oregon health club, police say

1 person dead after vehicle crashes into an Oregon health club, police say

PORTLAND, Ore. — One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, and evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle, police said. Little information was immediately available from the Portland Police Bureau about the incident that occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at the Multnomah Athletic Club. The facility bills itself as the largest private athletic and social club in the U.S., founded in 1891 and boasting more than 21,000 members. Port...
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Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty

Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 2, 2026 11:27 am 1 min read 1:47 OPP officer killed in motorcycle crash gets procession on Highway 401 WATCH: Ontario’s policing community is mourning the death of an officer killed in the line of duty. As Sean O’Shea, Sergeant Brandon Malcolm is being remembered as an officer who loved his job and the community he served. A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon Malcolm is set for the morning of Wednesday, May 6, 2026...
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Citroen E-C3 Urban Range Makes Electric Driving Even More Affordable

Citroen E-C3 Urban Range Makes Electric Driving Even More Affordable

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New Lenovo Legion gaming phone misses out on the top-tier chip rivals use

New Lenovo Legion gaming phone misses out on the top-tier chip rivals use

ⓘ LenovoThe 2026 Legion Y70 gaming phone will feature the non-Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Pictured: a promo picture of the smartphone in white. The Legion Y70 2026 gaming phone is Lenovo’s attempt to revive its Legion-branded smartphone lineup, and it’s set for a May 19 launch in China. With a new teaser, Lenovo has confirmed that the device will miss out on the top-tier chipset that rivals such as the RedMagic 11 Pro and iQOO 15 Ultra feature. Lenovo is introducing a new Legion gami...
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Auto wrap this week: Oben Rorr EVO, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Freelander 8, Venue Knight debut

Auto wrap this week: Oben Rorr EVO, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Freelander 8, Venue Knight debut

HomeAuto NewsAuto wrap this week: Oben Rorr EVO, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Freelander 8, Venue Knight debut The final week of April saw major auto launches, including the Oben Rorr EVO, Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift with a bigger battery, and new special editions, highlighting strong EV momentum and design updates. By CNBC-TV18  May 2, 2026, 7:30:34 AM IST (Published) The final week of April has delivered a compelling mix of innovation and style in the automotive world. From electric motorcycles designed for...
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China’s carmakers surge past Japan, European peers with AI, battery tech

China’s carmakers surge past Japan, European peers with AI, battery tech

China’s carmakers are pulling ahead of their Japanese and European rivals with advanced technologies in artificial intelligence and electric vehicle charging, eyeing an eventual entry into the US market. Volkswagen chairman Oliver Blume was spotted at the booth of Chinese EV maker Xpeng on the first day of this year’s Beijing Auto Show. He was listening intently to Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng, who was talking about the just-announced GX SUV, said to be capable of the equivalent of Level 4 autonomo...
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Mutual Wellness: How Short-Term Loans can Bridge the Gap

Mutual Wellness: How Short-Term Loans can Bridge the Gap

When it comes to things going wrong, life rarely waits for payday.  Unforeseen expenses like a broken phone, a medical bill, a home repair, or a new car battery can create a short-term financial gap – often at the most inconvenient time.  When that happens, people need quick, practical financial relief.  That is where a short-term loan can help. The key is to choose a loan that fits both your need and your repayment timeline. A  good loan should solve a problem, not create a bigger one. Th...
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Ford Ranger Hit with Second Recall in 2 Weeks, Which Also Snags Bronco

Ford Ranger Hit with Second Recall in 2 Weeks, Which Also Snags Bronco

It might be time to start naming the vehicles Ford hasn’t recalled so far in 2026, because the list would be very short. Now, its popular midsize body-on-frame vehicles, the Ranger and Bronco, are part of a recall involving loose seat bolts that affects nearly 180,000 vehicles. Worse, this is the second recall issued for the Blue Oval’s midsize pickup in less than a month. Wait, Didn’t the Ranger Get Recalled a Couple of Weeks Ago? Owners of the 2024–2026 Ford Ranger are having a rough s...
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Here’s What GM CEO Mary Barra Drives: ‘It’s Just A Great Performance Vehicle’

Here’s What GM CEO Mary Barra Drives: ‘It’s Just A Great Performance Vehicle’

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said she is currently driving a GMC Hummer EV SUV.   She says it’s ‘a great performance vehicle.’ The top 3X trim costs $107,995 and can deliver up to 1,160 horsepower.   Mary Barra has been the CEO of General Motors since 2014. In that time, the automaker has built some truly fantastic performance cars—the Camaro, the SS, the C8 Corvette, the list goes on. But according to Barra, she daily drives a different kind of performance vehicle.   Bar...
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