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fromZDNET
2 days ago
Gadgets

After testing this Anker, I wish every wireless charger had a thermoelectric cooler

Wireless charging can degrade battery life due to heat, but Anker's new charging station features a built-in cooling system to mitigate this issue.
fromEsquire
1 month ago
Gadgets

The Best Magnetic Wireless Chargers That Don't Look Like Tech Junk

Wireless charging is convenient but generally slower than wired charging and can be affected by phone model, case thickness, and charging habits.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 days ago

After testing this Anker, I wish every wireless charger had a thermoelectric cooler

Wireless charging can degrade battery life due to heat, but Anker's new charging station features a built-in cooling system to mitigate this issue.
more#wireless-charging
Apple
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Force Your MacBook to Only Charge up to 80 Percent (and Why You Should)

Batteries degrade over time, but charging to only 80 percent instead of 100 percent significantly slows battery degradation in devices like MacBooks.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Why your EV's battery will outlive your phone's battery - and by how much

EV batteries maintain strong capacity long-term, averaging 95% health and commonly exceeding 85% after eight years, meeting typical 8-year/100,000-mile warranties.
Apple
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I ignored Apple's battery advice for 140 days - here's what happened to my iPhone

Modern iPhone batteries often remain at 100% for months despite heavy use, with roughly 1% capacity loss expected per 50 recharge cycles.
#windows-11
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

How to use Windows 11's hidden battery health tool to diagnose your PC (before it's too late)

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Microsoft has a free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose your PC - how it helped me

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your Windows 11 laptop has a secret power setting that's seriously useful - how to find it

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

How to use Windows 11's hidden battery health tool to diagnose your PC (before it's too late)

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Microsoft has a free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose your PC - how it helped me

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your Windows 11 laptop has a secret power setting that's seriously useful - how to find it

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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Try these 4 Android battery tips to keep your Google Pixel running longer than ever

Android 16 brought a new feature to many Pixel phones called "Battery health." Think of this as a one-stop dashboard that provides quick-glance access to critical information about your battery. As noted by 9to5Google, Battery Health provides a quick overview of your battery's condition on select Pixel phones running Android 16. This overview includes a visual indicator to show whether your battery is running normally, the charging type you selected (more on that below), and how much capacity your battery has left.
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fromThe Verge
3 months ago

iFixit's FixBot helps with repairs 'the way a master technician would'

iFixit launched a mobile app with its repair guides, a battery health predictor, and an AI FixBot that diagnoses and guides repairs, with paid features planned.
frominsideevs.com
4 months ago

These Plug-In Hybrid EV Batteries Hold Up Best After 100,000 Miles

Just like in a fully electric vehicle, the battery in a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) loses its capacity to hold a charge over time. A new study shows which PHEV batteries stay healthy the longestand which degrade more quickly. This matters a whole lot, because EV batteries are expensive. If a PHEV's pack is defective, it may be uneconomical to repair and could potentially even render the vehicle a write-off.
Cars
Cars
fromInsideEVs
6 months ago

Hyundai EVs Are Already Great. These New Batteries Will Make Them Better

Hyundai will roll out next-gen high-voltage batteries in 2027 that are 30% cheaper, 15% more energy-dense, and enable 15% faster charging to improve range and ownership.
Cars
fromWIRED
7 months ago

WIRED's Guide to Buying a Used Plug-In Hybrid

Consider a newer used plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for better battery range and smoother propulsion.
PHEV batteries can be costly to replace but are generally reliable if properly maintained.
Warranties on PHEVs include coverage for batteries, typically lasting eight years or 80,000 miles.
PHEVs are more problematic than gasoline or hybrid cars, necessitating careful consideration when buying.
fromTESLARATI
7 months ago

Tesla Model 3 hits quarter million miles with original battery and motor

The 2021 Model 3 Standard Plus has racked up 410,000 kilometers on its original battery and motor while retaining around 90% battery health.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
8 months ago

Do Higher Miles Even Matter For Electric Vehicles?

Many used electric vehicles, such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Polestar 2, and Tesla Model 3, are experiencing significant price drops and incentives due to a temporary used EV tax credit that lasts until September 30.
Cars
Video games
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

The Switch 2 has a handy battery preservation mode

Nintendo Switch 2 will include a feature to improve battery longevity by slowing charging after 90%.
Users can activate the new charging option through a simple setting adjustment.
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

Google's Android battery health indicator is only for the newest Pixels

Google's upcoming battery health menu for Android phones is limited to newer Pixel models, neglecting older devices that may need the feature most.
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