A battery-free pacemaker harvests and stores energy from heartbeats
Researchers in China and the United States have developed a new battery-free pacemaker which gathers its required electricity from the energy of heartbeats. While not yet ready for humans, it was recently demonstrated successfully in pigs. Here's why that's so important.
You will never need to charge a smartwatch again, if new EU project succeeds
A new EU research project has launched into finding a new way of powering wearable devices, with the intention of using an energy harvesting system to ensure we never have to charge up one of these devices ever again. Details on the project are limited at the moment, but the potential is very exciting.
The MacBook Air’s battery is easier to replace, but you can’t do it at home
The 2018 MacBook Air's battery is still secured by glue, but this time around, Apple is providing tools to make it easier for authorized service technicians to replace the battery without having to replace the laptop's entire top cover. Unfortunately, users still won't be able to replace depleted batteries at home.
Cutting-edge paper-based battery is powered by electron-harvesting bacteria
Want to know what tomorrow's batteries could look like? Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York are busy developing a new type of paper-based battery, which is powered by electron-harvesting bacteria. Here's what they hope it will be used for.
iPad battery explosion prompts Apple Store evacuation in Amsterdam
An iPad battery exploded in an Apple Store over the weekend, causing breathing issues for staff members, and requiring the fire brigade and an ambulance to attend, though no serious injuries were reported. The incident took place in Amsterdam, and is at least the third such explosion to be reported in 2018.
Lack of domestic battery production could short German automakers’ EV plans
As automakers ramp up efforts to produce more electric and hybrid vehicles in their lineups for the near future, this ultimately has increased the demand for battery production. However, analysts fear some companies could struggle with this demand, specifically German car companies.
Engineers have made a new type of lithium battery that won’t explode
While statistically rare, the lithium-ion batteries used in mobile devices have been known to burst into flames. Researchers from University of Michigan have developed a new type of lithium battery that not only won't explode, but also doubles the output of previous batteries.
Following battery backlash, Apple offers a $50 refund to some customers
Have you had any issues trying to get Apple to replace your iPhone battery in the wake of the handset-throttling debacle? The company is offering discounted replacements, but an investigation by the BBC suggests Apple is making it difficult for some customers to obtain a new battery. Now, Apple is offering refunds.
Performance dip on your iPhone? Here’s everything you need to know
Apple was first accused of throttling iPhones late last year. In early 2018 the tech giant began offering a discounted battery replacement program and announced software updates to inform you of your battery health. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's battery performance issues.
Apple offers to replace swollen batteries in certain MacBook Pros
If your MacBook Pro was one of the unlucky ones that has a battery swelling problem, then Apple has some good news. The company has promised to replace the defective components for free.
Owner survey suggests Tesla’s batteries see only limited degradation
Tesla's batteries display less than 10 percent degradation of their energy capacity after 160,000 miles. That means, by extension, that their cars could also travel farther than previously believed. That is great news for Tesla, which has received more than its fair share of bad news in recent weeks.
Does your Apple Watch 2 have a swollen battery? Apple will fix it for free
As part of its ongoing mea culpa regarding device batteries, Apple is rolling out a new service policy that should come as great news to a number of Apple Watch Series 2 owners. The iEmpire will now being to repair Apple Watches that do not power on or have a swollen battery for free. A similar policy was enacted last year.
Billionaire to build world’s biggest battery, beating Elon Musk’s effort
Elon Musk and his Tesla team switched on the world's biggest battery in South Australia last year. But there's an even bigger one on the way.
Move over, lithium! Researchers create world’s first rechargeable proton battery
A team of researchers at RMIT University have created a working prototype for the world's first rechargeable proton battery
Next-gen pacemakers will keep hearts beating with tech inspired by electric eels
Researchers in Switzerland have created a soft electric eel-inspired battery, which may one day power pacemakers and other medical implants.
48-volt systems could be the new standard in the future’s vehicles
Companies are looking to turn away from the traditional 12-volt systems to provide the juice for these cars of the future, and looking to a 48-volt standard instead.
Guess what, it’s really not a good idea to bite a smartphone battery
No, it's really not a good idea to sink your teeth into a lithium-ion battery, as this guy found out to his cost.
HP recalls battery in more than 15 notebooks to prevent possible burns, damage
HP is now recalling one of the battery packs installed in more than 15 notebooks for possible burns and damage.
Mophie’s new Powerstation can now recharge phones and laptops
Mophie has launched its latest external battery offering, the Powerstation AC, which boasts a USB-C port, AC output, and USB-A port.
Not us! Android makers say they never slow phones over battery problems
Several Android device manufacturers say they don't slow down phones with old batteries, responding to how Apple deals with the problem.
Elon Musk’s massive Australian battery just chalked up another record
The battery that Musk built is apparently the biggest in the world. Located in Australia, it has just chalked up another record.
Make your Huawei Mate 10 Pro’s battery last up to a week with our amazing tips
Maximize the Huawei Mate 10 Pro's battery life with our helpful tips and tricks that could see the phone last for up to a week per charge.
This sweat-powered, stretchable battery could revolutionize wearables
Scientists at Binghamton University have developed a stretchy, bacteria-powered bio-battery which could one day power wearable devices.
Great balls of graphene: New Samsung tech could charge phones five times faster
Samsung's graphene ball technology will help your phone batter recharge faster, without affecting its longevity.
As FAA considers electronics ban, battery explosion sparks chaos at airport
Around 24 flights were canceled after a battery explosion inside of carry-on luggage created panic among passengers in Orlando.
Dyson is investing billions in building a ‘radically different’ electric car
Dyson has announced it's building an electric car. Sir James Dyson is promising a "radically different" design for launch in 2020.
Make exploding batteries a thing of the past with the Chic Pi hoverboard
Meet the Chic Pi, heralded as the 2.0 version of the hoverboard that we all deserve. It's coming soon to Kickstarter.
Tech worth drooling over — breakthrough battery powers devices with saliva
Researchers from Binghamton University have developed the next step in microbial fuel cells: a paper-like battery that’s activated by saliva.
Some 2012 and 2013 MacBook Pro users got new machines due to bad batteries
Apple can't replace the batteries on a 2012 or 2013 Retina 15-inch MacBook Pro, and so it's giving out new machines instead.
GogoToro’s Chargemander case is more for comfort than battery power
The GogoToro Chargemander smartphone case may not have the biggest battery, but it'll make you feel like a true Pokémon trainer.
The biggest battery in the world could be in a salt cave in Germany
German utility EWE unveiled its plans to build an energy storage system in an old salt mine that could become the biggest battery on Earth.Â
The world’s first battery-free phone harvests energy from radio waves
So long, chargers! Engineers at the University of Washington have created a prototype cell phone that requires no battery to make calls.
World's first battery-free pacemaker gets its power from microwaves
Researchers have created the internal components for a battery-free pacemaker, designed to be inserted directly into the heart.
Mercedes Benz batteries may soon be integrated with your solar panels
German automaker Mercedes-Benz announced a partnership with Vivint Solar to bring its customizable home energy storage system to the U.S.