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Watts batteries are like supersized Legos that power your house

It's 2017, and you can run your house on a battery if you want to. Not just any old battery, of course. But a Watts battery.
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New design shows body's fluids could power pacemakers without batteries

Charged particles from blood and urine the human body could someday power pacemakers, thanks to a team of engineers.
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Apple will process some Apple Watch battery repairs for up to 3 years

The latest version of the Apple Watch may soon be making its debut, but the first generation of the wearable is proving problematic.
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The Uvolt watch charges your phone with solar power — and without wires

The Uvolt is an analog watch that harnesses the power of the sun to recharge your smartphone. It's launching on Kickstarter.
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SwitchCharge gives Nintendo Switch hours of extra battery life

The SwitchCharge promises to improve the Nintendo Switch's battery substantially while also adding a beefier stand.
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A pair of headphones caught fire on a woman’s head as she slept during a flight

A woman using headphones during a flight from Beijing to Melbourne got the shock of her life when her cans suddenly caught fire.
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Golden power: this super efficient battery is powered by a urine byproduct

The secret ingredient for developing cheap, effective batteries may turn out to be urine, according to researchers from Stanford University.
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Stanford researchers use a compound in fertilizer to create inexpensive battery

Stanford engineers found urea, a compound typically found in fertilizer, proves a cheap and competent base for a renewable energy battery.
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Patent shows an external battery for the Apple Watch to improve its charge

Apple may readying a solution to combat the Apple Watch's middling battery life. A new patent shows a new portable external charger.
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Improve your phone’s reception and extend its battery life with the mJoose case

The mJoose smartphone case promises to amplify signal, extend your battery life, and reduce radiation, and is being shown at CES.

FCC filing says you can’t swap out the battery on the Nintendo Switch

Recent FCC filings show that the battery on the Nintendo Switch cannot be swapped out, limiting the handheld console's on-the-go lifespan.
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Is your Android phone’s battery always low? You’re probably using these apps

On Monday, Avast Software released a new report unveiling 2016's most battery- and storage-draining apps for Android.
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Single-use Powrtabs phone chargers are recyclable and fit in your pocket

Powrtabs single-use smartphone chargers could be just the backup you need to avoid running out of power when you’re out and about.
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Galaxy Note 7 broke basic engineering rules, says damning new report

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Nuclear battery could turn hazardous waste into lasting clean energy

Could nuclear waste be made great again by being used to generate electricity in a nuclear-powered battery? Researchers in the U.K. certainly think so.
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Following Galaxy Note 7 debacle, Samsung’s battery-making arm isn’t doing very well

Samsung SDI, Samsung's largest in-house parts supplier, is reportedly trying to re-establish its image and reliability following the Galaxy Note 7 debacle.
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Charge your phone in seconds, use it for days? A new battery may make it possible

Wish you could charge your phone in only a few seconds and have it last for days on end? This new battery technology could help make that happen.
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How to make your smartphone battery last longer

Batteries lie at the the heart of the device you likely never leave home without. Here are some ways to milk your cell phone battery for all it's worth.
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Apple may face questions after iPhone 7 Plus reportedly explodes following drop

We might have passed the worst of the exploding Galaxy Note 7 madness, but a new report from China suggests an iPhone 7 Plus battery has exploded as well.
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How to make the most of your camera’s battery

SLR Lounge put together a helpful video showing off seven tips for making the most of your camera’s battery life.
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PWR: an Interchangeable battery system for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts

Thanks to Knog and its new PWR battery system, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the convenience of an interchangeable battery system.
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Got a second-generation Boosted board? You should stop riding it right now

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The Immotor Go electric scooter wheels you around in style

The Immotor Go electric scooter may not look all that innovative from the outside, but it's a different story under the hood.
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Engineers cultivate fungus in brewery wastewater, develop biomass battery

Waste doesn’t always have to be wasted. With a little innovation and a lot of engineering, waste may help change the world for the better.
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Solar-powered liquid battery hybrid prototype could be major breakthrough

This solar cell/liquid battery hybrid could be a major breakthrough leading to more useful solar batteries.
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Just like fire: Another Samsung phone has ignited, this time on a plane in India

New reports have emerged of a Samsung Note 2 phone emitting smoke then catching fire on an IndiGo flight between Singapore and Chennai on Friday morning.
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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 battery woes resurface after August’s firmware update

In August, Microsoft released new Surface Pro 3 firmware to fix an annoying battery issue, but the update may have caused new battery woes for other owners.
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Tesla’s giant battery in SoCal will power 2,500 homes or 1,000 cars a day

Tesla was commissioned to build a giant power storage facility in southern California to power 2,500 homes for a day, or charge 1,000 cars.
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This new battery technology makes lithium ion look old school

Batteries inside many consumer devices could soon be getting double the longevity -- or half the physical space.
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Huawei may finally be catching up with the fast-charging competition

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Charge your laptop, phone, and tablet on the go with the HP Powerup Backpack

Do you hate leaving the house with a dead laptop battery? HP's new Powerup Backpack might be the solution. It can charge your laptop while you walk to work.
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Smartphone battery pack sales have doubled thanks to Pokémon Go

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This rugged charger is water, dust, and shock proof — but how does it handle explosives?

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Graphene batteries may slash your phone recharge time to 15 minutes