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Survey explains why smartphone brands keep delaying real battery breakthroughs
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (277+ words) We asked readers in a recent poll what their most important checklist item is, and the results shed light on why some smartphone manufacturers spend so much time on stage and hours in the lab working on two critical aspects....
The Anker SOLIX S2000 keeps your fridge running for 35 hours, and there's a big Prime Day discount
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (703+ words) Power stations are becoming a staple of any smart home setup, since you'll need to keep all the essential tech running when the grid goes down. If you're looking for a reliable home backup solution, Anker SOLIX, the go-to favorite…...
Jackery launches four new ways to keep the lights on when the grid gives up
19+ hour, 36+ min ago (394+ words) Jackery has now revealed new products that will help you brave through a power outage. These include power stations in the Home Power series, each offering varying battery capacities from 1k Wh to 3. 6k Wh. Along with them is a dedicated battery…...
Broken buttons? Anbernic now offers the replacement parts you need
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (358+ words) Ryan started his career in the field of science, bouncing from lab to lab measuring chemicals, writing reports, and so on. After deciding to pursue his interest in covering video games and technology, he traded in his lab coat for…...
The Anker SOLIX S2000 power station is an essential home backup beast
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (1224+ words) We all think of adventure when looking at portable power stations. I automatically imagine the great times I can have camping, or rolling around the country in an RV. As fun as these can be, though, I most appreciate them…...
Reader survey suggests modern smartphones still don't have enough battery life
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (159+ words) Well, we ran a poll to gauge how our readers feel about battery drain, and the results are now in. View them below. Notably, just under 11% of respondents believe that their batteries do last long enough for their needs, while…...
I get why battery protection exists on Android phones, but I'll never use it
2+ week, 1+ day ago (409+ words) Limiting charging to 80% is one of the best things you can do to preserve your phone's battery health in the long run. And if you can also avoid fully discharging the battery often and stay closer to the 20-80 charging range,…...
A new breed of power banks is here, and they're built around safer battery chemistry
1+ week, 6+ day ago (335+ words) Power banks haven't really changed much in recent years. Sure, we have faster, thinner, and more feature-packed power banks these days, but most of them still rely on the same lithium-ion batteries that have been around for years. Now, a…...
Rivian is pretty sure customers want AI, not Android Auto
2+ week, 5+ day ago (220+ words) Rivian's chief software officer says AI makes the debate over third-party infotainment integrations like Android Auto "completely obsolete." Electric vehicle maker Rivian is about to launch its new SUV, the R2, on June 9. In a recent podcast appearance, the automaker's software…...
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is my new favorite portable power station for remote work and camping
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1590+ words) Are you looking for a capable power station that is actually portable? Let me introduce you to the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 ($799. 99 at Amazon). I have been much more mobile lately, so this little guy came to my doorstep just at…...