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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is smaller than you think and more capable than you'd expect
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (484+ words) The headline feature on the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is how fast it charges. Anker's HyperFlash technology gets the unit from empty to full in just 49 minutes from a standard wall outlet. You enable it through UltraFast Charge Mode in the…...
BYD's Second-Gen Blade Battery Chargers Faster, and Lasts Longer
1+ week, 1+ day ago (306+ words) BYD's Second-Gen Blade Battery Chargers Faster, and Lasts Longer'Phandroid As electric vehicle adoption worldwide sees a continued rise, it's unsurprising to witness manufacturers left and right push technological boundaries in a bid to constantly one-up competing rivals. That in mind,…...
Google Play Store is finally calling out apps that kill your battery
1+ week, 1+ day ago (254+ words) You install an app, and suddenly your phone barely makes it to lunch. Tracking down the culprit usually means digging through battery settings and hoping you guess right. Google is trying to fix that before it even becomes your problem....
Samsung Embraces Silicon-Carbon Batteries, But Not for Galaxy Phones Yet
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) Samsung Embraces Silicon-Carbon Batteries, But Not for Galaxy Phones Yet'Phandroid Samsung SDI just signed a partnership with KG Mobility to develop silicon-carbon batteries using 46-series cylindrical cells for electric vehicles. The tech promises less swelling, longer lifespan, and faster charging…...
Logitech K980 Review: The Set-It-and-Forget-It Wireless Keyboard
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (813+ words) Let's address this upfront: the K980 uses scissor switches, not mechanical ones. This is a laptop-style keyboard through and through. Key travel is short, tactile feedback is subtle, and the overall feel mimics what you'd get on a premium notebook. The…...
Tired of Constantly Charging your Phone? Xiaomi Might Have Something in the Works
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (228+ words) The age of silicon-carbon-powered smartphones has certainly been a welcome upgrade, and unless you're strictly an Apple, Samsung or Google fan, then chances are that you might have already upgraded to a new smartphone with a larger battery, such as…...
BYD's Got Big Plans for the European EV Market, and it's Only Getting Started
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (257+ words) A writer and content creator with a love for tech and music, Mike is also an avid gamer as well. He and his wife are big fans of Mario Kart. A while back, Chinese auto brand BYD stated that it's…...
UGREEN Power Bank Deal Drops to $101—Massive 48,000mAh, 300W Output, Lowest Price Ever
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (212+ words) If your devices die at the worst moments, on a trip, during a blackout, or in the middle of work, then this UGREEN power bank deal could be a lifesaver. Right now, you can grab it for just $101.99 on Amazon,…...