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The Battery Atlanta inspires SEC programs to create entertainment districts
In this NIL age of college sports, The Battery Atlanta is a model of a revenue stream that also benefits the community.
Dell releases new 14-inch laptop globally with 120 Hz display and Arc B390 graphics
Dell has released a new 14-inch laptop for consumers. Built around Intel's Panther Lake platform, the Dell 14S also comes with a 70 Wh battery, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a choice between 1200p OLED or 1600p IPS displays.
Leaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller
The Elite 3 controller appears to have new scroll wheel buttons and a removable battery.
Ford stock pops nearly 20% in two days as investors bet on AI adjacent energy storage business
Ford stock surged on Wednesday after Morgan Stanley said its new energy business could be a winner for the automaker, citing the automaker's significant competitive advantage in battery tech.
Xbox Elite Controller 3 Leaked, Includes Removable Battery And Extra Buttons
The controller also appears to include new scroll wheels.
Ford Takes On Elon Musk's Tesla Energy Business With New Battery Storage Push
Ford Motor Co. has unveiled a new, wholly owned subsidiary, Ford Energy, aimed at manufacturing Energy Storage systems at its Kentucky facility, targeting the manufacturing of deployments worth 20GWh annually. Ford Energy To Commence Deliveries In 2027 The company will...
Ford stock surges as Morgan Stanley gets bullish on energy storage business
Ford shares surged on Wednesday after Morgan Stanley said Ford's new energy business could be a winner for the automaker, based on a big competitive advantage it has with battery tech.
UC Irvine researchers invent a wearable sweat sensor for long-term health monitoring
Wireless, battery-free device restores its own sensing surface for continuous use
Lenovo releases new 15-inch laptop globally with 64 GB RAM and 1,100 nit OLED display
Lenovo has released a new 15-inch laptop globally featuring the Intel Panther Lake platform. Also equipped with a 1,100 nit OLED display and up to 64 GB of RAM, the ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition also packs an 88 Wh battery inside a chassis that weighs a mere 1.5 kg.
You can now buy Moto Tag 2 with UWB in Android Find Hub, longer battery life
Announced earlier this year, Moto Tag 2 has quietly gone on sale in recent weeks with UWB support in Android...
The Electric: China's Biggest Battery Maker Is Quickly Expanding Its Rental Business
As they attempt to lower the cost of their electric vehicles, major Western automakers have mostly struggled with a single component: the battery, which can be up to 40% of an EV’s cost.
Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life
Apple is prioritizing larger batteries and more advanced health sensors over fingerprint authentication for the Apple Watch, according to a new claim from a prominent Chinese leaker. In a new Weibo post, Instant Digital pushed back on recent speculation about biometric recognition coming to Apple's wearable lineup, claiming instead that the company remains content to let users unlock their devices via their paired iPhone.
Apple’s 2nm Powerhouse: Why the A20 Pro Chip Makes the iPhone 18 Pro a Literal Pocket Computer
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launches this September with 5G satellite messaging, four new colors, and improved battery life via the A20 Pro chip.
Apple’s Foldable Shock: The iPhone Ultra Fold Leak Reveals a Feature No One Saw Coming
Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone Fold this September, featuring a 7.8-inch inner display, a titanium frame, and a 5,800 mAh battery.
Survey Sunday: How much home battery backup do YOU need?
We asked you, our brilliant Electrek readers, what you were looking for in your home battery system. Here's what you said.
Science news this week: The latest on the cruise ship hantavirus infections, a shortcut to Mars, and a fast-charging quantum battery
May 9, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
Monterey police arrest man accused of sexual battery at unlicensed massage business
Monterey Police said they arrested a man allegedly running an unlicensed massage business who sexually battered a person.
New water battery could last until the 24th century — and it can be safely discarded in the environment
With no toxic elements to dispose of, the new aqueous battery design could dramatically improve the safety and longevity of battery energy-storage systems.
Google Pixel May 2026 update fails to fix battery drain issues
Google has started rolling out a new update for Pixel smartphones. However, while the update brings various fixes and improvements, it fails to fix a major issue that users have been facing since the March update.
OnePlus 16 leak reveals 200MP zoom camera, new chipset and large battery
A new leak has revealed key details about the OnePlus 16 well ahead of its launch. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro flagship is expected to feature a 200MP zoom camera, a large battery, and a BOE display.
New OnePlus 16 leak reveals specs, 200MP periscope, 9000mAh battery in cards
A new leak reveals the OnePlus 16 may feature a 200MP periscope camera, 9,000mAh battery, and a display with up to 240Hz refresh rate.
Quantum battery charges in a quadrillionth of a second with a laser — larger prototypes could last for years after charging for just a minute
Quantum batteries can be charged remotely and could allow for far better energy density than conventional batteries used in devices today.
Clean hydrogen created from plastic waste using battery acid from old cars and solar power
Researchers turned hard-to-recycle plastic into hydrogen using battery acid. This circular upcycling system tackles multiple problematic waste streams at once, the scientists claim.
China builds first ‘coal battery’, war on Alzheimer’s: 7 science highlights
From a zero emission ‘coal battery’ to China’s war on Alzheimer’s, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
ARRI Introduces Omnibar LED Linear Fixture for Film, Live Entertainment, and Content Creation
ARRI has announced Omnibar, a battery-powered, IP65-rated multi-color LED linear fixture available in two-foot (Omnibar 2) and four-foot (Omnibar 4) versions, each in black or blue/silver housing. Omnibar is available...
Scientists Just Built a Quantum Battery That Charges Almost Instantly
Scientists have built a quantum battery that could make charging almost instant.
Motorola Beats Apple And Samsung: The Razr Ultra 2026 Debuts Innovative Battery Tech
Motorola’s latest is the first major U.S.-focused smartphone brand to use a carbon-silicon battery.
iPhone 17 Pro Max crushed: I just tested the Oppo Find X9 Ultra's silicon-carbon battery and it's not even close
Oppo Find X9 Ultra's silicon-carbon battery obliterates the iPhone 17 Pro Max in testing
Scientists built a memory chip that breaks the rules of miniaturization
A new kind of memory device may finally solve the problem of overheating and battery drain in electronics. By shrinking components to an extreme scale and redesigning their structure, researchers found a way to reduce energy loss instead of increasing it. The result is a tiny memory unit that improves as it gets smaller—something once thought impossible. This could pave the way for ultra-efficient smartphones, wearables, and AI systems.
Motorola Beats Apple And Samsung: The Razr Ultra 2026 Debuts Innovative Battery Tech
Motorola’s latest is the first major U.S.-focused smartphone brand to use a carbon-silicon battery.
Motorola's New Phones are Affordable, and One Has a 7,000mAh battery
Motorola has launched the Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power phones globally. The latter takes the spotlight with a large 7,000mAh battery.
Made in Germany: Volla Phone Plinius launches for €598 with modular battery
The Volla Phone Plinius (Plus) combines a modern design with a particularly robust body and a Google-free Android version. With a 120 Hz OLED display, a 64 MP main camera and a replaceable 5,300 mAh battery, the smartphone offers a reasonable range of features.
The OnePlus Pad 4 is officially the 'world's fastest tablet', and its battery is just as impressive
Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and equipped with a 13,380mAh battery, the OnePlus Pad 4 is set for a May 5 release in India.
Sony clarifies recent PlayStation DRM update
PlayStation fans and gaming preservations have been alarmed since late last week that a new 30-day timer attached attached to newly-purchased digital games for PlayStation 4 and 5 might render those games unplayable if the system they’re on is offline for longer than a month. But a rep from Sony told Game File today that new system will require only a single online check before it functions as a perpetual license for the digitally purchased game. That is consistent with a newer theory that emerged by gamers testing the 30-day timer over the last two days. “Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual,” a rep for PlayStation told me over email. “A one-time online check is required after purchase to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are needed.” The rep’s explanation squares with the current understanding among players about what’s happening. A multi-day mystery A post last Friday by YouTuber Lance MacDonald spread awareness over the 30-day timer. Quickly, players began stress-testing the system, removing a battery within their PlayStations and checking what would happen if their systems were offline past the timer window. They noticed that setting a PS4 or PS5 to be the “primary” console—a common Sony-authorized method to retain rights to a digital game—wasn’t overriding the 30-day limit. On Tuesday came the breakthrough: A gamer called Andshrew on the Resetera forums posted the results of some tasting. They found that digital games purchased on PS4/PS5 after some time in mid-April would get a 30-day timer that could then be removed and replaced with a perpetual license that would allow the game to be played offline. The transition to the perpetual license occurred some number of days after the digital game was purchased and the system was connected to the internet. They believed that a PlayStation’s online check-in would trigger the license change no sooner than 15 days after the user had purchased the game. This synced with the theory that Sony’s new system is related to the 14-day window that PlayStation users have to request a refund for digitally purchased games. The new timer/check-in system could be a way to defeat some exploit in that refund system, some users theorized. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe In a follow-up, I asked the Sony rep if the 15-day timeline is accurate or if the perpetual license can be activated sooner after purchase. If they share more, I’ll update this post. Sony has not said why they’ve introduced the timer and whether it is designed to stop people from exploiting the refund system. But their explanation suggests that this new DRM method should not result in long-term loss of access to digitally purchased games, just because a PlayStation is offline for a month or Sony’s servers are down. Xbox flashback For many some gamers, the initial reporting of the 30-day timer conjured memories of Microsoft’s disastrous May 2013 announcement of the Xbox One, which was going to require an internet-connected check-in once a day, lest your games become unplayable.1 After widespread backlash, Microsoft abandoned that plan, ahead of the Xbox One’s launch. 1 Fun fact: That 24-hour check-in detail was my scoop from an interview I had that day with then-Xbox exec Phil Harrison. I was EiC of Kotaku at the time and rushing from one Xbox One preview appointment on Microsoft’s campus to another. I phoned the news in to reporter Jason Schreier, who wrote it up for the site.
Apple might ditch MagSafe on future iPhones, per bizarre rumor
MagSafe is a fan-favorite iPhone feature, but a bizarre rumor this week says Apple is apparently debating whether to remove...
Business grad’s journey took him from Japan to the cutting edge of battery tech
Dolan Ma ’26, who is graduating from the Binghamton University School of Management, uncovered a passion for learning about new cultures and how to drive commercial strategy during his academic journey.
MIRAMAR BEACH BUSINESS OWNER ARRESTED FOR BATTERY AND OPERATING AS A MASSAGE THERAPIST WITHOUT A LICENSE
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— The owner of a massage practice in Miramar Beach is facing criminal charges for a second time after a victim reported being inappropriately touched during a massage. This...
How science can create a more consistent cup of coffee
Scientists borrowed technology used in battery research to show that measuring the current that runs through coffee can quantify a cup’s strength and flavor.
iPhone 18 Pro Max: Why Variable Aperture is the Upgrade We’ve Waited For
iPhone 18 Pro Max updates power and silicon with a 5,000–5,200 mAh battery and A20 Pro 2nm chip, extending runtime and reducing heat.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Might Sport A 5,800mAh Battery – Here’s Why It’ll Be More Than Enough Even As Chinese Rivals Push 6,000mAh+ Batteries
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra to sport the uber-efficient M16 OLED screen, with overall efficiency bolstered by Exynos 2700's new architecture.
The new iPhones have a problem turning back on after the battery runs out
Last night, my iPhone Air battery went to zero about 11 PM. I plugged in the USB-C charging cable within...
Turtle Beach launches $160 wireless mouse with 2.25-inch touchscreen and 10-hour battery life
But why? Just get an MMO mouse, speaking from experience, if you want extra productivity buttons. I have always liked larger mice with many buttons
iPhone 18 Pro battery and charging: all expected changes
Here's everything rumors are saying about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max's battery and charging so far.
What is a Silicon-Carbon Battery? The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra’s Secret Weapon Explained
Discover how Silicon-Carbon battery tech gives the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra the biggest capacity boost in a decade.
What’s Happening With Tesla’s Battery Business
Plus, CATL’s sodium ion batteries will be rolling out on roads across China later this year.
Tesla’s Quiet Moneymaker, Its Battery Business, Suddenly Stalls
The company’s energy storage sales saw rapid growth, until an unexpected slowdown this year.
Google Pixel's battery problems are unforgivable after 10 years
After 10 Pixel generations, five of which have shipped with Google's own Tensor processor, it's unacceptable to see this many battery issues still.
Motorola Razr 70 listed ahead of announcement
It brings an updated 50MP ultrawide camera alongside a larger 4,800mAh battery compared to its predecessor. Motorola’s next-gen Razr 70 series is expected...
Framework’s New Ultra-Repairable 'Pro' Laptop Lets You Ditch Windows Entirely
The Framework Laptop 13 Pro comes with better battery life, a better chip, and—finally—a touchscreen.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the first major revision to the original Framework Laptop
Laptop includes Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs, a bigger battery, and a touchscreen.
Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro, ‘the MacBook Pro for Linux users’
Battery, rigidity, CAMM memory, and so much more.
Chipolo’s Android Find Hub trackers actually have 1-year battery life, new wallet launches
Chipolo has a big update on its Find Hub trackers for Android, with the battery life rating having just doubled...
Pixel phones are seeing unusual battery drain after the latest update — and Google is looking into it
Google has acknowledged the issue and is investigating a fix.
Pixel phones hit with battery drain issue, Google investigating
Following the rollout of the April 2026 update on Google Pixel phones, a widespread battery drain issue has hit, but...
Soil that powers devices: Scientists create battery-free electricity from dirt
Science News: The researchers have developed a new type of microbial fuel cell (MFC) that provides a reliable and constant source of electricity generated by soil-d.
CoatingSolution4U Wins Bronze at the 2026 Edison Awards in Materials Science
Korean Deep-Tech Startup Earns Global Recognition for Battery Manufacturing AI CoatingSolution4U Receives Bronze Edison Award 2026 CoatingSolution4U accepts the Bronze Edison Award in the Materials Science category at the 2026 Edison Awards ceremony in Fort Myers, Florida. SAN JOSE, Calif., April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoatingSolution4U, a South Korean deep-tech company founded by Seoul National University Professor Kyung Hyun Ahn, has won the Bronze Edison Award in the Materials Science c
Samsung Galaxy S27 Will “Most Likely” Ship With A Silicon-Carbon Battery With A Much Higher Lifespan
Samsung refused to adopt the silicon-carbon battery tech until it was truly ready, taking a moral stand that cost it dearly in China.
Oppo officially details camera-centric compact phone before launch
Oppo will launch a new flagship compact phone, the Find X9s Pro, on April 21 in China. The company has now shared details about the phone's display, chipset, and battery.
Marathon battery life makes Keychron’s Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet
Two great keyboards, now even better.
Tampa Bay Rowdies at Charleston Battery Live Stream of USL Championship
Watch Live: USL Championship match Tampa Bay Rowdies at Charleston Battery on April 18, 2026
Intel launches new Core Series 3 chips for mainstream laptops
The new chips promise all-day battery life and will be adopted by a number of brands throughout 2026.
Fool’s gold isn’t so foolish: Scientists find hidden treasure in pyrite
Researchers have discovered lithium hidden in pyrite within ancient shale rocks—an unexpected find that could reshape how we source this critical battery material. It raises the possibility of extracting lithium from existing waste, reducing the need for new mining.
GoPro Mission 1 Pro: 8Kp60 Video, 50MP Photos, 10-Bit Log, 5+ Hour Battery
The GoPro Mission 1 Pro features a Type 1 sensor, up to 8Kp60 video capture (along with 8K Open Gate), and 50 megapixel photo capability.
Pixel battery drain issues persist for some, but one user may have cracked the problem
Now we just need Google to fix it
Turning car battery acid into clean energy: A surprising breakthrough in plastic recycling
Science News: Plastic waste on a global level amounts to hundreds of millions of tonnes annually, although very little of that is recycled. On the other hand, corro.
Galaxy Z Roll 5G: Samsung’s Motorized Display Solves the Foldable Crease
Samsung Galaxy Z Roll 5G leak cites 100W wired charging with an 8,000 mAh battery, shifting past Samsung charging limits.
Make Your MacBook Battery Last Longer With This Setting
If you own a MacBook and work from home, it's easy to have your laptop plugged in for hours on end without thinking about the long-term battery life implications. Fortunately, Apple recently added a setting that lets you cap how high your Mac's battery charges, and if you own an iPhone that was released in the last few years, you may already be familiar with it.
New iPhone Ultra renders, battery capacity, and thickness details leaked
There's more than one reason to get excited for the iPhone Ultra.
Southwest Airlines limits passengers to 1 portable charger per person over fire concerns
Southwest Airlines rolls out stricter portable charger rules, limiting passengers to one device per person amid rising lithium battery fire concerns.
Lil Nas X gets mental health diversion in police battery case
Lil Nas X, who was arrested last August, reportedly will enter a two-year mental health diversion program in the latest step to potentially resolve a felony battery case.
Lil Nas X Granted Mental Health Diversion in LAPD Battery Case
Lil Nas X had will see his felony police battery charges dismissed if he completes a two-year mental health diversion program, a judge said Monday.
I finally stopped letting my phone's default settings limit me, thanks to this little-known Android power utility
I can now see the bigger picture of why battery drain happens on the system level
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leaks: 5,000mAh Battery and 45W Charging Finally Confirmed?
Massive Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 leaks reveal a game-changing "Wide" variant with a 3:4 aspect ratio, 5,000mAh battery, and 45W charging
Scientists built a quantum battery that breaks the rules of charging
Scientists have taken a major step toward futuristic energy tech by building a working prototype of a quantum battery—one that can charge, store, and release energy using the strange rules of quantum physics instead of chemistry. This tiny, laser-powered device hints at a future where energy storage is not only faster but actually improves as systems get larger, flipping the rules of conventional batteries.
Double Your Nintendo Switch 2's Battery Life With This $20 Amazon Find
Finding the battery life of the Nintendo Switch 2 to not be what you'd prefer when gaming on the go? This cheap Amazon gadget will help you out.
Braves vs. Athletics series recap: A business-like start to the season
Drake Baldwin and the Braves have taken their first two series of the season. Can’t complain about that!
“A computer should be yours”: Framework CEO calls out MacBook Neo design
Framework CEO Nirav Patel posted a teardown comparing Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo with the similarly priced Framework Laptop 12, arguing they embody opposing philosophies despite both targeting budget buyers. He praised Apple’s improved access to parts like the battery and ports, but criticized its soldered RAM and storage, and the costly display replacement, positioning Framework’s modular, upgradeable design as a longer-lasting alternative that reduces e-waste and avoids pulling users into Apple’s “walled garden.”
Best charger deal: Pick up this Anker Nano charger for its lowest price yet in Amazon's spring sale
It features fast charging and Care Mode for better battery health.
Florida influencer Clavicular arrested on suspicion of battery
A controversial manosphere influencer who goes by the name Clavicular was arrested on suspicion of battery, and no, this had nothing to do with the alligator incident.
iOS 26.4 is Here: 12 Settings to Change for Better Battery and Privacy
Master the new iOS 26.4 update with these 12 essential setting changes. From optimizing Liquid Glass UI to enabling Adaptive Power Mode.
Intel and LG Display may have beaten Apple and Qualcomm with the best laptop battery life ever
Over 26 hours of web browsing in one test.
Distinguished Binghamton Professor and Nobel laureate elected AAAS Fellow
Distinguished Professor of Chemistry M. Stanley Whittingham elected for his decades of lithium-ion battery research
Razer’s New Blade 16 Gaming Laptop May Have Good Battery life, for Once
Razer's switching to Panther Lake and is trying to fix the worst pain points of the previous premium Blade.
Ring adds 4K to its battery-powered video doorbells
4K video comes to Ring's battery powered doorbells.
My time with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been plagued by one issue; these cheap contemporaries fix it
The battery problem
macOS Tahoe 26.4 Adds Slow Charger Indicator for MacBooks
macOS Tahoe 26.4 includes a new slow charger indicator that tells MacBook users when their charging setup isn't delivering full power. As described in an updated Apple support document, a "Slow Charger" label now appears in orange text in the battery status menu and above the Battery Level graph in Battery settings. The indicator is accompanied by an info button for more details.
Mushy bourbon sludge recycled into battery electrodes
Whiskey's biggest waste problem could become an energy solution.
OnePlus 15T launched: Pocket-friendly size, but not a wallet-friendly price
OnePlus has finally launched the OnePlus 15T, and this pocket-friendly phone has a huge battery and a major price hike.
The OnePlus 15T is officially here with a crazy amount of power squeezed into a compact body
By "here", of course, we mean China, and by "crazy amount of power", we mean a Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 SoC and 7,500mAh battery.
Knoxville sports coach indicted on sexual battery charges
A Knoxville man who coached youth sports teams has been indicted on multiple charges including aggravated sexual battery, the Knoxville Police Department said Tuesday.
The 'Nail Test': Why This $54 Billion Innovation Is Terrifying Western Auto Executives
BYD says it's fixed yet another major problem with EVs.
Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
A revision with a replaceable battery, according to Nikkei
Belkin Charging Case Pro for Switch 2 review: A more elegant solution
The pro version of Belkin's Switch 2 charging case is a more sophisticated and versatile power solution. But it’s also more expensive, so unless you're comfortable shelling out an extra $30 for the same basic features, you're probably better off sticking with the non-pro option.
Nintendo reportedly planning Switch 2 revision with replaceable battery for Europe
New report details Nintendo Switch 2 revision which will feature a replaceable battery for Europe.
Forget the Galaxy Watch 8, this upcoming Android smartwatch could be the new battery king
A new leak shows the OnePlus Watch 4 doubling down on durability while keeping its strong battery life and familiar specs.
Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode Battery Life Sucks But Is Worth It
Handheld Boost Mode is breathing new life into old Switch games
Nintendo Switch 2 handheld boost mode is great but it does impact battery life
The new addition of handheld boost on the Nintendo Switch 2 is great for when you are playing original Nintendo Switch games as the system acts as if you are playing in docked mode…
Xiaomi releases new lightweight laptop with Intel Panther Lake and 120 Hz OLED display
Xiaomi has released a new 14-inch laptop featuring Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available with up to 32 GB of RAM, the Book Pro 14 combines a 120 Hz OLED display with 72 Wh battery inside a housing that tips the scales at barely over a kilo.