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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple denies rumors of iPhone 6 battery replacement scheme
Apple was rumored to be launching a new battery replacement scheme for the iPhone 6S, but denies that's the case.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More Tesla Model S versions on the way: 75kWh battery is up next
Thanks to a leak by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), we now know that Tesla is building a Model S with a 75kWh battery
Omni’s smartcase fattens up your MacBook to double its battery life
Omni Technology has a Kickstarter project seeking backers for what it calls a "smart case" for the MacBook, which includes an additional battery and ports.