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  • An IoT battery to last a billion years

    ​The widespread deployment of Internet of Things devices is being held back by a significant limiting factor: battery life.

    Written by George Nott01 Nov. 16 10:13
  • Battery-life boost from Sunshine Coast nanotechnology innovation

    ​Battery-life is increasingly the sticking point of technological progress. The solution could come from Sunshine Coast nanotechnology company Nano Nouvelle, which is developing a three-dimensional, nano-structured, porous electrode that it says will help overcome the limitations of today’s batteries.

    Written by George Nott18 July 16 11:00
  • This sticker can wirelessly charge your smartphone or tablet

    A French startup opened a crowdfunding campaign for a paper-thin sticker that adheres to the back of a smartphone or tablet, enabling wireless charging from a pad that handles multiple devices at the same time.

    Written by By IDG News Service staff26 May 16 05:04
  • Tesla nixes 10kWh home battery, for now

    Tesla said it will hold off on selling its 10kWh backup battery and instead sell only a 7kWh intermittent battery for homes.

    Written by Lucas Mearian24 March 16 05:20
  • Huawei shows off fast-recharging battery

    Huawei has developed a prototype smartphone battery that can be recharged to half its capacity in just five minutes.

    Written by Martyn Williams14 Nov. 15 01:03
  • iPhone battery's bad rap

    Last week, Apple fixed a software bug with iOS 5.1 that was causing a syncing error loop which was draining some iPhone 4S batteries. The vast majority of iPhone owners, however, were not affected by the bug, and should not expect the fix to lead to a leap in battery life performance.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige15 Nov. 11 07:18
  • NBN reliability: Help guide first step for battery backup

    The roll out of the National Broadband Network is set to revolutionise the way Australians communicate, but it has raised questions about the reliability of the network compared with existing copper-based telephone systems, especially among non-technical people.

    Written by Rodney Gedda20 July 11 14:48
  • HP Expands Battery Recall: Prevent Fire or Injury

    If you have used a laptop computer, you are aware that they generate a substantial amount of heat. The battery is one of the components that generates the most heat, and in the case of specific batteries from HP, the heat may be enough to spark a fire or cause significant injury. That is why HP has expanded a recall to include an additional 54,000 batteries.

    Written by Tony Bradley23 May 10 07:59
  • 6 Everyday iPhone Disasters and How to Handle Them

    Earlier this year, reportedly faulty exploding iPhones in Europe caused a whole lot of finger pointing at Apple and its suppliers-but more often than not, iPhones get sent to the repair shop because of user slip-ups.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige01 Oct. 09 08:04
  • New material aims to make lithium-ion batteries safer

    A new material developed by Taiwanese researchers aims to put an end to fires and explosions caused by the lithium-ion batteries commonly found in phones and other mobile devices.

    Written by Dan Nystedt25 Sept. 09 05:47
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