Lenovo’s new gaming tablet could bring a boost to battery life and performance

Joe Maring / Digital Trends If you’re looking for a new gaming tablet, Lenovo might be working on something that’ll catch your eye. According to a new leak, Lenovo is preparing a refresh of the Legion Y700 gaming tablet, and the new version will come with subtle, but meaningful upgrades. Here’s what we know. The … Read more

OnePlus 13 Mini tipped to have bigger battery than OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 Mini (or 13T, depending on the naming scheme) could end up with a larger battery than its flagship cousin, according to leaker Digital Chat Station. According to the tipster, the OnePlus 13 Mini will have a 6,200mAh battery versus the OnePlus 13‘s 6,000mAh battery. Considering the smaller size of the OnePlus 13 … Read more

OnePlus’ MagSafe battery is slim, light and costs more than you’d expect

OnePlus has launched its own MagSafe battery called the OnePlus Slim Magnetic Power Bank. It has a 5,000mAh capacity and can attach magnetically to the back of phones to provide wireless charging. It also has a USB connector, so it can also be used for wired charging, while it’s an impressive 9mm thick and 120g … Read more

Future smartwatches could get battery life boost from an unusual source

Wearable devices like smartwatches and smart glasses have gradually become a regular part of daily life, but there’s still an ongoing annoyance with many of them: battery life. While devices like smartwatches can do a few days per charge, larger devices like smart glasses have a history of shoddy battery life that makes them impractical … Read more

New Cloud III S headset from HyperX offers a massive battery life of 200 hours

HyperX will follow up its popular Cloud III wireless headset with a Cloud III S, which features an impressive battery life of up to 200 hours. HP announced the device this week, as reported by Engadget, which will include options for either Bluetooth or 2.4GHz connections. It’s the addition of Bluetooth that allows the headset … Read more

Android 16 will let users check their phone’s battery health

Table of Contents Table of Contents Why this is important? It does more Google has started the rollout of Android 16’s third beta build. It’s not a massive aesthetic makeover, but there are a few features that users will appreciate. Among them is the addition of a health check system for the phone’s battery. The … Read more

Move over iPhone, here’s a phone with a massive battery and built-in projector

Even the biggest flagship smartphones can’t compare to the size of the 8849 Tank 3 Pro, a rugged smartphone with a ridiculously-huge 23,800mAh battery. Yes, you read that right. It’s not a typo. The phone also a built-in projector that can reach brightness levels of 100 lumens for watching your favorite content outside. The Tank … Read more

iRobot running on low battery as new products fail to clean up concerns

On Tuesday, iRobot announced its most comprehensive lineup of new consumer products. However, today, Bloomberg reported that the company has raised “substantial doubt” in its earnings results about its ability to continue operating. This news follows Amazon’s decision last year to abandon its plans to acquire the Roomba maker after European regulators suggested they might … Read more

Samsung’s super-slim S25 Edge might come with a side of battery life struggles

Both Samsung and Apple are gearing up to release super-slim smartphone models this year. Rumors suggest that Apple is going for a high-density approach to pack in more power but a certification from Denmark shows the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge does not have a similar trick up its sleeve. GSMArena Spotted by GSMArena, the certification … Read more

Chromebooks to get Pixel battery health feature in ChromeOS update

Chromebooks will soon get a battery-preserving feature that has already proved popular on Google Pixel smartphones that run the latest Android 15 software.  The feature will limit device charging to 80%. This update will help Chromebook batteries last longer overall. The feature is set to be a part of the ChromeOS 134 update, which is … Read more

Windows 11 to simplify battery monitoring with mobile-inspired icons

Microsoft is preparing changes to its laptop battery charge indicators, which should be coming to future versions of Windows 11 in the coming months.  The updates are set to make clear distinctions between the different battery states, such as an unplugged battery, a charging battery, or a battery with an unknown status. While all Windows … Read more

JBL’s new portable speakers get more battery life, lossless audio … and straps!

Table of Contents Table of Contents JBL Flip 7 JBL Charge 6 JBL has updated two of its most popular Bluetooth speakers with major improvements. The new Flip 7 and Charge 6 get longer playtime, improved bass response, lossless audio via USB-C, better water protection, and a clever set of accessories that make them easier … Read more

Apple might have a way to boost battery life in the iPhone 17 Air

Everyone is excited to learn about the ultra slim iPhone 17 Air that Apple is working on, but many people have expressed concerns about its potential battery life, given the small amount of space that will be available for a battery within the device. With a reported thickness of just 5.5mm, and apparently a large … Read more

HMD’s Amped Buds will inject last-mile battery juice into your phone

HMD has just announced a pair of wireless earbuds that can add some battery juice to your phone, acting like a tiny power bank. At MWC 2025 in Barcelona, the Finnish company has showcased the HMD Amped Buds, sporting a unique hinge on the earpiece and a bunch of other audio goodies, as well. The … Read more

Early tests confirm Apple’s new chip significantly boosts iPhone 16e battery life

The iPhone 16e will launch officially tomorrow, February 27. Today, the results from the first tests of Apple’s all-new C1 modem for this budget phone have been released, and the news is promising. Chinese review site Geekerwan conducted various 5G tests on the iPhone 16e’s C1 modem, which is noteworthy because it is Apple’s first … Read more