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New Battery Tech May Double EV Range and Safety, Researchers in China Claim
A team in China has unveiled a lithium battery design with over 600 Wh/kg energy density—double that of Tesla’s best batteries. If scalable, the breakthrough could revolutionise electric vehicles, extend driving ranges, and improve safety. Researchers caution that it remains a proof-of-concept requiring more real-world testing before mass adopt...
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How to Improve Battery Life on Windows 11 by Disabling This Feature: A Step-by-Step Guide
Windows 11 has been criticised for poor battery life, despite various upgrades over Windows 11. While common fixes like lowering screen brightness and changing power plans exist, there’s a simpler way to improve your laptop's battery performance. Here's how you can adjust a few key Windows 11 settings to significantly extend your battery life on ...
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"5 Seconds Saved My Life": Brother Of Man Killed In Delhi Factory Fire
Just five seconds stood between life and death for 25-year-old Musharaf. As a lithium battery exploded and flames engulfed a small-scale factory in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area, he leapt from the first floor in a desperate attempt and saved himse
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Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues
Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...
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Honor Watch 5 Ultra Launched With eSIM Support, ECG Tracking, Up to 15 Days Battery Life
Honor Watch 5 Ultra was launched in China in three colourways. It sports a 1.5-inch AMOLED display and offers an ECG sensor as well as heart rate tracking. It is claimed to offer up to 15 days of battery life with eSIM disabled. The Watch 5 Ultra has an IP68-rating for dust and water resistance. The smartwatch features a 480mAh battery.
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Honor MagicPad 3 Launched With 165Hz Screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC: Price, Specifications
Honor MagicPad 3 was launched in China on Wednesday. The tablet arrives as the successor to last year’s MagicPad 2 and sports a 165Hz LCD screen with HDR10 certification. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage. It ships with Honor’s Android 15-based operating system (OS). ...
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Android 16 Update Release Date, Eligible Devices and What to Expect
Android 16 update will begin rolling out to select devices starting Wednesday, June 11. Google is introducing the stable version of its next generation of operating system earlier than the previous years. This year, the Mountain View-based tech giant is introducing the Material 3 Expressive design, a new battery health monitoring system, improvemen...
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Mumbai Metro, Monorail To Get EV Battery Swap Facility At 31 Locations
In a major push towards clean mobility, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) has joined hands with Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt Ltd to launch a battery-swapping network across Mumbai's metro and monorail stations.
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Dyson PencilVac With Slim Design and Up to 30 Minutes Operation Time Announced
Dyson PencilVac has been launched in Japan. The vacuum cleaner is marketed as the slimmest offering in the market to date, featuring a 38mm diameter handle which houses all of the electronics powering it. It is equipped with Fluffycones which prevents the collected hair from getting entangled. Dyson PencilVac is omnidirectional with four circular b...
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Android 16 Beta 4.1 With Fixes for 4K Video Recording, Battery Drain Issues Rolling Out for Pixel
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4.1 to developers and testers. Initially available on Pixel devices, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google’s operating system with fixes for several bugs that have impacted users in previous versions. This includes rectifications for issues related to 4K video recording, haptics, wea...
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Android 16 Beta 4 Rolling Out With Fixes for Developer and User-Reported Issues, Expanded OEM Support
Google on Thursday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4 to developers and testers. The latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating system arrives with fixes for several issues that were reported by developers and users in the previous update. This includes rectifications related to excessive power drain, delayed haptic feedback, and Pixel W...
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Android 16 Beta 3.2 With Battery Drain Fix, System Stability Improvements Rolling Out for Pixel Devices
Google has rolled out the Android 16 Beta 3.2 update to developers and beta testers. Introduced for select Pixel devices, it brings fixes for bugs related to unusual battery drain, miscalibrated haptic feedback, and other issues. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating sys...
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Oppo Find X8s, Find X8s+ to Get MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoCs; Other Features Revealed Ahead of Launch
Oppo Find X8s series will be unveiled in China alongside the Oppo X8 Ultra variant on April 10. The company has previously teased some details about the Find X8s lineup, which will include a base and a Plus version. Now, several key features of the Find X8s and Find X8s+ such as the chipset, battery, operating system and IP ratings, have been rev...
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Asus Zenbook A14, Vivobook 16 With Snapdragon X Series CPUs Debut in India
Asus has launched the Asus Zenbook A14 and Vivobook 16 in India with new Snapdragon X series processors. The Asus Zenbook A14 comes in two processor variants — Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X. The Asus Vivobook 16, on the other hand, runs on the Snapdragon X X1-26-100 chipset. The Copilot+ PCs feature the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, delivering up t...
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Vivo V50 India Launch Date Set for February 17; to Be Equipped With AI Features
Vivo V50 teasers have emerged online in recent days, showcasing its design and colour options. Key specifications, including the display, camera, operating system, battery, and charging details, have also been confirmed. Vivo has now officially announced the smartphone’s launch date in India.
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New Battery Tech May Double EV Range and Safety, Researchers in China Claim
A team in China has unveiled a lithium battery design with over 600 Wh/kg energy density—double that of Tesla’s best batteries. If scalable, the breakthrough could revolutionise electric vehicles, extend driving ranges, and improve safety. Researchers caution that it remains a proof-of-concept requiring more real-world testing before mass adopt...
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How to Improve Battery Life on Windows 11 by Disabling This Feature: A Step-by-Step Guide
Windows 11 has been criticised for poor battery life, despite various upgrades over Windows 11. While common fixes like lowering screen brightness and changing power plans exist, there’s a simpler way to improve your laptop's battery performance. Here's how you can adjust a few key Windows 11 settings to significantly extend your battery life on ...
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"5 Seconds Saved My Life": Brother Of Man Killed In Delhi Factory Fire
Just five seconds stood between life and death for 25-year-old Musharaf. As a lithium battery exploded and flames engulfed a small-scale factory in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area, he leapt from the first floor in a desperate attempt and saved himse
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Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues
Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...
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Honor Watch 5 Ultra Launched With eSIM Support, ECG Tracking, Up to 15 Days Battery Life
Honor Watch 5 Ultra was launched in China in three colourways. It sports a 1.5-inch AMOLED display and offers an ECG sensor as well as heart rate tracking. It is claimed to offer up to 15 days of battery life with eSIM disabled. The Watch 5 Ultra has an IP68-rating for dust and water resistance. The smartwatch features a 480mAh battery.
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Honor MagicPad 3 Launched With 165Hz Screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC: Price, Specifications
Honor MagicPad 3 was launched in China on Wednesday. The tablet arrives as the successor to last year’s MagicPad 2 and sports a 165Hz LCD screen with HDR10 certification. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage. It ships with Honor’s Android 15-based operating system (OS). ...
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Android 16 Update Release Date, Eligible Devices and What to Expect
Android 16 update will begin rolling out to select devices starting Wednesday, June 11. Google is introducing the stable version of its next generation of operating system earlier than the previous years. This year, the Mountain View-based tech giant is introducing the Material 3 Expressive design, a new battery health monitoring system, improvemen...
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Mumbai Metro, Monorail To Get EV Battery Swap Facility At 31 Locations
In a major push towards clean mobility, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) has joined hands with Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt Ltd to launch a battery-swapping network across Mumbai's metro and monorail stations.
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Dyson PencilVac With Slim Design and Up to 30 Minutes Operation Time Announced
Dyson PencilVac has been launched in Japan. The vacuum cleaner is marketed as the slimmest offering in the market to date, featuring a 38mm diameter handle which houses all of the electronics powering it. It is equipped with Fluffycones which prevents the collected hair from getting entangled. Dyson PencilVac is omnidirectional with four circular b...
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Android 16 Beta 4.1 With Fixes for 4K Video Recording, Battery Drain Issues Rolling Out for Pixel
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4.1 to developers and testers. Initially available on Pixel devices, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google’s operating system with fixes for several bugs that have impacted users in previous versions. This includes rectifications for issues related to 4K video recording, haptics, wea...
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Android 16 Beta 4 Rolling Out With Fixes for Developer and User-Reported Issues, Expanded OEM Support
Google on Thursday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4 to developers and testers. The latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating system arrives with fixes for several issues that were reported by developers and users in the previous update. This includes rectifications related to excessive power drain, delayed haptic feedback, and Pixel W...
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Android 16 Beta 3.2 With Battery Drain Fix, System Stability Improvements Rolling Out for Pixel Devices
Google has rolled out the Android 16 Beta 3.2 update to developers and beta testers. Introduced for select Pixel devices, it brings fixes for bugs related to unusual battery drain, miscalibrated haptic feedback, and other issues. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating sys...
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Oppo Find X8s, Find X8s+ to Get MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoCs; Other Features Revealed Ahead of Launch
Oppo Find X8s series will be unveiled in China alongside the Oppo X8 Ultra variant on April 10. The company has previously teased some details about the Find X8s lineup, which will include a base and a Plus version. Now, several key features of the Find X8s and Find X8s+ such as the chipset, battery, operating system and IP ratings, have been rev...
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Asus Zenbook A14, Vivobook 16 With Snapdragon X Series CPUs Debut in India
Asus has launched the Asus Zenbook A14 and Vivobook 16 in India with new Snapdragon X series processors. The Asus Zenbook A14 comes in two processor variants — Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X. The Asus Vivobook 16, on the other hand, runs on the Snapdragon X X1-26-100 chipset. The Copilot+ PCs feature the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, delivering up t...
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Vivo V50 India Launch Date Set for February 17; to Be Equipped With AI Features
Vivo V50 teasers have emerged online in recent days, showcasing its design and colour options. Key specifications, including the display, camera, operating system, battery, and charging details, have also been confirmed. Vivo has now officially announced the smartphone’s launch date in India.
