Google Material 3 Expressive battery icon is inspired by Apple
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a ton of new UI changes in its big Android redesign. This is part of Google’s Material 3 Expressive initiative, focusing on more emotion-driven UX. The new battery icon appears sleeker and more modern with a new shape and rounded
Why Your Car’s Battery Dies Overnight (Even With Everything Turned Off)
Noin90650/Shutterstock It’s something most drivers will likely deal with at some point: you put your key in the ignition and turn it, only for the engine to struggle to start or not make a sound at all. In many cases, this is
Google launches a battery replacement program for swollen Pixel 7a handsets
Google is offering free repairs and (in some countries) payments to remedy Pixel 7a battery issues. 9to5Google spotted a Google support page detailing an extended repair program in 40 countries. If your Pixel 7a is visibly swelling or its battery drains faster than usual, you may get a battery replacement
Every Makita Battery Type Available In The US (And What To Use Them For)
Zigmar Stein/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There’s a long list of things to consider before buying a Makita tool, especially if it’s your first. One of those things is the battery type. Makita has three main
Genki has a magnetic battery to boost playtime with the Switch 2
With every new portable console comes a mountain of new third-party accessories. We’ve already seen Hori’s Piranha Plant alternative to the Switch 2’s USB-C camera, but Genki has announced a larger lineup of accessories designed to help protect the portable console while you’re playing away from home, plus some clever
How Heavy Is The Ryobi 18V 12AH Battery And Which Tools Does It Work With?
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ryobi currently makes four different types of battery systems: USB Lithium, 18V One+, 40V, and 80V. Each of these offers different power outputs, making them ideal for different kinds of tools. But out of
Save $80 on the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus or Pro
Roger Fingas / Android Authority These offers are available from Woot!, an Amazon-owned deals website. The deal is only available for the Satin Nickel colorway in both cases. There’s a limit of three units per customer, and they are in new condition. The website mentions this deal is available for
Elecom’s 9,000mAh sodium-ion battery is costly and bulky but it will last longer and is much safer than lithium-ion ones
Elecom’s 9,000mAh sodium-ion battery offers superior safety and longevity The first sodium-ion mobile battery sets new standards but remains costly Retains temperature of -35°C to 50°C in extreme conditions Elecom has introduced the world’s first sodium-ion mobile batteries, the DE-C55L-9000BK and DE-C55L-9000LGY, featuring a 9,000mAh capacity and prioritizing safety, longevity,
The latest Pixel update recalibrates this battery feature (that you should be using)
Summary Google’s March 2025 Pixel Drop appears to have improved the recalibration logic for the 80% charge limit feature on modern Pixel phones. When enabled, this battery optimization tool extends the lifespan of your Pixel phone’s power pack. Here’s how to enable the feature on your own Pixel handset, as
Battery Teardown Pits Tesla Against Its Biggest Rival (And Elon Musk Should Be Worried)
Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock At the start of 2025, Chinese carmaker BYD was crowned as the world’s top seller of electric cars, surpassing Elon Musk-led Tesla in the last quarter of 2024. The success of BYD is not surprising, as the brand offers a
