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iPhone users can check the Settings app's Battery section to see a breakdown of which apps consume the most power, including both active screen time and background activity. This feature has been built into iOS since iOS 8, so it works even on older iPhones.
Bluetti has introduced the Pioneer 5000, a portable power station built around a 5.12kWh LFP battery that it markets as an 'e-generator' rather than a solar generator. The unit can deliver up to 18kW of surge power for heavy equipment, is rated IP65 for dust and water resistance, operates in temperatures from -20°C to 55°C, and can be expanded to 35kWh capacity. It charges via combined AC and solar input at up to 6.2kW, though pricing and availability have not yet been announced.
Jaguar Land Rover has revealed its first fully electric Range Rover, arriving in 2027 with a 118.5-kWh battery, dual 349-horsepower motors producing 542 combined horsepower, and an EPA-estimated range of at least 333 miles. The SUV supports 350 kW charging, adding roughly 125 miles in 10 minutes and going from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes, and will be built at JLR's Solihull plant in England.
Xbox controllers can be powered by more than disposable AA batteries, with Microsoft's official Play and Charge Kit swapping them for a $24.99 lithium-ion pack that charges via USB-C and lasts up to 30 hours. Third-party options include swappable dual-battery docks and rechargeable AA batteries, while players can also simply keep their controller plugged in during play for continuous power.
Sennheiser's fifth-generation Momentum True Wireless earbuds bring a smaller, more ergonomic design, five extra hours of ANC battery life (up to 12 hours per charge, 40 with the case), and user-replaceable batteries priced around $30-$40. The buds also gain an 8-band EQ, refined Sound Personalization, native Dolby Atmos with optional head tracking, enhanced adaptive ANC, and improved call quality via extra microphones, a bone conduction sensor and AI noise separation.
Belkin has introduced its UltraCharge Pro lineup of power banks, featuring semi-solid-state battery technology that allows thinner designs and longer lifespans. The range includes a 5,000mAh magnetic model just 8.8mm thick priced at $64.99, and a 10,000mAh version with a status display and 60W output for $79.99. Alongside these, Belkin also revealed cross-platform SureFind trackers and a magnetic ring stand compatible with Pixel 9 and 10 phones.
Belkin has released two new power banks built with semi-solid-state battery technology it calls BoostSolid Cell, joining rivals like BMX, Kuxiu, and Zens in adopting the format. The lineup includes a $69.99 magnetic 5,000mAh Qi2 model with 15W wireless charging and a $89.99 10,000mAh unit with a display supporting up to 60W across multiple ports.
Range Rover has revealed its long-awaited fully electric SUV, the Range Rover Electric, which closely mirrors the look of its gas-powered siblings rather than adopting a futuristic design. The vehicle uses twin 260kW motors and a 118.5 kWh battery for an estimated 330 miles of range, with 542 horsepower and 800-volt architecture allowing rapid charging. Orders are now open starting at £154,070 (about $140,450), years after the EV was first announced and previewed for preorder.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Book6, a 14-inch Windows laptop starting at $799, built around Intel's new Wildcat Lake chips and aimed at everyday computing rather than premium workloads. The base model ships with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage, with configurations available up to 16GB and 1TB, and Samsung claims up to 25 hours of battery life from its 61.2Wh battery.
Jaguar Land Rover has revealed the Range Rover Electric, its first mass-produced battery-electric variant of the luxury SUV, arriving in 2027 with a starting price of $138,000. The company says it already has 80,000 expressed interest from potential buyers, half of them in North America, with most being new to the brand. Visually the EV closely resembles its combustion and hybrid siblings, distinguished mainly by a smoother front grille and more aerodynamic wheels.
JLR has begun taking orders for the Range Rover Electric, its first all-electric SUV, roughly a year after originally planned following extended testing. The model offers up to 542 horsepower, a 118.5-kWh battery capable of adding 137 miles of range in 10 minutes, and a WLTP-rated range near 372 miles. UK pricing starts at £154,070 and rises above £225,000 for the SV Black long-wheelbase version, while US buyers can get the SE trim from $138,000 plus delivery fees.
Google has begun rolling out a Battery Usage Summary feature to Pixel 10 and later devices, which flags unusual battery drain and points to the apps consuming the most power. The summaries appear at the top of the Battery usage page and are generated on-device using Gemini Nano, requiring the latest AI Core update to function.