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RedMagic unveiled the 12 Pro gaming phone on Tuesday, priced at $949 for the 256GB/12GB model. It packs an 8,400mAh battery, a 6.85-inch display with up to 185Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, dual 50-megapixel rear cameras, and both fan and liquid cooling systems.
Peak Design has launched new wireless charging accessories, including a $99.95 Wireless Kickstand Travel Battery with a 5,000mAh cell that the company calls the first Qi2.3-certified wireless charger, capable of 25W output when plugged into USB power and 15W on battery alone. It also released a $99.95 Wireless Charging Station 2-in-1, a Qi2.2-compatible pad offering two simultaneous 25W charging spots, both built from anodized aluminum in black or cream finishes.
Google confirmed to Android Authority that a fix for the severe Pixel Watch battery drain issue is rolling out over the next few days. The bug had cut battery life to about 12 hours on largely idle devices across multiple Pixel Watch generations. Users can apply the fix immediately by manually updating their apps through the Play Store on the watch.
Apple released iOS 27.2, adding Siri AI support for more languages along with numerous bug fixes. Following the update, some iPhone users may notice faster battery drain, but Apple has stated this is a normal, temporary side effect of the device completing background setup tasks like indexing data and updating apps.
Pelican has launched a MagSafe-compatible battery pack built with a hardshell exterior designed to withstand drops and scratches. The 5,000mAh battery charges via MagSafe at up to 15 watts, works with any Qi device, and includes a USB-C port, LED charge indicators, and a bundled cable.
A blogger describes a refurbished 2015 ThinkPad X250, upgraded to 8GB RAM, as their favourite laptop, citing its compact A4-sized form factor, 1.45kg weight, and extended 10-12 hour battery life with an aftermarket external battery. They also highlight its repairability, having personally replaced the internal battery, camera, keyboard, and motherboard using cheap, widely available parts.
Amazon has discounted the Garmin Vivoactive 5 to $169.99, down from its $299.99 list price, marking its lowest price to date. The AMOLED fitness smartwatch includes GPS, over 30 sport apps, heart-rate and sleep tracking, Garmin Pay, and up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
CNET reports that keeping a phone's lithium-ion battery at full charge for extended periods, as happens with overnight charging, accelerates capacity loss through voltage stress and heat. Fast charging and gaming while plugged in also generate heat that speeds up battery wear, while deep discharges to 0% add further strain. The outlet says these effects compound over time, becoming measurable within a year and obvious after two.
A reader poll of over 1,300 respondents found most Samsung users satisfied with the One UI 9 update, with 35.1% calling it 'fine' and 25.9% saying they're 'loving it.' However, nearly 15% reported being unimpressed, with several commenters specifically citing faster battery drain as a problem after installing the Android 17-based update.
Comparing Apple's own battery specs for the 2011 and 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro models shows the newer M5 Max machine packs a larger 99.6 watt-hour battery into a chassis about 16% lighter and 31% thinner than its 2011 counterpart. Using Apple's stated web-browsing battery life, average power draw falls from about 11W in 2011 to about 6.2W now, while independent rundown testing shows an even steeper drop from roughly 10.4W to about 3.2W.
Apple advises that dust or earwax blocking the tiny contact points in the AirPods case can prevent proper charging, often causing uneven battery levels between the two earbuds. The company recommends cleaning the case and earbuds with a lint-free cloth, optionally lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol, or a soft-bristled toothbrush with micellar water followed by a distilled-water rinse. If problems persist, Apple suggests resetting the AirPods via the iPhone's Bluetooth settings and reconnecting them as new devices.
A team led by Dirk Witthaut at Forschungszentrum Jülich, working with the University of Cologne and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, has identified the cause of a recurring 60-second dip in European power grid frequency first noticed by grid operator Tennet Germany. The researchers found the pattern stems from large-scale battery storage systems that check their state of charge every minute, a behavior they confirmed occurs globally, not just in Europe. The findings are published in Nature Energy.