Tesla held an invite-only launch event at its Sparks, Nevada factory to mark the start of high-volume production of the Tesla Semi, nearly eight years after it was first unveiled. Vehicle Engineering VP Lars Moravy confirmed the long-range version will travel about 500 miles per charge, with a standard version rated at roughly 325 miles, and fleet operators who had placed orders were recognized on stage. Elon Musk did not attend, appearing instead in a pre-recorded video while attending a White House state dinner.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-26
Geely announced a new battery pack capable of charging at up to 2.2 MW, going from 10 to 70 percent charge in 4.5 minutes and 10 to 98 percent in 8 minutes 40 seconds. The company says AI-driven predictive thermal management keeps average pack temperature around 55°C, with micro pulses of current used to reactivate lithium ions and extend battery life by 20 percent. The technology has already been tested in the Zeekr 001 and Lynk & Co 10 models.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-25
HTX Studio, a DIY tech creator, spent roughly two months building a desk that uses an overhead camera to detect a phone's position and a motorized system to slide a single wireless charging coil beneath it, rather than requiring the phone to sit on a fixed pad. The project, inspired by Apple's abandoned AirPower mat, also adds a transparent display with an animated cat that tracks the coil, plus standing-desk controls and other automation features, documented in a YouTube video.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-25
Geely Automotive announced a new AI-driven charging system paired with a smart-charging station capable of 2,250 kilowatts peak power. The company said tests on a Zeekr 001 and a Lynk & Co 10 reached 97% charge in under nine minutes, with software predicting battery temperature to adjust power flow in real time.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-24
Bentley has revealed the Torcal, its first all-electric model and fourth current model line, built on the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 800-volt PPE platform. The SUV comes in Core and S trims, both using a 113.2 kWh battery rated for up to 375 miles WLTP range (about 320 miles EPA) and 400 kW fast charging. The S trim produces 888 PS and 996 lb-ft of torque, reaching 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 162 mph, while the Core does 0-60 in 3.3 seconds.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-24
Android Authority published a roundup of eight Android features it says are underused, including notification history, app pairs for split-screen, clipboard history, reverse wireless charging and app pinning. The piece explains how to enable notification history via Settings, which logs alerts for 24 hours and can surface deleted messages from apps like WhatsApp, and how app pairs let users save split-screen app combinations for one-tap reuse.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-24
Bentley revealed the Torcal, its fourth model line and first all-electric vehicle, offering up to 375 miles of WLTP range and 16-minute 10-80% fast charging at 400kW. The dual-motor SUV produces up to 888 PS and 1,350 Nm in its sportiest S trim, reaching 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, while CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser called it one of the best Bentleys ever made.
wired.com
· 2026-09-23
Amazon is selling the UGREEN MagFlow 10,000mAh Qi2 25W Wireless Power Bank for $54.96, a 39% cut from its $89.99 list price. The magnetic battery pack is designed for MagSafe-compatible iPhones, offering 25W wireless charging plus a built-in USB-C cable and an extra USB-C port for wired use.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-22
INIU has released the SnapGo, a compact 10,000mAh portable battery that supports the Qi2.2 wireless charging standard and attaches magnetically to iPhones via MagSafe. The company positions it as capable of charging both smartphones and laptops without cables while on the move.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-22
Lithium-ion cells age from heat and from time spent at the extremes of charge. Most of the folklore about charging habits is either obsolete or beside the point.
gokawiil.com
· 2026-09-22
BLAVOR has released a 20000mAh Solar Power Bank aimed at fall camping and tailgating season. The device integrates four cables directly into its housing (two USB-C, one Lightning, one USB-A) alongside three extra ports, letting users charge up to six devices without packing separate cables, plus a solar panel and a top-mounted Qi wireless pad for iPhone and Apple Watch.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-21
USB to USB-C adapters may look identical externally but vary widely in the USB specification they support, power delivery capability and internal component quality. These differences affect transfer speeds, charging times and can even risk port damage if a mismatched adapter is used.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-21
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