Apple's battery guide describes lithium-ion batteries as "consumable components" that naturally lose capacity over time. To slow that decline, iPhones use Optimized Battery Charging, which learns your ...

Other Android makers like Google, OnePlus and Xiaomi include comparable options -- often called Adaptive Charging, Optimized Charging or Battery Care -- that dynamically slow power delivery or limit ...

They are the expensive hearts of the vehicles they power, but an engine can last for decades and be repaired, while a battery ...

Is it OK to check your phone’s power bank? Can you charge your tablet in the overhead bin? What about a cordless hair dryer? The rules have changed this year. Here’s what to know. By Claire Fahy Over ...

So you finally decided to start building a collection of cordless power tools for your home improvement and DIY projects. As you start shopping around, you'll quickly notice that it's not just the ...

As I bring my electric air conditioning project to a not-completely-resolved close for the season, I want to talk about ...

The tiny Cycplus AS2 Ultra is one of the lightest electric mini-pumps on the market, yet it still performs when it matters.

Winter is coming … and so too could be a dead car battery. Colder weather can quickly drain your battery’s power output and ...

The Penn State team addressed the existing conflict between a battery's performance in cold weather and its stability in hot ...

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...

Who is this for? The person who never remembers to charge their phone overnight. Anker’s MagGo power bank was one of the first Qi2-certified products to come to market — and it’s still one of the most ...