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Pixel 11 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Comparing their cameras, display, battery and specs
This article compares the Pixel 11 Pro and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, focusing on their camera capabilities, display quality, battery life, and overall specifications. Google's flagship devices are positioned as direct competitors to Samsung's offerings.
Using your phone while it’s plugged in won’t destroy the battery — here’s why
Using a smartphone while it is plugged in does not inherently damage the battery due to a technology called bypass charging. This feature reroutes power to run the device directly, pausing battery recharging and mitigating heat buildup, which is the primary cause of battery degradation. While bypass charging is common in many Android phones, Apple iPhones do not currently support it.
What is a silicon carbon battery and is it the answer to smartphone battery life issues?
Silicon carbon batteries are being adopted by major Chinese smartphone manufacturers and now Samsung for its Fold lineup. This technology is being explored as a potential solution to improve smartphone battery life.
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General Motors is backing sodium-ion batteries for U.S. grid storage applications. This technology offers a potentially more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to current battery solutions for large-scale energy storage.
Why do phones still use battery when powered off?
This article explains why phone batteries continue to lose charge even when the device is powered off. It touches upon the underlying battery technology that leads to this continuous, albeit slow, discharge.
EV batteries could last much longer than experts first predicted
Modern electric vehicle batteries are demonstrating a longer lifespan than initially predicted by experts. This suggests advancements in battery technology are leading to improved performance and durability over time.
Assault and Batteries
This article discusses novel battery technologies that utilize molten salt to store renewable energy. It explores the potential of these innovative solutions to address the challenges of intermittent energy sources.
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Chinese scientists have developed a novel water battery technology that demonstrates exceptional longevity and reliable charging capabilities, potentially outlasting traditional power companies. This innovation in energy storage was reported by TechRadar.
Donut Lab's battery claims reportedly subject of whistleblower complaint
A whistleblower complaint has reportedly been filed against startup Donut Lab concerning its claims about solid-state battery technology. The complaint alleges that Donut Lab has overstated energy density and longevity, and lacks the claimed production capacity. Donut Lab and its manufacturing partner Nordic Nano deny the accusations, stating the complainant lacks sufficient knowledge.
What’s going on with Donut Lab?
Finnish startup Donut Lab has made extraordinary claims about its new solid-state battery technology, promising rapid charging, extreme longevity, and high energy density using common materials. However, the company has faced significant skepticism from industry experts and the public due to a lack of verifiable proof and what appears to be misdirection in its demonstrations. Despite releasing test results conducted by VTT Finland, the data has been scrutinized, with many pointing out discrepancies between the promised performance and the observed outcomes, leading to ongoing debate about the legitimacy of Donut Lab's claims.