Europe is slowly catching up, both in terms of battery production and recycling, with car manufacturers leading the charge to reclaim the valuable materials.The IEA forecasts that recycling could meet up to 12 percent of the EV industry’s demand for lithium, nickel, copper and cobalt by 2040. The Volkswagen Group—which includes Audi, Porsche and other … Read more
Kerry Wan/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe new Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra ditches the brand’s small phone identity in favor of display performance and power.That puts the $899 handset in a competitive market dominated by the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Google.Niche features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, 144Hz display, and more make the Zenfone 11 Ultra worth … Read more
Back in 2022, Anker released its Sleep A10 noise-blocking sleep earbuds under its Soundcore brand. At the time, they were a value alternative to Bose’s now discontinued Sleepbuds II, and they had a lot to like about them, though they were far from perfect. This story is part of Sleep Awareness Month 2024, CNET’s deep … Read more
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET A power bank boasting a massive capacity of 9 million milliamp hours (mAh) that fits in the palm of your hand, all for just a little over $10, sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, you know what they say. A reader brought this listing to my attention, questioning the validity … Read more
The cargo pallet after being tossed by the by the Canadarm2 robotic arm in 2021.Photo: NASA On Friday, March 8, a pallet of used batteries from the International Space Station (ISS) reentered Earth’s atmosphere over the Gulf of Mexico following an unpredictable journey through orbit. Taking out the Trash (in Space) The pallet contained nine … Read more
Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon just launched a new Ring Battery Doorbell Pro for $230.The high-end video doorbell is battery powered, making it easy to install anywhere, and has the Pro features for which Ring is known, such as Bird’s Eye View and 3D Motion Detection.My biggest problem with Ring is that you need … Read more
Kayla Solino/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeaways Casely’s Power Pod MagSafe battery pack combines form and function effortlessly.The $60 battery pack can boost your devices with up to 5,000mAh of added juice via USB-C charging or wireless charging (Qi and MagSafe). If you’re purely after a powerful or multifunctional battery pack, you’re better off with alternatives with more features like … Read more
Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is available for a limited time at $150, with a 17% discount from its usual $180 price.The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus offers a clear head-to-toe view of your front door, has a removable rechargeable battery pack, and offers reliable motion-detection alerts and a seamless integration … Read more
Artie Beaty/ZDNET If you use Google Maps for navigation, a new feature will not only make your driving safer, it’ll make your phone’s battery last longer. Also: The best rugged phones: Expert tested Starting today, Maps users on both Android and iOS gain access to glanceable directions (or turn-by-turn navigation), updated ETA, and the next … Read more
From chocolate phones to handheld batteries that throw a phone into them, this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is serving as a showcase for how unique phones are still possible — even after years of touchscreen slabs running iOS and Android. And this year it’s not just phone-inspired creations. Robot dogs and electric cars … Read more