The Swapery gives new meaning to swappable smartphone batteries
The Swapery has made its debut at CES, allowing users to quickly swap out smartphone drained batteries for fully recharged ones. The post The Swapery gives new meaning to swappable smartphone batteries appeared first on Phandroid. Power ba.....»»
Thinking aloud: What happens when children read for pleasure in classroom clubs
Every five years, the international Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) provides an assessment of how well grade 4 learners around the world read for meaning. And every time South Africa participates, the results are shocking. In.....»»
Prussian blue analogs unlock affordable, long-lasting lithium-ion batteries
Prussian blue (PB), a well-known pigment used to dye jeans, has been recognized as an emerging material for next-generation batteries. A team of researchers, led by Professor Hyun-Wook Lee in the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST has.....»»
Neutrons are a hot new way to measure the temperature of electronic components
From LEDs to batteries, our lives are full of electronics, and there is a constant push to make them more efficient and reliable. But as components become increasingly sophisticated, getting reliable temperature measurements of specific elements insi.....»»
Apple offers solution for parents concerned over school smartphone bans
With more schools looking to ban smartphones, Apple has a solution for parents who want to stay in touch with their kids......»»
5 Reasons to Wait for Pixel 9 & 4 Reasons Not To
If you’re on the hunt for a new smartphone in 2024, you’ll want to keep tabs on Pixel 9 rumors and you may even want to wait for Google’s rumored flagships. Unsurprisingly, Google’s working on successors for the Pixel 8 and Pi.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra power banks
Here are the best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra power banks to help you recharge the smartphone anytime you want. The post Best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra power banks appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 Ultra earlier this.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 officially announced with a heftier price tag
Samsung has officially announced their latest flip foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which comes with a host of upgrades. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 officially announced with a heftier price tag appeared first on Phandroid. A.....»»
iPhone 16 fast charging could 40W boost
Apple could make the iPhone 16 charge faster than ever, by allowing the fall smartphone releases to take in power at up to 40W.A render of the iPhone 16The fast-charging capabilities of the iPhone and other Apple products means users can get a sizabl.....»»
CATL poised to remain in global ‘pole position" on EV batteries despite U.S. tariffs
CATL is rapidly climbing the list of the world's largest suppliers as it pursues an aggressive global growth strategy......»»
Engineering eco-friendly solvents: An AI approach for carbon capture, biomass processing
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have developed a method leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate the identification of environmentally friendly solvents for industrial carbon capture, biomass processing, rechargeable batteries and ot.....»»
OnePlus might be working on a phone with unbelievably good battery life
OnePlus and Oppo are reportedly working on a smartphone with a much larger battery than we’re used to seeing on phones today......»»
An absurd new phone is coming to crush the iPhone and Android
A new smartphone with Web3, blockchain, and AI technology is coming to take on the might of Apple and Android later this year......»»
Lithium ion batteries a growing source of PFAS pollution, study finds
Texas Tech University's Jennifer Guelfo was part of a research team that found the use of a novel sub-class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in lithium ion batteries is a growing source of pollution in air and water......»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 14 Update Info (July, 2024)
Samsung’s Galaxy Android 14 update is rolling out which means we’re getting questions from Galaxy smartphone and tablet users. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. Our roadmap will help you set proper expectations as Samsun.....»»
5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a $600 smartphone that offers several great features. However, there are five great alternatives worth considering......»»
I used the CMF Phone 1, and it’s 2024’s best smartphone bargain
Looking for a new bargain Android phone? The CMF Phone 1 is what you want. Best of all, it's so much more than just another cheap phone......»»
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is my favorite smartphone. Here’s why.
I've used the iPhone 15 Pro Max since release, and although it's not perfect, it has become my favorite phone released since late 2023. Here's why......»»
Grab an unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 while it’s $270 cheaper
In the market for a new smartphone? Purchase the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 at Best Buy for just $850. Act fast, as we’re not sure how long this deal will last!.....»»
These oldest inhabited termite mounds have been active for 34,000 years
Scientists in South Africa have been stunned to discover that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are more than 30,000 years old, meaning they are the oldest known active termite hills......»»
Searching for dark matter with the coldest quantum detectors in the world
One of the greatest mysteries of science could be one step closer to being solved. Approximately 80% of the matter in the universe is dark, meaning that it cannot be seen. In fact, dark matter is passing through us constantly—possibly at a rate of.....»»