When the rest of WIRED subscribers get their hands on our next print magazine, you, dear readers of Made in China, can proudly say you heard about it here first. The issue is all about China and ...

As brand new gadgets come in and old ones are moved out of homes, one 2026 ban to note aims to keep the batteries in those items out of landfills for the safety of people and property. Under the ...

Cold weather can kill a weak car battery fast. Learn the warning signs and how to test your battery before freezing temperatures leave you stranded. Winter is when weak batteries get exposed. Cold ...

You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...

Laptop batteries can be a bit of a mystery. You’ve been told when you bought your laptop that its battery can last a certain length of time, but can it really last that long? You don’t have to sit on ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's easy to find nearly any type of battery in a store, but the numerous brands that you can encounter can make it feel overwhelming to know ...

Microsoft has just introduced a subtle change to how the battery level is shown in the Windows 11 taskbar. It’s a really useful change because it introduces color and percentage options. Battery ...

You’ve seen the headlines: This battery breakthrough is going to change the electric vehicle forever. And then … silence. You head to the local showroom, and the cars all kind of look and feel the ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story. Solid-state batteries are the next quantum leap for EVs, unlocking more range, performance, and longevity. Chery Automobile’s prototype battery ...

Increased battery drain is normal following a major OS update. Your phone needs time to complete the setup in the background. iOS 26 offers a new Adaptive Power mode to extend your battery charge.

The iPhone 17 models have much longer battery life than the iPhone 16 models, with the exception of the iPhone Air because there's no comparable ‌iPhone 16‌ model. Battery life is up six hours for ...