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Batteries in New iPhones Could Have Shorter Life Spans

2018-01-23 18:20:50| TechNewsWorld

There was some bad news for owners of the latest iPhone models on Monday. Batteries in the iPhone 8 and X may have shorter life spans than those in prior models. Typically, phone batteries begin losing their effectiveness after 500 recharges. Up to that point, they can hold up to 80 percent of their charge. After that, it's usually downhill for the battery.

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At CES, AA-Sized Forever Batteries That Suck Power Out of the Air

2018-01-12 17:30:16| Extremetech

The idea of a battery that never runs out of power is far more science fiction than science fact -- but one company at CES thinks they can build exactly that, thanks to wireless charging. The post At CES, AA-Sized ‘Forever Batteries’ That Suck Power Out of the Air appeared first on ExtremeTech.

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HP Recalls Laptop Batteries Over Fire Risk

2018-01-05 19:10:42| PC Magazine Notebooks Product Guide

HP's safety recall and replacement program applies to 52,600 laptop batteries, which 'have the potential to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to customers.'

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