The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/Insider A Tesla owner went viral on TikTok after he posted a series of videos on issues with his Model S. Mario Zelaya claims he was locked out of the car after the battery died, which would cost over $ 20,000 to fix. Last year, a Finnish Tesla owner blew […]
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Apple listened to your complaints and is changing iOS 16’s battery percentage icon
Ever since the world got its first look at iOS 16’s reintroduced battery percentage indicator at the start of last month, people have voiced strong opinions about the icon. Many, including Engadget Deputy Editor Cherlynn Low, felt Apple could have done a better job with it. In its current iteration, the icon remains static – […]
Beyond Meat suspends its chief operating officer effective immediately after he was arrested and charged with 3rd-degree battery for allegedly biting a man’s nose
Getty Images Beyond Meat has suspended its COO after he was arrested and charged with 3rd-degree battery and terroristic threatening. Authorities said Doug Ramsey ripped "the flesh" off a man's nose after the two got into a small car accident. According to local news reports, Ramsey turned violent and threatened to kill the other driver. […]
Samsung’s Galaxy A23 5G packs a 120Hz display and a huge battery for $300
Just over a week ago, Samsung introduced a 5G version of the budget Galaxy A23 smartphone in Taiwan. The company has now decided to bring it to the U.S. with an attractive asking price of $ 300 for an unlocked unit. To recall, the LTE version the Galaxy A23 has been on sale in U.S. […]
7 ways to troubleshoot if your laptop battery is not charging
There are several reasons why your laptop battery may not be charging properly. worldofstock/Getty Images If your laptop battery isn't charging, first make sure there is no problem with your power adapter and cable. On a modern laptop that charges via USB-C, make sure you're using the right USB-C port. Here are seven ways to […]
Jeremy Clarkson sparks controversy over ‘flat battery’ remark: ‘No way did he say that!’
The options were: Le Mans 24 Hours, Monaco Grand Prix, Indy 500 or Isle of Man TT. Andrew asked to phone his friend Elsa but not to tell her what was a stake if they got the question wrong. They rang Elsa and Andrew read her the question but she had no idea what the […]
Jo Brand: ‘Only a matter of time’ Eamonn Holmes hits out over ‘battery acid’ remark
Jo Brand, 61, has faced a huge backlash for her comments on the Heresy programme on BBC Radio 4 and has since apologised for her actions. Although the comedian said she would never go through with the criminal act of violence, many have called for action, with Brexit party politician Nigel Farage, 55, stating the […]
Shell buys Sonnen, Tesla’s competitor in the home battery business
Enlarge / An employee working for the manufacturer of solar batteries, Sonnen GmbH, in the Bavarian village Wildpoldsried, southern Germany, is pictured on July 5, 2016. (credit: CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images) On Friday, oil major Royal Dutch Shell and German energy storage company Sonnen announced that Shell would acquire Sonnen for an undisclosed amount. Sonnen has […]
Samsung teases new Notebook 9 Pen with 15-hour battery life before CES 2019
Samsung We weren’t impressed with this year’s Notebook 9 Pen, Samsung’s attempt at a high-end ultrabook, but the company will be trying again in 2019. Samsung announced two new versions of the Notebook 9 Pen—a 13-inch and a 15-inch model—that it will show off at CES in January and release sometime in 2019. At first […]
Battery idea: Hydroelectric pumped storage, but with bricks
A mock-up of what Energy Vault’s tower looks like. (credit: Energy Vault) A company called Energy Vault has proposed a new utility-scale battery that is both old and new at the same time. The “battery” is mechanical, rather than chemical, and stores energy much like pumped hydro does, but it does it with bricks. If […]