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Wearables
fromThe Verge
4 hours ago

Energizer's new coin batteries won't cause ingestion burns if swallowed

Energizer launched the Ultimate Child Shield lithium coin batteries, designed to eliminate ingestion burn risks if swallowed.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

US Marines are readying for a flood of new drones and the headaches that come with them

We've got young kids right now that are going out, and their sole job is to make sure that these things are keeping their charge.
Science
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
6 days ago

This common travel habit is now banned on American Airlines flights

American Airlines limits passengers to two portable chargers due to safety concerns over lithium batteries.
#southwest-airlines
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago
Travel

Southwest's new portable charger policy was vindicated after just 24 hours when a flight diverted due to a smoking battery pack

fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago
Travel

Southwest's new portable charger policy was vindicated after just 24 hours when a flight diverted due to a smoking battery pack

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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Ebike and e-scooter fires in UK rise to new record highs

Ebike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged to record levels in 2025, raising safety concerns over lithium batteries and unregulated sales.
Environment
fromWIRED
3 months ago

What Happens When a Chinese Battery Factory Comes to Town

Most lithium batteries made in Hungary are exported to wealthier Western EV markets, leaving local consumers disconnected and domestic EV adoption sluggish.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Chinese EV Batteries Are Eating the World

China dominates global lithium battery production and its technology and investment drive European battery projects like Douai, reshaping energy and auto industries.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

How to stay safe as airlines crack down on power banks

Airlines are tightening power-bank rules after growing lithium-battery incidents increased onboard fire risk and prompted stricter safety measures.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Plane fire shows why airlines are taking battery safety so seriously

A lithium-battery in hand luggage ignited on an SAS flight in Oslo, causing evacuation and eight hospitalizations.
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US news
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

A United flight u-turned over the Atlantic coast when a passenger's laptop fell through a gap into the plane's hold

A United flight returned to D.C. to retrieve a passenger laptop that fell into a gap to the cargo hold due to lithium-battery fire risk.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

After a spate of power bank fires, the FAA says airlines need to be stricter about passengers' batteries on planes

Airlines urged to keep lithium-battery devices visible and accessible in cabins after FAA alert and rising incidents, prompting stricter carry-on and charging rules.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Emirates becomes the biggest airline to crack down on power banks

Emirates prohibits passengers from using power banks on flights starting October 1, 2023, in response to a spike in lithium battery-related incidents, with strict regulations in place.
Digital life
Video games
fromEngadget
11 months ago

The Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent

Nintendo's Switch 2 features an optional battery preservation mode to maintain battery health by capping charge at 90%.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 year ago

I tested this 130-pound power station off-grid - my buying advice after a week

Will Lord demonstrates the effectiveness of power stations in real-life conditions, assessing their performance under various circumstances.
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