Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...

Normally, Colton the dog is a very good boy! The Sasser family from Chapel Hill was shocked after their very sweet boy managed to start a fire in their home last year. David Sasser with Chapel Hill ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Magic 8 Pro fits in a 7,200mAh battery, though the European version will be smaller. The Magic 8 Pro fits in ...

Video shared with WRAL News shows the moment a lithium-ion battery caught fire inside a home, feet away from a dog. The dog, Colton, set off the fire after chewing on a battery-powered device. Other ...

Every few weeks, it seems, yet another lab proclaims yet another breakthrough in the race to perfect solid-state batteries: next-generation power packs that promise to give us electric vehicles (EVs) ...

Toyota is set to launch the world’s first solid-state battery EVs by 2027, with safer, longer-lasting batteries and faster charging for upcoming models. Toyota is edging closer to what could be the ...

With questions surrounding Li-ion batteries being able to meet energy density demands going forward, companies like CATL are turning to sodium-ion alternatives. Unlike lithium, sodium is an abundant ...

Is it OK to check your phone’s power bank? Can you charge your tablet in the overhead bin? What about a cordless hair dryer? The rules have changed this year. Here’s what to know. By Claire Fahy Over ...

Imagine an electric vehicle that charges in minutes, travels over 1,200 kilometers on a single charge, and eliminates the risk of battery fires altogether. This isn’t science fiction, it’s the promise ...

Did you know lithium-ion batteries can start a house fire? These batteries are found in everything from laptops and cellphones to e-bikes and electric cars — and can quickly transform from useful ...

Base Power has built one of the largest battery storage systems in Texas in two years — and now it wants to grow faster. The Austin-based startup, which had raised $200 million in April, is back with ...

Toyota is doubling down on the “holy grail” of EV tech — all-solid-state batteries. Its first EV could arrive as soon as 2027, promising longer driving range, faster charging times, and more. Toyota ...