[ad_1] marketology / Shutterstock.com Disposable batteries are often the longest-lasting option for low-drain electronic devices. They may also be required on some devices. We often suggest purchasing rechargeable AA and AAA batteries as they are much cheaper than traditional disposable batteries. But there are several situations where disposable batteries are preferable. In fact, some devices … Read more
[ad_1] Cory Gunther/Review Geek Like any lithium-ion battery, your electric bike battery will degrade over time, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it for years to come. These days, everything runs on a battery that we have to recharge, from phones and electric cars to electric bikes. If you’re getting ready to buy your … Read more
[ad_1] News It can work for almost two hours with the right battery. makita Here’s something weird for you contractors and campers out there; a Makita portable microwave that runs on power tool batteries. Released in Japan for ¥71,500 (about $550 USD), the MW001GZ promises to heat food on the go with up to 500 … Read more
[ad_1] Justin Duino / Instruction Geek Smartphones have been in our lives for almost two decades and we have seen great improvements in that time. However, one thing has stayed pretty much the same: charging your phone every day. Why hasn’t battery life improved along with everything else? Larger, higher-resolution screens, powerful processors, smart software … Read more
[ad_1] lutron Smart blinds batteries require replacement or recharging every 6-12 months on average. Some manufacturers offer options that last for years between maintenance. Most of the smart blinds on the market are not hardwired but instead use an internal battery, which begs the question: how often should you change or recharge the batteries in … Read more
[ad_1] gravitricity Gravity batteries store energy using gravity. They are often used to store energy from renewable sources such as solar and wind. For example, a gravity battery could use solar power to pump water uphill on a sunny day and then, on a cloudy day, let the water flow downhill (using gravity) and generate … Read more
[ad_1] electronic identification Whether you’re tired of your Dyson stick vacuum’s short run time, or you’d rather not replace a worn-out battery with an expensive one, here’s a novel solution: use power tool batteries instead. Why use power tool batteries with your Dyson stick vacuum? We’re big fans of Dyson stick vacuums, but their biggest … Read more
[ad_1] Flystock / Shutterstock.com You may be concerned that, like the battery in your smartphone or laptop, an electric vehicle (EV) battery will lose capacity after just a couple of years of use. The good news is that the vast majority of Tesla batteries last much longer than that, and we’ll explain why. You can … Read more
[ad_1] Ford The most vital component of any electric car is the battery, and the health of the battery can significantly affect the range and value of the car. The US state of California is now setting rules for batteries used in electric vehicles. The California Air Resources Board adopted new rules this week that … Read more
[ad_1] Perutskyi Petro / Shutterstock.com When you’re shopping for a phone or portable charger, you’re bound to come across the term milliamp hours or the abbreviation mAh. Not sure what this means? It’s a simple concept, and figuring out what you need is relatively easy. What are milliamp hours? Milliamp hours is a unit that … Read more
[ad_1] DenPhotos / Shutterstock.com Dark mode is often recommended as a way to conserve battery life on devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. But can it really boost your mobile device’s battery backup? Here is everything you need to know. What is dark mode? Before we talk about the impact of dark mode on your … Read more