Batteries

Recharge your batteries with motion-powered fabrics

Triboelectric clothing concept

The perenial complaint about the battery life of our mobile devices has found new life with wearables. With most smartwatches needing to be recharged nightly, consumers continue to voice their wish for longer battery life. Could another wearable be the answer that everyone has been looking for? Scientists at the Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea have come up with a motion-powered […]

Mugen offers 6400mAh Extended Battery for Samsung Galaxy Note II

The Samsung Galaxy Note II comes with a sizeable 3,100mAh battery but should that prove not be enough for you, there is a new accessory you’ll be interested in. The Mugen HLI-N7100XL battery comes with 6,400mAh of capacity, over twice that of the original. The Mugen HLI-N7100XL comes with a redesigned battery door to accommodate the new battery’s larger size. […]

Sony recalls another 100,000 notebook batteries

Sony is recalling about 100,000 lithium-ion batteries due to overheating problems that can lead to fire and burn hazards for consumers. To date, there have been 19 reports of batteries overheating, including 17 reports of flames/fire (10 resulting in minor property damage) and two incidents where consumers experienced minor burns. The U.S. recall affects about 35,000 batteries but there are […]