Most current generation smartwatches need to be charged up at the end of the day. A new battery unveiled this week by LG Chem, could help alleviate those tense hours at the end of the day when you’re not sure if your smartwatch will be able to keep up with you. The new LG Chem battery sports a hexagonal design […]
Batteries
Swatch to release long-life battery for smartwatches in 2016
Swatch has already confirmed plans to release a smartwatch sometime this year. Little is known about it but it will include mobile payment support via NFC. Swatch CEO Nick Hayek has now revealed to a Swiss newspaper that his company is also working on a smartwatch battery that would do away with the need for nightly recharging. The new battery […]
Recharge your batteries with motion-powered fabrics
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 […]