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# battery
Rod Stewart charged after allegedly punching hotel security guard in Florida
Stewart was reportedly attempting to enter a private event with his 39-year-old son
# Overheating
Fire hazard: Lenovo laptops recalled due to battery fault
The overheating hazard was caused by a faulty screw, the company said.
# live a better life
Easy ways to stop your phone battery from ruining your day
Does your battery stress you out? Then read on for a solution.
# galaxy note 7
Samsung confirms faulty batteries led to exploding phones
The South Korean manufacturer lost billions in profit as a result of the phon
# get ready
Six tips for motorists as surge in breakdowns expected when winter weather arrives
“Your battery could let you down but your tyres might get you killed.”
# Explosive
Samsung suspends sales of Galaxy Note 7 after reports of exploding batteries
Samsung has so far sold one million units of the Note 7.
# charged up
This breakthrough could help double the battery life of future phones
Lithium-metal batteries can hold twice the capacity as a normal lithium-ion battery
# in the background
Your phone's battery life is being used to track you online
Tracking scripts can be used to read a device’s battery level, allowing a site or ad to identify the same person from different visits.
# Australia
Cyclist hospitalised after iPhone 'explodes' under his leg
The British man was cycling when he fell on his phone and it burned his leg.
# TechKnowHow
Is it bad if you keep your laptop plugged in all the time?
You might not think about it much, but there is one thing to be concerned about.
# TechKnowHow
What do you do when a single app becomes a battery hog?
There are ways to identify it and remedy the problem.
# In Tandem
The latest iOS update allows two useful iPhone features to work together
Now you can read at nighttime without having to worry too much about battery life.
# going further
So how can you really take care of your battery life?
There are many beliefs surrounding them – but what are the facts?
# battery
A breakthrough battery that can last you a lifetime has been developed
The battery can be recharged up to 200,000 times without any loss of capacity or power.
# expectations
An expert in batteries explains why your phone won't last longer than a day
It’s all to do with what people and smartphone companies want.
# Q-tip
In case you're still wondering, closing apps does not speed up your iPhone
And Apple has pretty much confirmed it to be the case.
# fast charge
This smartphone company says it can charge a phone fully in 15 minutes
The Chinese company Oppo says it can fully charge a 2,500mAH battery in the space of 15 minutes.
# Allegations
Chris Brown denies hitting woman at Las Vegas hotel
The singer’s publicist said the claims are “unequivocally untrue”.
# 12 days of tech
This is how you find out which apps are draining your phone's battery life
Sometimes it can be one app that is causing the problem.
# long lasting
Anyone like a smartphone that can last for 10 days? Step right up
You may not have ever heard of Oukitel before, but its latest smartphone has one thing going for it.
# charged up
Apple has an answer for your iPhone battery woes, but it will cost you
Its new Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 6 and 6s will cost users €119.
# fast charge
This new smartphone battery charges to almost half-capacity in five minutes
Although it needs to be a removable battery for it to work.
# charged up
Microsoft has a unique idea to help make laptop batteries last much longer
And it doesn’t require an entirely new type of battery.
# Too much information?
Can your phone's battery really be used to spy on you?
In the short-term, it can.
# Google I/O
Google has a big idea to help you save your phone's battery power
And other major announcements from Google’s developer conference last night.
# TechGuide
Is your phone overheating regularly? Here's how you can fix it
If it’s happening often, it’s recommended you fix it asap.
# TechGuide
These are the reasons your smartphone keeps running out of battery power
Nothing lasts forever, but you can make your battery last longer before you need to charge it.
# Mobile Charger
This battery only needs one minute to charge completely
The aluminium-ion battery, developed by scientists at Stanford University, is inexpensive and safer than traditional lithium-ion batteries.
# Battery Anxiety
5 tricks that will supercharge your iPhone in 5 minutes
20% fear.
# lifespan
Dyson could hold the key to doubling your smartphone's battery life
It’s invested in a company that creates solid-state batteries, which could lead to improved battery life for all your devices.
# Week in Web
Weird Wide Web: A miracle phone battery, updating your relationship status and the kitchen of the future
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.
# Up In The Air
Here's what happens when you film with a drone... and its battery runs out
Oh dear.
# charged up
This insole could help solve your iPhone battery problems
SolePower, one of the many startups attending the Web Summit, has developed an insole that turns each step you take into electricity and charges your devices.
# drained
Own an iPhone 5? Your battery may be defective and need to be replaced
Apple said that a “very small percentage” of iPhone 5 devices had battery problems and has launched a free replacement scheme for those affected.
# recharging
This device can fully charge a smartphone in 30 seconds
StoreDot, a startup from Tel Aviv, says its charger and battery can fully power a smartphone in the space of half a minute.
# staying power
10 ways to improve your smartphone's battery life
Give yourself one less thing to worry about the next time you check your phone.
# Apple
Apple unveils new Macs and thinner iPad Air
The company showed off the new products at an event in San Francisco.
# Energy
This battery uses sewage to generate energy
The battery harnesses a special type of microbe to produce electricity by digesting the plant and animal waste dissolved in the wastewater.
# Week in Web
Weird Wide Web: Ninja turtles, 'Funderwear' and a couch potato's best friend
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.
# Trial
Irish nanny due in Boston court today over baby death
Aisling McCarthy Brady who is originally from Cavan will face charges of assault and battery of a 1-year-old child.