Batteries
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MTI shows methanol fuel cell prototypes
(News) MTI Micro has unveiled prototype Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC) that can keep portable electronics products running for longer than conventional batteries and make recharging much easier.
(News) MTI Micro has unveiled prototype Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC) that can keep portable electronics products running for longer than conventional batteries and make recharging much easier.
US Bans Spare Lithium Batteries from Checked Bags
(News) Starting Jan. 1 air passengers in the U.S. are prohibited from carrying spare lithium batteries in checked baggage.
(News) Starting Jan. 1 air passengers in the U.S. are prohibited from carrying spare lithium batteries in checked baggage.
Fake, Flammable Laptop Batteries Prompt IBM Lawsuit
(News) IBM sues Shentech for selling laptop batteries that catch fire and sport allegedly fake IBM logos.
(News) IBM sues Shentech for selling laptop batteries that catch fire and sport allegedly fake IBM logos.
Smartphones get more accurate battery gauge
(News) Texas Instruments has adapted its fuel gauge laptop battery technology to work in smart phone or PDAs. The technology will allow users to accurately gauge how much runtime is left in their mobile devices.
(News) Texas Instruments has adapted its fuel gauge laptop battery technology to work in smart phone or PDAs. The technology will allow users to accurately gauge how much runtime is left in their mobile devices.
Sony runs Walkman off sugar-based bio battery
(News) A year ago it seemed Sony Corp. couldn't even get a laptop battery right. A massive recall of lithium-ion cells tainted its image and had the company scrambling, but on Thursday it reported a sweet breakthrough in bio battery technology.
(News) A year ago it seemed Sony Corp. couldn't even get a laptop battery right. A massive recall of lithium-ion cells tainted its image and had the company scrambling, but on Thursday it reported a sweet breakthrough in bio battery technology.
NewerTech NuPower Video+
(Reviews) Increases battery life significantly for a relatively low price, though its design is somewhat clunky.
(Reviews) Increases battery life significantly for a relatively low price, though its design is somewhat clunky.
Toshiba begins another recall for Sony batteries
(News) Toshiba Corp. is recalling a small batch of laptop batteries that could overheat and burn users, a company spokesman said Thursday.
(News) Toshiba Corp. is recalling a small batch of laptop batteries that could overheat and burn users, a company spokesman said Thursday.
Gateway recalls notebook batteries
(News) Gateway Inc. is recalling 14,000 batteries used in its notebook PCs after four customers reported that their computers had overheated, a similar condition to the massive battery recall that swept the industry in 2006.
(News) Gateway Inc. is recalling 14,000 batteries used in its notebook PCs after four customers reported that their computers had overheated, a similar condition to the massive battery recall that swept the industry in 2006.
Toshiba blames recalled battery for laptop fire
(News) Eight months after recalling potentially flammable notebook PC batteries, Toshiba Corp. is again urging its customers to trade in the defective units, saying one of its notebooks caught fire on May 24.
(News) Eight months after recalling potentially flammable notebook PC batteries, Toshiba Corp. is again urging its customers to trade in the defective units, saying one of its notebooks caught fire on May 24.
Acer: No major laptop battery improvement in offing
(News) Dreams of fuel cells serving the power needs of a laptop PC or other new technology to significantly increase battery life won't likely be available for years, an Acer Inc. executive says.
(News) Dreams of fuel cells serving the power needs of a laptop PC or other new technology to significantly increase battery life won't likely be available for years, an Acer Inc. executive says.
Acer recalls 27,000 notebook PC batteries
(News) Just six months after saying Acer Inc. laptop PC users would not need to replace any batteries amid a massive global recall, a company subsidiary announced a recall for 27,000 batteries in the U.S.
(News) Just six months after saying Acer Inc. laptop PC users would not need to replace any batteries amid a massive global recall, a company subsidiary announced a recall for 27,000 batteries in the U.S.
Microsoft denies it will sell fuel cells
(News) Microsoft Corp. won't resell the fuel-cell battery rechargers it is buying from Medis Technologies Ltd., the company said Tuesday.
(News) Microsoft Corp. won't resell the fuel-cell battery rechargers it is buying from Medis Technologies Ltd., the company said Tuesday.
Coming soon: a Microsoft fuel-cell charger
(News) A New York-based company that is one of a handful developing fuel cells for consumer electronics devices says it has started commercial production of a fuel cell-based recharger for Microsoft Corp.
(News) A New York-based company that is one of a handful developing fuel cells for consumer electronics devices says it has started commercial production of a fuel cell-based recharger for Microsoft Corp.
Battery Recall Made Easier
(News) Lenovo's 'Intelligent firmware' helped companies manage volume recalls and updates.
(News) Lenovo's 'Intelligent firmware' helped companies manage volume recalls and updates.
Sanyo, Lenovo to share cost of battery recall
(News) Japanese electronics company Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. and computer vendor Lenovo Group Ltd. are discussing how to pay for the recall of over 200,000 laptop PC batteries, but have agreed to share the burden.
(News) Japanese electronics company Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. and computer vendor Lenovo Group Ltd. are discussing how to pay for the recall of over 200,000 laptop PC batteries, but have agreed to share the burden.
Sanyo and Lenovo may share cost of battery recall
(News) Japanese electronics company Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. and computer vendor Lenovo Group Ltd. are discussing how to pay for the recall of over 200,000 laptop PC batteries, and may end up sharing the burden.
(News) Japanese electronics company Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. and computer vendor Lenovo Group Ltd. are discussing how to pay for the recall of over 200,000 laptop PC batteries, and may end up sharing the burden.
Lenovo Recalls 208,000 Notebook Batteries
(News) UPDATE: Batteries sold by Lenovo as ThinkPad options can overheat after being dropped; more users affected than previously reported.
(News) UPDATE: Batteries sold by Lenovo as ThinkPad options can overheat after being dropped; more users affected than previously reported.
Panasonic Develops Battery That Won't Overheat
(News) New battery a welcome addition to the market after battery recall costs laptop manufacturers millions.
(News) New battery a welcome addition to the market after battery recall costs laptop manufacturers millions.
Panasonic Recalls Laptop Batteries in Japan
Panasonic Recalls Laptop Batteries in Japan
Panasonic Recalls Laptop Batteries in Japan
MIT Researchers Extend Computer Life Without Batteries
(news) MIT Researchers Extend Computer Life Without Batteries
(news) MIT Researchers Extend Computer Life Without Batteries
Longer Life, Lower Cost for All Your Gadgets' Batteries
(howto) Longer Life, Lower Cost for All Your Gadgets' Batteries
(howto) Longer Life, Lower Cost for All Your Gadgets' Batteries
Better Battery Life for Your Digicam, MP3 Player?
(news) Better Battery Life for Your Digicam, MP3 Player?
(news) Better Battery Life for Your Digicam, MP3 Player?
Fujitsu-Siemens Recalls Faulty Laptop Batteries
(news) Fujitsu-Siemens Recalls Faulty Laptop Batteries
(news) Fujitsu-Siemens Recalls Faulty Laptop Batteries
NEC Delays Fuel Cell Launch
(news) Alternative power source for notebook PCs won't be available next year.
(news) Alternative power source for notebook PCs won't be available next year.
Hitachi, Toshiba Show Portable Fuel Cells
(news) Devices to power to PDAs, cell phones, and laptops could be available next year.
(news) Devices to power to PDAs, cell phones, and laptops could be available next year.
TI Readies Recharger-on-a-Chip
(news) With USB support, BqTiny II could shrink cameras, PDAs, and other devices.
(news) With USB support, BqTiny II could shrink cameras, PDAs, and other devices.
New Batteries Said to Charge in 15 Minutes
(news) Rayovac's I-C3 technology pairs new charger and batteries for much longer life and faster recharge.
(news) Rayovac's I-C3 technology pairs new charger and batteries for much longer life and faster recharge.
Next-Gen Batteries May Get Constant Charge
(news) Start-up explores fuel cell technology to boost life--or capabilities--of mobile devices.
(news) Start-up explores fuel cell technology to boost life--or capabilities--of mobile devices.
Mobile Computing Tips: No More Dead Batteries
(howto) Products to boost battery life: solar panels, fuel cells, rechargers.
(howto) Products to boost battery life: solar panels, fuel cells, rechargers.
Mobile Gear Gets a Charge on the Run
(news) More power to you: Seidio, IGo unveil kits that recharge notebooks, PDAs, cell phones from various sources.
(news) More power to you: Seidio, IGo unveil kits that recharge notebooks, PDAs, cell phones from various sources.