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Exspect launches Drop 'N' Charge wireless range
Wire-free charging for Wii and Xbox 360 9 September 2009 14:57 GMT
Exspect has launched a new "Drop ‘N’ Charge" range of chargers that claims to make it even easier to keep Nintendo Wii controllers, Wii Fit board, and Xbox 360 controllers fully charged.

Exspect says users need simply replace the standard batteries in their...
Duracell myGrid charging pad wirelessly charges your gadget life
Look mum no wires 21 August 2009 3:21 GMT
Duracell is the latest company to offer wireless charging for your gadgets with the launch of the Duracell myGrid charging pad,

The new charging gadget, which is likely to get battery nerds hot under the collar, will "eliminate the mess of multiple cords" by...
The ultimate guide to your iPhone and its battery
Hot tips on how to get more hours on a single charge 17 August 2009 15:01 GMT
Your iPhone battery is a complex creature. Its little Lithium-ion polymer mind can seem hell bent on halting your handset just when you need it the most. But fear not. Pocket-lint is here to help with our complete guide on everything you need to know about your Apple mobile's...
Sony develops long-lasting, fast-recharging batteries
Four times the lifespan, and charges in 30m 11 August 2009 17:12 GMT
It's taken Sony a little while to get around to telling us, but apparently since June the company has been shipping a massively improved rechargeable battery using "Olivine-type Lithium Iron Phosphate" as a cathode.

We only got a D for A-level Chemistry, so...
Kodak launches solar charger
Offering full power after just 28 hours of sunshine 29 July 2009 12:04 GMT
Kodak has introduced a new line of portable charging solutions, including a new eco option that's solar-powered.

Device-dependent, the Kodak Solar Charger KS100-C+2 produces enough power to deliver 1.5 charges to a mobile phone, run an iPod or other music player...
Printable ultra-thin batteries due by end of year?
Brings new meaning to "flat battery" 3 July 2009 9:46 GMT
A team of German scientists claim to have invented an ultra-thin battery that weighs less than a gram, measures less than a mm in thickness and can be printed out.

They can provide 1.5V each, so in series they'll put out up to 6V. What's more, the team reckons...
Energizer Energi To Go range launches to power your gadgets
From phones to laptops the company says it has the juice for you 26 June 2009 19:53 GMT
Energizer has launched a new range of portable batteries for gadgets of all shapes and sizes, as it continues its move away from traditional AA and AAA batteries.

The new range called Energizer Energi To Go has just had a US launch with the promise of making...
iPhone battery life complaints flood in
No response from Apple 24 June 2009 10:30 GMT
Complaints have poured in to Pocket-lint about the iPhone's battery life since the 3.0 update was applied. Some users are reporting that their phones are getting hot and draining as fast as 20% per hour with zero use.

"Before the upgrade to 3.0 I would have...
Battery life issues reported with iPhone 3.0 update
Users complain of phones getting hot and draining quick 22 June 2009 17:26 GMT
Pocket-lint has learnt that a number of iPhone 3G users are seeing battery life trouble since upgrading to the 3.0 firmware. It doesn't appear to be affecting all users, but some note their handsets getting hot and suffering severely reduced lifespan.

The problem...
13-inch MacBook Pro's battery is replaceable
iFixit says you just need a Philips screwdriver 11 June 2009 9:49 GMT
iFixit has now completed its teardown of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, and it makes interesting reading for anyone curious about the innards of the new machine.

Gems revealed by the site include the fact that the SD card slot isn't completely captive, so your memory...
Mophie announces Juice Pack Air case/battery combo for iPhone
Double the juice for your iPhone 21 May 2009 13:03 GMT
iPhone accessories company mophie has announced the worldwide availability of its Juice Pack Air product - a combination of case and external battery for the iPhone.

Mophie claims that it's the thinnest Apple-certified external battery available for the handset....
HyperMac promises 32 hours battery life for MacBooks
Sanho intros new range 5 May 2009 9:35 GMT
In the States Sanho has introduced the "HyperMac" range, external MacBook battery packs that work with all Apple MacBooks including Pro and Air models.

Available in 4 different capacities of 60Wh, 100Wh, 150Wh and 222Wh (compared to MacBook Air's 37Wh internal...
Duracell launches in-car USB Charger
Power in your motor 24 April 2009 9:11 GMT
In the States, Duracell has launched the Duracell USB Charger, a USB charging port that plugs right into the car's DC socket, along with three different connectors for the Duracell My Pocket Charger.

Described as one of the smallest and simplest USB charging...
VIDEO: Griffin's latest in-car offerings
Accessories for more musical motoring 8 April 2009 17:46 GMT
Pocket-lint's Stuart Miles was at the London launch of Griffin's new range of in-car iPod and iPhone accessories. Hit play now to see new solutions to help you listen to music in your car more easily. Or more gadget-ity, at the very least.
MIT scientists make lithium battery breakthrough
Can charge in seconds 12 March 2009 9:12 GMT
MIT scientists have redeveloped the lithium battery in a breakthrough that could see batteries recharging in seconds.

Ordinary lithium batteries dispense power slowly and charge slowly, but the batteries the MIT boffins are working on can be fully charged and...
Ted Baker-branded chargers available
For that designer electricity your gadget craves 5 March 2009 16:36 GMT
Proporta is offering a designer way to charge up your portable gadgetry.

For all you label lovers, "Ted's Six Pack", is Ted Baker-branded range of items that will charge up your gadgets with special designer electricity.

The "Mobile Device Charger",...
Apple reveals pricing for 17-inch MacBook battery replacement
What will you have to pay after 1000 charges? 14 January 2009 9:59 GMT
Apple has revealed what the costs will be for replacing the built-in battery in the new 17-inch MacBook Pro.

The battery, that Apple claims will provide up to 8 hours juice and be good for 1000 charges, cannot be swapped out by consumers, but can be replaced...
iGo to debut new eco-friendly chargers at CES
New green models coming soon 24 December 2008 14:02 GMT
iGo, the company that offers multi-device chargers for laptops and mobile phones has said that it plans to debut an eco friendly laptop charger at CES in Las Vegas in January.

iGo power products with iGo Green Technology, as the company is calling it, promise...
Richard Solo shows off 1800 iPhone battery
As stylish as the phone itself 12 November 2008 14:45 GMT
The Richard Solo 1800 is a rather nice looking 1800mAh battery pack, that you won't be ashamed of connecting your iPhone up to.

No price as yet though...
USB battery charger by Varta launches
Compact accessory on sale for a tenner 3 November 2008 16:17 GMT
A new way to charge batteries on the go has launched with the introduction of the compact USB battery charger by Varta.

The pocket-sized Varta USB charger is described as smaller than most mobile phones and - in the run up to Christmas - "the ideal accessory...
Sony recalls more laptop batteries
HP, Dell and Toshiba products affected 31 October 2008 9:34 GMT
Sony has found itself embroiled in yet another expensive battery recall programme.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Sony, HP, Toshiba and Dell, today announced a voluntary recall of around 100,000 laptop batteries.
iPow iPhone charger case launches
For double capacity 27 October 2008 17:27 GMT
The iPow external battery case has launched in the UK, on sale with TwistedCarbon.com.

The leather flip case protects your device whilst the integrated battery doubles the power capacity.

The case also incorporates mini stereo speakers so you can...
Panasonic unveils new power plan
Fuel cell battery prototypes unveiled 20 October 2008 15:46 GMT
They may not offer a longer battery life than previous models, but these concepts from Panasonic are still worth a mention as they are half the size.

The two new fuel cell battery prototypes for mobile devices deliver a maximum output of 20W and a 20 hour battery...
Apple could be forced to make replaceable iPhone batteries
EU directive on the cards 9 October 2008 14:51 GMT
A new European Union directive could see Apple forced to make the replaceable batteries for its iPhone.

In a move that is sure to win the support of grumbling iPhone users, a new EU rule, which is part of wider bid to make electronics more eco friendly, may...
Bowens launches second generation Travelpak
New portable battery pack for Gemini Monoblocs 9 October 2008 12:10 GMT
Bowens has announced the launch of the new Travelpak portable battery pack for Bowens Esprit Gemini Monoblocs.

Having been revamped and redesigned, the second generation Travelpak allows location photographers to "hot-swap" in a second battery if the first runs...