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Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire

Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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Apple recalls 2015 15-inch MacBook Pros over battery overheating and fire risks. Devices sold from Sep 2015 to Sep 2017 affected; replacements free.
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NEC introduces new warranty to optimise value for energy storage customers

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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Customers need to understand how a system's energy storage capacity degrades or fades so that they can predict the life and performance of the system.
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Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life

Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
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NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.
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Exclusive: Schneider Electric CTO stirs data centre disruption debate

Sat, 30th Jun 2018
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Kevin Brown says the last ten years has seen huge gains in the data centre industry, but now we need to start innovating for the next ten years.
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Lithium-Ion batteries critical to reducing power management costs

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Reliable and effective power management is essential to managing edge computing environments, but that is at risk from poor maintenance.
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Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ

Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Samsung says Note 7 customers who returned their devices should get in touch to arrange a pick up for their new Note 7.
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Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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After a huge launch, the Note 7 was labelled by many (myself included) as Samsung's best phone yet - now they've launched a fix for the fiery issue.
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HP announce a worldwide voluntary battery recall

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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HP initiates global recall for certain notebooks' batteries amid overheating fears, urges immediate cessation of use.
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Android phone dying fast? Facebook might be the culprit

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Facebook's Android app chews through smartphone battery life at a rapid rate and significantly reduces performance, according to recent reports.
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The apps sucking the life out of your phone

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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The latest report from AVG Technologies reveals what the top apps are for draining battery life on Android devices.
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Five simple ways to revive drowned gadgets

Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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It's a gadget owners worst nightmare: Having dropped a bundle of cash buying that shiny new gizmo, you've dropped it into the bath, sink or, yes, loo.
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World first: Solar wireless smartphone charger

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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MagSOL Labs unveils ESL, the pioneering solar-powered wireless phone charger, aiming to transform mobile charging globally.
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BatteryBox says it will double your MacBook Air's battery life

Fri, 28th Mar 2014
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Revolutionary BatteryBox claims to double MacBook Air's endurance, unveiling a leap in battery tech with its efficient batteryOS.
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Green innovations for the future

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Dougal Watt, CTO for IBM New Zealand, shares his vision of which five sustainable innovations will change our lives in the next five years.