Batteries stories - Page 3
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.
NEC introduces new warranty to optimise value for energy storage customers
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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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.
Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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clean technologies
Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
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.
Exclusive: Schneider Electric CTO stirs data centre disruption debate
Sat, 30th Jun 2018
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digital transformation
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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.
Lithium-Ion batteries critical to reducing power management costs
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Reliable and effective power management is essential to managing edge computing environments, but that is at risk from poor maintenance.
Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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power / energy
Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The apps sucking the life out of your phone
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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avg technologies
The latest report from AVG Technologies reveals what the top apps are for draining battery life on Android devices.
Five simple ways to revive drowned gadgets
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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technology gifts
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.
World first: Solar wireless smartphone charger
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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energy efficient
MagSOL Labs unveils ESL, the pioneering solar-powered wireless phone charger, aiming to transform mobile charging globally.
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.
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.