The global electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with sales increasing tenfold in six years. China leads production and adoption, benefiting from falling battery costs and government support. While Europe also shows strong growth, the US market has stagnated.
Amazon's Prime Day is approaching, but early deals offer significant discounts on popular products like Apple AirPods Pro 3, Ring's latest doorbell, and various smart home devices. These pre-Prime Day offers feature attractive prices on high-demand items.
Despite eight months in jail, a coup, and legal challenges, supporters of former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra doubt his political career is over, with some hoping for his retirement while acknowledging his continued influence.
The Honor Magic V6 boasts the thinnest design, largest battery, and best water resistance for a foldable, but only the battery offers a truly significant upgrade. While hardware improvements are incremental, the software, MagicOS, remains a drawback. Priced at RM 7,699 (~$1,930) in Malaysia and Singapore, it offers seven years of software support.
The UK government is reportedly planning to relax its 2030 electric vehicle sales targets, potentially lowering the mandate for pure EVs from 80% to 50% and allowing a larger share for hybrids. This move follows intense lobbying from the car industry and unions concerned about job security and manufacturing penalties.
Apple Watch users often face daily charging, prompting a search for alternatives. This report highlights wearables like the Whoop 5.0, Garmin Venu 4, Amazfit Bip 6, CMF Watch 3 Pro, Withings ScanWatch 2, and Oura Ring 5, offering extended battery life from a week to over a month, albeit with varying features and subscription models.
Adani Green Energy is constructing a 14 GWh battery storage system in Khavda, Gujarat, to combat clean energy wastage. The company aims to expand storage to 50 GWh within five years, addressing India's significant loss of renewable power due to insufficient storage infrastructure.
A homeowner shares their two-month experience with the EcoFlow PowerOcean home battery, detailing installation, performance, and cost savings. The system, costing £6,500 for a 6kW inverter and two 5kWh batteries, cut electricity bills in half, with an estimated six-year payback period. The author recommends maximizing capacity upfront and notes its value for EV tariffs, even without solar panels.
A poll by Android Authority shows that 44% of users want improved battery life in the upcoming Google Pixel 11 series, surpassing demands for better performance or AI features. Users also cited charging speed as a pain point.
Amazon is offering a five-pack of Blink security cameras and a video doorbell for $166.99, a significant saving ahead of Prime Day. The bundle includes advanced features like 2K+ resolution and color night vision.
A teardown of the Trump Mobile T1 by iFixit reveals it's virtually identical to the HTC U24 Pro, with minor differences in battery capacity and charging speed. Despite claims of American design and assembly, most components are sourced from China, with the phone likely manufactured there.
Independent experts have concluded that Donut Lab's "solid-state battery" is actually a conventional lithium-ion battery. The Finnish company allegedly raised $25 million from investors based on false claims about its battery technology.
Back Market Japan announced on June 11th a revamp of its quality standards for refurbished smartphones, including iPhones. The new standards, effective immediately, introduce three distinct battery capacity tiers (80-89%, 90-99%, and 100%) and enhance the premium grade to guarantee 100% battery capacity and genuine manufacturer parts.
Global electric vehicle battery separator volume increased by 17.7% to 5.55 billion sqm in Jan-Apr YoY. The market outside China saw a 38.4% surge. Chinese firms dominate with 89.6% market share, while Korean and Japanese firms saw declines.
FCNT has announced the new "arrows We3" smartphone, set to launch on June 25th. It features a compact design, a 5000mAh battery lasting two days, enhanced durability comparable to high-end models, and improved camera capabilities with a Sony sensor. The device also includes new features for children and seniors, though some AI functions are limited due to memory constraints.
BYD, the Shenzhen-based EV maker, has seen a strong rebound in overseas deliveries, surging 76% year-on-year to nearly 300,000 units in April and May. This recovery, driven by rising oil prices due to the US-Israel war with Iran, has bolstered founder Wang Chuanfu's ambition to become the world's largest carmaker by 2030.
GM is entering the booming energy storage market with a new sodium-ion battery chemistry, aiming for cost-effectiveness and supply chain resilience. While Tesla dominates, GM's deliberate approach focuses on long-term product development, with sodium-ion cells expected later this decade.
College students need portable laptops with long battery life. Aim for 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 13-14 inch screen. Consider processor options (Intel, AMD, Qualcomm for Windows; M-series for Mac; Chromebook Plus) and 1080p+ resolution screens.
BYD aims to be the world's largest automaker within five years, challenging Toyota. The Chinese company plans significant investment in Europe for battery tech and charging infrastructure, with new plants in Hungary. BYD also faces scrutiny in the US and EU over labor and environmental practices.
NSW government lawyers admitted a police officer battered former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas at a pro-Palestinian protest in Sydney. Thomas was hospitalized, required surgery, and had charges against her dropped. An officer faces charges for bodily harm.
New South Wales has admitted to battery and false imprisonment of Hannah Thomas, a former Greens candidate, who was punched in the eye by a police officer during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney. The state will pay her medical costs, but denies claims of malicious prosecution.
The UK's National Energy System Operator (Neso) has offered grid connections to over 700 clean energy projects, clearing a two-year backlog and enabling nearly 60% of schemes needed for 2030 targets. Reforms prioritize "shovel-ready" projects, boosting investor certainty and aiming to lower energy bills.
General Motors is advancing vehicle-to-grid capabilities and developing next-generation sodium-ion batteries to support energy storage and data centers. The automaker aims to combat rising energy costs for EV owners and reshape grid-scale energy storage.
The EU and UK car industries are urging the European Commission to adjust the Brexit trade deal, seeking a second suspension of tariffs on electric vehicle imports due to struggles in meeting 'made in Europe' battery production targets by 2027.
