Batteries stories - Page 4
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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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.
Vertiv Asia launches flagship battery cabinet for data center UPS
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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Vertiv Asia unveils its HPL lithium-ion battery cabinet for data centre UPS, offering enhanced efficiency, longevity, and real-time monitoring.
5 aspects to understand about UPS battery backup
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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Schneider Electric's Atin Chhabra discusses the ins and outs of UPS battery backup and what to consider when implementing.
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.
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.
Kokam says days are numbered for lead acid batteries in the data centre
Sat, 7th Jul 2018
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The battery solutions provider says the lead acid option is unwieldy, require heavy maintenance, lasts less than 5 years, and has a large footprint,.
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.
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.
Murata introduces 'Fortelion' system for emergency load management
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Murata launches the 'Fortelion' system, an advanced energy storage solution designed for emergency load management, in partnership with JFS.
AU govt echoes HP's recall of potentially fiery laptop batteries
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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The ACCC has reiterated HP’s recall with one of its own in an attempt to get Aussie consumers to check and replace their batteries if needed.
Interview: Vertiv VP says data centre energy usage to triple in next decade
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Emiliano Cevenini says data centres need to invest in solutions to help them optimise their energy usage or risk falling by the wayside.
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.
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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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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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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MagSOL Labs unveils ESL, the pioneering solar-powered wireless phone charger, aiming to transform mobile charging globally.