How BYD plans to make EV charging as fast as filling a gas tank
Chinese auto maker BYD made waves this week when it announced its new Han L sedan could add as much as 248 miles of range in as little as five…
Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 filings reveal charging speeds, and it’s bad news
TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 have passed through China’s 3C regulatory website. The listings reveal that both phones only have 25W wired charging speeds.…
Tesla and Rivian charging networks have fewest problems by far, according to Consumer Reports
The most problem-free EV charging networks in the U.S. right now are the ones built by Tesla and Rivian, according to a new survey from Consumer Reports. The publication surveyed…
World-first Na-ion power bank has 10x more charging cycles than Li-ion
Japanese company Elecom has unveiled the world’s first power bank using sodium-ion battery technology, according to the company’s official press release. The sodium-ion power bank consists of 3 battery cells…
Survey shows fast charging is concerning but people use it anyway
Ryan Haines / Android Authority It used to be the case that fast charging a flagship Android phone would have a notable effect on long-term battery health. I could personally…
Bench is charging people for services they already paid for, some customers say
After Employer.com acquired bankrupt accounting startup Bench in a fire-sale late last year, CEO Jesse Tinsley pledged on LinkedIn and elsewhere to honor past customer payments. “We’re honoring all prepaid…
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro charging flaw leaves users with one dead earbud
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Multiple Galaxy Buds 3 Pro owners claim to be experiencing an issue where one of their earbuds isn’t charging. It appears this issue has…
Beta Technologies’ bet on electric flight and Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Fifteen years…
Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short
‘Lucky me,’ I thought as I navigated the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 into the last spot of a Tesla Supercharging station in Palm Springs. The EV didn’t really need any…
Some Galaxy S25 series owners are reporting major charging issues
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Some Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra owners have reported charging issues. A few phones either fail to charge or charge very slowly via…