tech-battery

 I have long known that internet detritus is bad for me. But with microdramas – stories told in episodes under two minutes – I can actually feel the damage being done Seven or eight years ago, a new kind of televisual entertainment was born in China. Microdramas: over-the-top, soap opera-type series with splashy, schlocky premises such as infidelity, arranged marriage and secret billionairehood, in which each episode is a mere 60-90 seconds long, took off there among an audience of the phone-addicted . And now, as with many cultural phenomena that start in China, microdramas have made it over here. The form is forecast to take in $1.5bn in revenue in the US by the end of this year. Channel 4 announced recently that it was launching its first microdrama , and the UK is already leading Europe in terms of microdrama-watching, with 8.2 million of us tuning in to these things every month. Numbers such as this give me a queasy, vertiginous feeling about the vast difference in possibl...

Criminals exploit demand for iPhone 18 Pro and foldable Duo to trick people eager to get their hands on one Apple has just launched a range of new iPhones , including a foldable handset, just as you decide it is time to replace your own ageing mobile. But you balk at the £1,199 price tag for the cheapest of the new options. Searching online for a better price with the words “cheap”, “ iPhone ” and “deal”, you come across a website which offers an iPhone 18 Pro for a couple of hundred pounds less than the Apple site. You pay for the new phone via a bank transfer and wait for it to arrive. But the website is a fraud - one of hundreds set up in the days before the new Apple phones were announced – and is designed to scam money out of people eager to get their hands on one of the new handsets. Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo , the company’s first foldable phone, on Wednesday, as well as two new iPhone 18 Pro models. At the same time, criminals were building up networks of fake sites. Se...

 Your  Samsung  phone may already hold a solid charge, but with a handful of smart setting changes, you can make that battery last even longer. Samsung's Galaxy smartphones  are some of the best Android phones available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most Samsung phones -- especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 -- come with over-the-top features that you might not use daily.  If your new  Galaxy phone  isn't lasting an entire day on a single charge, there are ways to make the most of what you have without hindering the user experience.  Here are seven ways to maximize the battery life on your  Galaxy phone . Fret not -- I won't be Captain Obvious over here and recommend reducing the screen resolution or using your phone at a lower refresh rate. The recommendations on this list should bring quality-of-life improvements while maximizing your handset's efficiency. ...

  As   phone   technology has advanced over the years, so have the myths surrounding phone battery life. From the belief that charging your phone to 100% will ruin the battery, to the idea that using your phone while it's charging will cause it to explode, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction when it comes to phone battery life. In this post, we'll debunk some of the most common myths about   phone battery   life. Myth #1: Leaving your phone plugged in overnight will damage the battery. Truth: It's actually safe to leave your  phone  plugged in overnight, as long as you're using a reputable charger and a surge protector. Most modern smartphones are designed to stop charging once the battery is full, so there's no need to worry about overcharging. In fact, it's better to charge your phone overnight rather than letting it run completely out of battery, as this can help prolong the  battery 's overall lifespan. Myth #2: You should let yo...

  Children under the age of six should not be exposed to screens, including   television , to avoid permanent damage to their brain development, French medical experts have said. TV, tablets,  computers , video games and smartphones have “already had a heavy impact on a young generation sacrificed on the altar of ignorance”, according to an open letter to the government from five leading health bodies – the societies of paediatrics, public health, ophthalmology, child and adolescent psychiatry, and health and environment. Calling for an urgent rethink by public policies to protect future generations, they said: “ Screens  in whatever form do not meet children’s needs. Worse, they hinder and alter brain development,” causing “a lasting alteration to their health and their intellectual capacities”. Current recommendations in France are that children should not be exposed to screens before the age of three and have only “ occasional use ” between the ages of three and s...

  New research pushes   aluminium batteries   as the next generation technology to revolutionise mobile devices, but what else could finally make smartphones last more than a day New research by Stanford University into  aluminium batteries  promises to produce cells that are big enough for a smartphone and charge in just 60 seconds. The new high-performance aluminium-ion  battery  is the first using the metal – more commonly found in aircraft and car bodies – to demonstrate long life and fast charging. It does this using a graphite electrode. Previous aluminium batteries have suffered from poor life, failing after 100 recharge cycles. Stanford’s new  battery  can be recharged around 7,500 times. Typical lithium-ion batteries used in everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars last around 1,000 recharge cycles. But the new aluminium-ion batteries are far from being available for commercial use in electronics, producing just half ...

  ​In a world where our   smartphones   have become an essential part of our daily lives, finding ways to customize and optimize our devices has become a popular trend. One particular customization option that has gained significant attention is using magnetic phone cases. These cases not only provide protection for our precious devices but also offer convenience and compatibility in ways we may never have imagined. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using  magnetic phone cases , highlighting their ability to securely hold accessories and the various factors to consider before making a purchase. So, if you're curious about the world of magnets and how they can enhance your smartphone experience, keep reading. What are The Benefits of Magnetic Phone Cases? Magnets on  phone cases  have become increasingly popular due to their practical benefits. These tiny but powerful magnets can securely hold your phone in place, offering convenience and ease...