What is a silicon carbon battery and is it the answer to smartphone battery life issues?
A number of major Chinese smartphone makers have adopted silicon carbon batteries in their handsets, and now Samsung has embraced it in the new Fold lineup.
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https://www.engadget.comHow long is a new MacBook actually supposed to last?
Hardware obsoletion or ended support are significant considerations when buying a new laptop, so just how long can you expect a new MacBook to last?
Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Meta Glasses and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US
The FBI has issued a warning after water facilities from seven states reported that they were hacked.
Truck chaos, climbing with dual-mouse controls and other new indie games worth checking out
Here's our roundup of new indie games you can try now, as well as ones to look forward to in the weeks to come.
Lenovo's first Googlebooks have leaked
The company appears to have built new laptops and a 2-in-1 for the Googlebook initiative.
SpaceXAI says it will take a year to fully remove unpermitted gas turbines from its Mississippi data center
The company was accused of violating the Clean Air Act by the NAACP.
New York alleges Kalshi is running an 'illegal gambling operation' in new lawsuit
Kalshi, which is headquartered in New York, has already been sued by multiple states.
Snapchat is cracking down on AI slop in Spotlight
Videos made with AI will no longer appear in Snapchat's public recommendations.
Google rolls back the needless AI generation tools it added to Google Earth
People had less than a day to make misleading Google Earth images with AI before Google pulled the feature.
Pandora's ad-free subscription is less than $10 a month in 2026: Is it worth it?
The Pandora experience is different from the Spotify one most of us are used to. Pandora Premium is worth it for some.
Ubisoft is shutting down its weird NFT game that came out two years after the whole craze died down
Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles is going the way of the Bored Ape.
Sony will move forward with its plans to stop making PS5 discs despite backlash
Sony responded to widespread criticism of its plan to discontinue games on discs in its latest earnings call.
This new drone spins so fast the human eye can barely see it
"Invisible" drones have been in the works for years, and researchers have finally designed one that gets close.
EU will mandate labels on authentic-looking AI content starting August 2
"It is a matter not only of customer protection, it's also a matter of democracy protection."
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has had limited impact so far
Nearly 22 percent of children are on Pinterest while there was "no statistically significant change" in AI chatbot use.
Is the Apple Watch waterproof?
There's a difference between waterproof and water resistant.
How to fight a data center
If you're worried about noise, utility costs, or pollution: here's how to fight against a data center.
A $2 sticker let me bypass the Meta Glasses' anti-creep feature
Meta's smart glasses are supposed to alert bystanders when they're recording. Bypassing those safety features is trivially easy, unfortunately.
Slow downloads? These tweaks could speed up your router
If your Wi-Fi is a bit sluggish, there are some things you should check before upgrading your router.