Anker Innovations is recalling more than 1.1 million power banks after some users reported fires and explosions. The company said a problem could potentially make the lithium-ion battery within some of its Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks overheat “leading to melting of plastic components, smoke, and fire hazards.” The recall, announced Thursday, specifically applies to … Read more
This might be a soar subject. The TSA just banned a travel essential from checked luggage following a new advisory from the Federal Aviation Administration. Portable chargers and power banks that use lithium batteries are no longer permitted in checked bags, per the guideline. Portable chargers and power banks that use lithium batteries are no … Read more
Apple users are bitter over the latest software update, claiming their device performance has taken a drastic hit. Overly zealous customers eager to upgrade to the new iOS 18 — released on Monday ahead of the iPhone 16 launch — are met with battery troubles, claiming the operating system drains the battery life of their smartphones. … Read more
I-ron, not so far away. A future where electric cars are cheaper, safer and more sustainable is coming — and affordable, easily obtained iron is the key, scientists say. A team of researchers hopes to ignite the next green revolution by demonstrating that the extremely ordinary element — rather than rare, expensive cobalt and nickel — can be … Read more
Call him the Energizer dummy. A 73-year-old Australian man was positively shocked to need urgent urethra surgery after jamming three button-style batteries into his penis. The unidentified man, whose medical anomaly is now the source of a revolting medical study in March’s Urology Case Reports, had been fueling his own “sexual gratification” by intentionally shoving … Read more
There are certain things that are harder to dispose of than others. Items like batteries and electronics cannot be thrown away in your regular trash as they can be extremely harmful to the environment. If you have an old, still-functioning item like a television or a cellphone, donation is a great method of disposal. For things like … Read more
A mother who lost her gold ring was shocked to discover it lodged in her 2-year-old son’s throat. The toddler, Adam, had been complaining of pain in his mouth while his mom was trying to feed him. Concerned, the mother took him to a local doctor, who found the missing ring in the boy’s esophagus. … Read more
This pup really knows how to push his owner’s buttons. A mischievous puppy needed an emergency procedure last month after gnawing on a TV remote and swallowing a AAA battery, SWNS reports. Sharon Nicholson was about to turn in for the night on Jan. 20, when she noticed her Hungarian Vizsla named Dexter was enjoying … Read more