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Best College Laptops: Tested Picks for Research, Writing, Gaming and More
By Andrew E. Freedman last updated
College laptops fit for any student.

Startup’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery actually uses lithium-ion chemistry, according to third-party tests
By Mark Tyson published
A Finnish startup’s startling claims to have a production-ready ‘miracle’ solid-state battery have thoroughly collapsed under independent scrutiny.

1Hz laptop display reportedly helps deliver outstanding 43-hour battery life on the XPS 14 during web browser use
By Jowi Morales published
The Dell XPS 14 achieved battery life that's nearly three times as long as the M5 MacBook Air thanks to its 120Hz VRR display that can go as low as 1Hz.

Nintendo Switch 2 overhaul could bring a removable battery
By Jowi Morales published
Nintendo is reportedly set to launch a revised Switch 2 with a removable battery in Europe, in line with regulations requiring easier battery replacement by February 2027.

Australian researchers develop quantum battery proof-of-concept which uses lasers to charge near-instantly
By Ben Stockton published
Australian researchers have reportedly created the world's first quantum battery prototype.

Enthusiast rebuilds AA-battery-powered PC, sextuples run time to 30 minutes with 64 batteries
By Jowi Morales published
YouTube creator ScuffedBits re-did their experiment and was able to eke out 30 minutes of game time (and a benchmarking session!) while running their desktop PC on 64 AA batteries.

Car powered by 500 Vape batteries boasts 18-mile range, 35mph top speed, USB-C charging port
By Mark Tyson last updated
A TechTuber has successfully built and tested a vape battery-powered car.

Enthusiast runs desktop PC off 56 AA batteries
By Jowi Morales published
YouTube creator ScuffedBits experimented with a desktop PC and AA batteries just to see how many they needed to run and for how long will a desktop PC last on AA battery power alone.
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