batteries

Researchers double capacity of lithium ion batteries

Researchers double capacity of lithium ion batteries

New 'layered-composite' material improves performance and stability.
Robert Jaques May 9 2007 3:02PM Hardware
Boffins use nano-tech to boost lithium-ion batteries

Boffins use nano-tech to boost lithium-ion batteries

Delft researchers predict 'nanobattery' performance.
Robert Jaques Apr 3 2007 11:27AM Hardware
Lenovo recalls 200,000 notebook batteries

Lenovo recalls 200,000 notebook batteries

Reported fire hazard as units overheat.
Shaun Nichols Mar 5 2007 8:12AM Hardware
Sony to lose US$560m on PS3 and burning batteries

Sony to lose US$560m on PS3 and burning batteries

'Dual shock' to cut Sony profits in half.
Simon Burns Oct 6 2006 10:11AM Hardware
Toshiba recalls 340,000 Sony batteries

Toshiba recalls 340,000 Sony batteries

Not explosive, just running out of power.
Matt Chapman Sep 21 2006 9:58AM Hardware
Moixa launches USB rechargeable batteries

Moixa launches USB rechargeable batteries

Power up from any PC.
Will Head Sep 21 2006 9:58AM Hardware
Sony targets grey imports

Sony targets grey imports

Sony has launched a public relations battle against the growing grey import market.
Tim Lohman Jan 30 2006 4:08PM Hardware
Apple keeps mum on iPod battery offer

Apple keeps mum on iPod battery offer

No local announcement has yet been made on whether Australian iPod owners can apply for the compensation offered to US users who sued Apple, alleging iPod batteries didn't perform as advertised.
Fleur Doidge Jun 6 2005 2:30PM Hardware
Apple recalls notebook batteries

Apple recalls notebook batteries

Apple have issued a recall of batteries from its iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook range due to a potential fire hazard.
Ron Osborn May 23 2005 12:55PM Hardware
Apple recalls fire risk PowerBook batteries

Apple recalls fire risk PowerBook batteries

Apple has recalled 28,000 rechargeable batteries used in its 15in PowerBook G4 computer worldwide after fears arose that they might burst into flames.
Fleur Doidge Aug 20 2004 12:00AM Hardware

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