CMOS stands for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. Even though it’s a small chip on your motherboard, it does a lot more than you might expect. First, let’s clear up a common misunderstanding: ...

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This new kind of battery could change how we power everything from satellites to medical implants. It could make pacemakers that last a lifetime, or sensors deep in forests or oceans that never need a ...

A home battery will ensure you don't lose power during outages, but it has a limited capacity. Is it worth the investment? Here's everything you need to know. Nobody likes dealing with power outages: ...

In a recent Pixel Feature Drop, Google rolled out the ability to cap your phone's battery charge at 80%. (Recent iPhone models have a similar feature.) While that might seem like something you'd never ...

If you own a recent iPhone with Apple Intelligence, this system setting is already helping to improve power management. Here's how it works. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is ...

Increased battery drain is normal following a major OS update. Your phone needs time to complete the setup in the background. iOS 26 offers a new Adaptive Power mode to extend your battery charge.

When it’s in a cold environment, the electrolyte substance inside the battery thickens. Transferring ions in this thickened ...