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This Company’s Battery Is Designed to Get Extremely Hot

Fourth Power’s thermal batteries offer several advantages over lithium ones.

Inc. - Mar. 13

EV battery startup Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden

Swedish firm unable to ‘secure the necessary financial conditions to continue in its current form’. Northvolt, the Swedish electric vehicle battery startup, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Battery charge against fighter Diaz dismissed

A misdemeanor battery charge against combat sports star Nate Diaz, which stem from an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in Las Vegas last year, has been dismissed.

ESPN - 3d

Ailing Swedish EV battery firm Northvolt files for bankruptcy

Struggling electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt says it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here’s What to Know.

Some airlines in Asia are tightening restrictions. You may have to repack or turn off your batteries before boarding flights with certain carriers.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Runner who hit opponent in head with baton faces assault and battery charge

A high school track athlete faces a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery after a viral video showed her hitting a competitor's head with her baton during a race.

ABC News - Mar. 13

Chinese battery giant CATL posts annual revenue drop ahead of Hong Kong listing

The world's largest electric-vehicle battery maker has filed for a listing in Hong Kong, without disclosing the exact size and timeline.

CNBC - Mar. 14

Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe

The company and its assets will be sold after it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, sinking Europe’s best hope for competing against Asian rivals.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Wang Chuanfu, the BYD founder with a battery obsession

Chinese EV maker’s five-minute charge puts the disrupter one step closer to conquering global markets

Financial Times - 2d

Boss of bankrupt Northvolt urges Europe to invest in homegrown battery sector

Industry executives criticise ‘strategic failure’ by Swedish government and Brussels for allowing start-up to fail

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Lights out at Northvolt

The collapse of the battery maker hurts Europe’s bid to rival China

Financial Times - Mar. 13

JBL Flip 7 Review: Party Time Refined

The Flip 7 adds new features, upgraded sound, and more battery.

Wired - 5d

Virginia high school athlete charged with assault and battery following viral track meet baton incident

The incident occurred during a state championship meet last week

CBS Sports - Mar. 13

High school track athlete facing battery charge after viral video of competitor hit with baton

A Virginia high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanor charge following a viral video of her at a meet where her competitor gets struck in the head with a baton.

NBC News - Mar. 13

7 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2025): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free

Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.

Wired - Mar. 17

What is EV maker BYD and can its batteries really charge in five minutes?

The Chinese carmaker’s shares have jumped as investors speculated it could outdo Elon Musk’s Tesla. BYD says new charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank The leading Chinese ...

The Guardian - 5d

Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden

Collapse of vehicle battery maker deals major blow to Europe’s bid to rival China

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Northvolt’s fate teaches Europe a lesson: stick to what you’re good at

Bankruptcy dashes hope that a European EV battery maker could be capable of denting market dominance of Asian rivals

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Google’s Pixel 9a Is $499 and Undercuts the iPhone 16e

Arriving in April, this midrange Android smartphone gets a bigger battery, a brighter screen, and even more AI.

Wired - 4d

Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policy

Urías had pleaded no contest last May to one count of misdemeanor domestic battery.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Make Your Windows PC Last 30 Percent Longer by Adjusting These Settings

By dictating how your computer manages its battery power throughout the workday, you can vastly extend your PC’s daily uptime.

Wired - Mar. 13

Intuitive Machines Athena Moon Lander Dies After Toppling Over

The Athena lander from Intuitive Machines could not charge its batteries after ending up on its side. It largely failed to accomplish science and technology tasks for NASA and other customers.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera

Transparent back, flashing LEDs, novel design, long battery life and huge triple camera help this Android stand out. London-based Nothing has brought one of the last things setting top-level phones ...

The Guardian - Mar. 17

iPhone 16e review: Apple’s cheapest new phone

Stripped back iPhone offers latest chips, AI and longer battery life, but with only a single camera on the back. Apple’s cheapest new smartphone is the iPhone 16e, which offers the basic modern ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

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