Topic: power management
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Honeywell, LS Electric Partner to Power Data Centers & Battery Storage
Honeywell and LS Electric have formed a global partnership to create integrated hardware and software solutions for improving power management in data centers and commercial buildings, enhancing efficiency and resilience. The collaboration will initially offer joint products like integrated switc...
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iOS 26.1 Beta Battery Test: Tinted vs Clear Mode Drain
Apple's iOS 26.1 beta introduced a Tinted option for Liquid Glass, prompting tests to see if it affects battery life on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Controlled tests under identical conditions showed no significant battery savings from Tinted mode or additional accessibility settings like Reduce Transp...
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MSI Claw's Successor: From Embarrassment to the Best Windows Handheld
The MSI Claw 8 AI Plus has undergone significant improvements, offering nearly double the frame rates of its predecessor and strong overall performance, making it a top contender in the Windows handheld market. It features outstanding battery life, a vibrant 8-inch display, and comfortable ergono...
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Steam Deck's New Screen-Off Mode Saves Power During Downloads
A new beta feature allows the Steam Deck to download games with the screen off to save energy, accessible via system updates before its full release. Users can enable this low-power download mode through a prompt when putting the device to sleep or automatically after inactivity, with a status sc...
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Why Pay $200 for a Security Camera? Your Old Phone Works for Free
Old smartphones can be repurposed into free home security cameras using a dedicated app like Alfred Camera, providing live video feeds and motion detection without new hardware. The setup requires installing the app on both the old and current phone, linking them with the same account, and strate...
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Linux Boosts ROG Ally X: Higher FPS, Smoother Gaming
The ASUS ROG Ally X's hardware is praised, but its Windows OS limits performance and provides a cumbersome interface, leading users to explore Linux alternatives like Bazzite for a better handheld experience. Bazzite offers superior hardware control and performance, with tests showing significant...
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Anker's Prime Charging Station Hits New Low, Perfect for New Apple Devices
The Anker Prime Charging Station consolidates power delivery with six ports, including four USB-C and two USB-A, to reduce cable clutter and support a wide range of devices. It offers fast charging with a total output of 250W, including a 140W USB-C port capable of rapidly charging high-power dev...
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Tow an Electric Truck? This RV Charges It.
The Evotrex-PG5 is a power-generating RV designed to charge the electric truck towing it, addressing range anxiety with its integrated battery, solar panels, and generator system. It functions as a mobile charging station supporting AC and DC fast charging, and offers vehicle-to-load capability t...
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Windows 11 Beats Linux on Intel's Latest Laptop
A surprising benchmark on a high-end Lenovo laptop showed Windows 11 outperforming Ubuntu Linux in CPU-based rendering tasks, reversing a long-standing trend where Linux held the advantage. Despite extensive investigation with hardware vendors, Windows 11 maintained its lead on this specific plat...
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Apple Watch Sheds Its Training Wheels with Stellar Battery Life
The latest Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 models now support multi-day battery life, with the Series 10 and 11 lasting up to 28 hours on a single charge, a significant improvement over earlier versions. Despite incorporating advanced features like 5G and always-on displays, Apple has enhanced ...
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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld: A Promising Start for Windows Gaming
Microsoft's new Xbox handheld boots directly into a streamlined Xbox interface, hiding Windows 11 but allowing full access when needed, prioritizing gaming over desktop complexity. The device uses Game Bar technology to create a console-like experience, saving about 2GB of memory by not loading t...
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GPD's New Device Outsmarts the Steam Deck
The GPD Win 5 delivers unprecedented handheld gaming performance with its AMD Strix Halo chip, enabling smooth 1080p gameplay on demanding titles but at the cost of high power consumption and limited battery life. Its design requires external power sources, either via a wall outlet or an optional...
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Smarter Pixel Always-On Display Saves Battery Life
Google is developing an intelligent Always-on Display feature for Pixel phones that automatically turns off the screen when no user activity is detected, aiming to extend battery life. This new setting, found in the Android Canary build, will offer more control over battery usage by powering down...
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