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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Emirates becomes the biggest airline to crack down on power banks

Emirates prohibits passengers from using power banks on flights starting October 1, 2023, in response to a spike in lithium battery-related incidents, with strict regulations in place.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Could my power bank start a fire on board a plane? Here are the rules and the risks

Virgin Australia is considering rule changes regarding lithium batteries after a fire on a flight was allegedly caused by a passenger's power bank.
Travel
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Garbage truck fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant leaves trash piled in street

Improperly disposed lithium batteries often cause garbage truck fires.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Tug reaches flaming ship carrying electric cars near Alaska

A tug is surveying the Morning Midas after a fire forced crew evacuation due to battery risks.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
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Southwest's new portable charger policy was vindicated after just 24 hours when a flight diverted due to a smoking battery pack

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
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Southwest's new portable charger policy was vindicated after just 24 hours when a flight diverted due to a smoking battery pack

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fromEngadget
3 months ago

The Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent

Nintendo's Switch 2 features an optional battery preservation mode to maintain battery health by capping charge at 90%.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 months ago

I tested this 130-pound power station off-grid - my buying advice after a week

Will Lord demonstrates the effectiveness of power stations in real-life conditions, assessing their performance under various circumstances.
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Damaged Tablet on Board Flight Prompts Unexpected Landing

The flight diverted after a tablet became 'jammed in a Business Class seat' and showed 'visible signs of deformation,' leading to critical concerns over lithium battery fires.
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