BYD just revealed the second generation of their Blade Battery, and the specifications alone are impressive. This lithium iron phosphate battery can charge from 10% to 70% in under five minutes using a suitable charging station. If you push it a little farther, it will reach 10 percent and then 97 percent in nine minutes under typical conditions. Even after resting at -30 degrees Celsius for a full day, the battery can charge from 20 percent to 97 percent in 12 minutes.
The MARBERO M82 portable power station, priced at $69.99 for Prime members (was $110), is a real powerhouse, squeezing an 88Wh battery into a frame around the size of your normal DSLR camera and weighing only 2.3 pounds. People use these for camping, roadside crises, and when the power goes out, keeping the necessities operating smoothly.
A quadruple star system known as TIC 120362137 is the most compact of its kind discovered in the universe. Four stars are trapped in an extremely tight dance that fits snuggly within the distance between our sun and Jupiter, which is a rather little space to be playing a cosmic musical chairs game with four stars in tow. Astronomers first saw this extraordinary system using data collected by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) between 2019 and 2024. That data was then supplemented with additional observations from ground-based telescopes and spectrographs, allowing scientists to take a closer look and see how all four stars were moving.
BMW’s latest i3 prototype has been spied in a teaser video, being tested on icy lakes and winter roads near the Arctic Circle in Arjeplog, Sweden. As the sedan receives final dynamic changes ahead of its big unveiling on March 18th, 2026, the clip reveals a car that is completely at home on ice. It accelerates quickly, carves through corners with finesse, and comes to a stop with no drama.
The Nothing Phone (4a) series kicks off a new wave of ambition in the mid-range arena. Nothing launched two new models today: the standard Phone (4a) and the more advanced Phone (4a) Pro. These phones offer a variety of design styles, notification systems, and performance options while remaining true to their basic values of clean software and long-lasting battery life.
The Jolla Phone makes its grand premiere at MWC 2026 with a calm air of unmistakable Finnish flare, a mobile device that reinvigorates the spirit of freedom in phone manufacturing. However, this is no average smartphone. Jolla has painstakingly designed a cellphone centered on Sailfish OS, its own in-house Linux-based system, and matched it with some strong mid-range components that feel really practical for 2026.
The Xiaomi Vision GT is a visually stunning electric hypercar concept that was officially unveiled at the 2026 MWC in Barcelona. You may be familiar with Xiaomi from their phones and kitchen appliances, but this is a bit more unique in that it was designed by a company not known for producing high-performance vehicles, but it is now competing with brands such as Ferrari and Porsche, thanks to its inclusion in the Gran Turismo racing game series.
Apple has officially released the Studio Display XDR, and those who expect the best from their work now have a seriously enticing new alternative right on their desk. A 27-inch screen with 5K resolution (5120 by 2880 pixels) is a powerhouse of detail, providing stunning clarity in every part of the image.
A UK maker has transformed a collection of discarded disposable vapes into a functional car. Chris Doel, the man behind a number of projects that recycle vape batteries, has recently installed his 500-cell lithium pack in a small electric vehicle and driven it on public roads.
The Acer Nitro EI491CUR, priced at $599.99 (was $800), is a 49-inch ultrawide monitor that eliminates the need to switch between a multi-monitor setup. One single screen provides all the space you need to spread out your work and immerse yourself in an immersive experience, just like having two side-by-side monitors on your desk, sans the unpleasant lump in the middle where the two screens meet.