Powerbanks are portable battery backup devices that are designed to supply electrical power to charge small electrical devices. These include smartphones, wireless Bluetooth speakers, LED lights, etc. There are Powerbanks that are even capable of charging laptops these days. There are so many misconceptions and myths about power that this author can spend a whole […]

Batteries are getting bigger and bigger, and for good reason too. We want bigger batteries. In fact, the bigger the better. Hence manufacturers have acceded to our desires. Where once upon a time, it was completely unthinkable, we are now seeing batteries of up to 6,000mAh on our phones. But is this all necessary? Do […]

Chinese tech giants, Xiaomi have announced a new Silicon oxide (or Silicon oxygen) battery for their latest flagship Mi 11 line up. This has generated a huge buzz in the smartphone world with tech experts and smartphone enthusiasts all gearing up to see what all the fuss is about. Amidst this buzz, a lot of […]

If you took a look at a battery today, you would see some writings or inscriptions on it. A lot of people do not actually know what they mean, it could be a language of aliens for all they know. So if you are one of them, this post aims to rectify this and teach […]

Memory effect in batteries is an urban battery myth propagated by a lot of people today. In fact, a good number of people still live in fear of memory effect and its consequences. So what then is memory effect? In the old days when Nickel Cadmium (NiCD) and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) were the batteries […]

Fast charging is not very understood by a lot of us, but it is a blessing. This is especially true for those of us who are always busy, on the move or in the third world. Yes, the power supply that “First-Wolders” take for granted is a mirage to many. So up steps Fast Charge […]

Hi there, let’s say you are in the market for a new charger. You want a spare or your old charger just gave up the ghost. Choosing a new charger can be tricky. There are so many charger brands in the market that it is so easy to get confused and only very few people […]

Have you ever misplaced or lost your charger before? To make this even worse, have you ever lost your charger while your phone’s battery is dying and no else has a spare charger? Good gripes! That must be a nasty situation to be in. A lot of us cannot imagine life without our chargers and […]

Fast charge technology for smartphones is the rave right now. It is all we hear about on adverts and reviews. A smartphone without fast charge technology is usually down rated by a lot of reviewers and customers alike. What is fast charge technology for smartphones? As the name implies, fast charge simply means charging a […]

All smartphone batteries need to be charged within a day or at most two, depending on individual usage patterns. Charging your device can be a pain sometimes. Some persons simply can not wait for it to charge so that they can get back to what they were doing. Some others may not be too bothered, […]