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Best Battery Riding Lawn Mowers of 2025
To get you ratings and reviews of the latest models by early spring, we travel to our mower testing facility in Fort Myers, Fla., to conduct tests in late winter at grounds we prepare each year. We plant 1,800 pounds of grass seed (predominantly annual rye, prized for its dense growth) and cut 500,000 square feet of grass in three…
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You Can Get This Ring Battery Video Doorbell on Sale for $120 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is currently marked down to $119.99 on StackSocial (was $149.99), and if you’ve been eyeing a smart doorbell that won’t need rewiring or a professional install, it could fit the bill. It runs on a…
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Best Battery Mowers and Tractors for Mulching Your Grass
To get you ratings and reviews of the latest models by early spring, we travel to our mower testing facility in Fort Myers, Fla., to conduct tests in late winter at grounds we prepare each year. We plant 1,800 pounds of grass seed (predominantly annual rye, prized for its dense growth) and cut 500,000 square feet of grass in three…
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Android 16 Finally Lets You Check Your Pixel’s Battery Health, But There’s a Catch
Have you ever noticed how your phone just… doesn’t last like it used to? One day, it’s going strong, and the next, it’s dying before dinner—without warning, without explanation. If you’ve ever felt that frustration, you’re not alone. And until now, Android hasn’t given users a reliable way to check what’s going on under the hood. Google is quietly rolling…
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Android 16 Beta 3 Is Here with Battery Health, Outline Text, and a New Easter Egg
After two Developer Previews and Beta updates, Android 16 Beta 3 is finally rolling out. The update means Android 16 has now reached Platform Stability. This means, most of the features have been finalized and will be part of the stable release. While Beta 3 doesn’t bring a significant change that most users expected, it does squash a few bugs…
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Lenovo’s solar-powered laptop could be a game changer for battery longevity – but we’ll be waiting a while for a fully-fledged product
Laptop running low on charge? Forget lugging a cable around or searching for power points — simply find a sunny spot. That’s the idea of Lenovo’s Yoga Solar PC, which features solar panels on the rear of the laptop to convert sunshine into power, with the firm claiming that just 20 minutes in the sun is enough to power an…
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Best Battery Lawn Tool Brands
And that’s for good reason. Our tests confirm that battery (or cordless) lawn tools often match or beat the performance of gas models. They also start instantly, run quietly, and have zero emissions at the source. Emissions from gas-powered outdoor tools are often worse than those from cars, and as a group, gas tools tend to be much louder, so…
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How to check your iPhone’s battery health, peak performance & optimized charging
Did you know that your iPhone automatically manages its performance to prevent unexpected shutdowns? This system is known as Peak Performance Capability, and it first made headlines back in late 2017, when it sparked controversy among users and tech experts. Apple responded to the backlash by adding detailed battery health information and controls in iOS 11.3. Today, you can view…
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What Causes a Battery to Swell and How You Can Prevent It
Battery swelling is one of those unexpected problems that can often catch us off guard. If left unaddressed, it can inflict serious internal damage to your device and is a safety hazard. But what causes this concerning issue, and what steps can you take to prevent it? Overcharging Keeping your device plugged in after it’s fully charged and frequently charging…
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OnePlus Watch 3 looks to beat the Apple Watch with 5 days of battery life
After a lackluster first generation, the OnePlus Watch 2 really turned things around, and now the third generation looks to push the envelope even further. OnePlus has announced that the Watch 3 will launch in the U.S. and Europe on February 18 with an updated design that takes some cues from the Apple Watch and a battery life that blows…
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