We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Replacing a dead battery is as simple as removing the AirTag's steel cover to access the coin cell and putting in a new one. Fortunately, you ...

Volkswagen's battery subsidiary PowerCo remains open to outside investors, according to group technology chief Thomas Schmall. "Growth beyond 2030 will only be possible with external capital," Schmall ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. Volkswagen CEO Thomas Shafer explained, “Our model names are firmly anchored in people’s minds. They stand for a ...

Long gone are the days of having to use an actual key to unlock your car doors. Modern vehicles typically come with a remote key fob — a term with an interesting backstory — allowing you to lock and ...

Is your smartphone’s battery draining faster than it used to back when you first unboxed it? Batteries — including rechargeable ones like those used in smartphones — chemically age over time. In other ...

It’s easy to forget, but your AirTag can actually run out of juice, so knowing how to replace your AirTag battery is key. Apple’s trackers are designed to last more than a year on a fresh battery, but ...

Mild hybrids are everywhere in 2025, but when that 48-volt battery fails, what’s the damage? Here’s how much a new one costs, why it matters, and what the future holds for long-term owners. Of course, ...

Choosing between a crossover SUV like the Volkswagen T-Cross and its hatchback sibling the VW Polo is not an easy choice. The market has become crossover-obsessed as these cars feature SUV-like ...

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Google’s Pixel 9a has been widely been praised as a solid “affordable” phone, but a new teardown criticizes it for a key component – a battery that’s nearly impossible to safely replace. In a ...

In a post on the official Pixel support community yesterday, Google said it was aware of swelling issues with certain Pixel 7a devices. To make things right, the company is offering an extended repair ...