There's been a 17 percent rise in fires started from lithium ion batteries used in phones, hearing aids and power tools, an insurer says.

South Australia’s 2016 statewide blackout is once again under the spotlight after a nationwide power outage in Spain sparked ...

Qantas prohibits the use of power banks during take-off and landing. It has USB-A charging on all flights, while availability ...

When temperatures start dropping, Tasmania’s Off Season heats up. It’s not just the crackling log fires that keep things cosy ...

Let’s be honest—most of us can’t imagine life without our trusty mobile phones. They’re our alarm clocks, our cameras, our ...

Battery makers are wary of sharing data, due to concerns over intellectual property and other legal issues. Read more at ...

A home battery that made its debut in Australia less than two years ago has grabbed top spot for market share in March, while ...

Insurer Allianz said most Australians believed a 'myth' about mobile phones but their research has debunked it.

A burning USB cable reminded me just how risky standby power can be. Switching off at the wall isn’t old-fashioned, it’s a ...

A peak aviation body has issued a warning after banning a popular travel product, cautioning the item could ‘catch fire’ and ...

A popular birthday candle has been recalled over safety fears and could possibly be permanently banned in Australia.

Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and ...