A $12 power meter helped me test which electronics in my home were the biggest energy vampires. The result caught me off guard.

Parasitic drains can be extremely annoying, but they're not impossible to identify. Here are some ways to find a parasitic ...

Most modern cars have a normal parasitic draw of 20–85 mA. If it’s higher, your battery could drain fast — here’s how to ...

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...

Apple CarPlay is fantastic for connecting your iPhone to your vehicle's infotainment system, but you're not going to have a good experience if it's draining your smartphone's battery. Going on a long ...

It can be tough to know when a phone is on its deathbed or when an app is just being an overt battery hog. Google is going to help users get to the bottom of things, according to a recent Android ...

Google has issued new app quality guidelines to prevent apps from excessively draining your phone’s battery life. Starting March 1, 2026, if an app is found to be holding wake locks excessively, it ...

Google will now label battery draining apps in the Google Play store. Credit: Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It's happened to all of us. You fully charge your smartphone battery ...

Google is introducing new Play Store metrics that identify and flag apps responsible for excessive battery drain. Apps that exceed defined thresholds may face reduced visibility or warning labels, ...

Some car issues can be really easy to diagnose, like a failed bulb, for example. Just put the lights on, walk around the car, and see which isn't working — easy! However, some issues can prove to be a ...

When you live in an area with limited or no cell service, Wi-Fi calling can be a lifesaver. It keeps you connected for calls and texts when your phone would otherwise be useless. However, some iPhone ...

If your iPhone battery drains faster after updating to iOS 26, wait 24–48 hours for background tasks to settle. Then update to iOS 26.1, restart your iPhone, check and update battery-draining apps, ...