Will you soon be able to fully charge up your smartphone in 5 minutes?
Xiaomi has demonstrated that a smartphone can get a full charge in less than 5 minutes, a world first.
Sat Mar 04 2023
Towards a new generation of remote wireless smartphone chargers
The aim is to let users recharge their handsets simply by being in the same room as the charger.
Thu May 20 2021
Smartphones sold without a charger: why is this a trend?
After having made fun of Apple and its iPhone 12 sold without a charger, Xiaomi and Samsung are following suit.
Tue Dec 29 2020
Tesla launches fast electric car charging in Berlin, says more cities to come
The so-called V3 charger allows Tesla Model 3 cars to charge within five minutes enough to travel 120 kilometres (75 miles).
Fri Sep 11 2020
Self-cleaning mask can kill viruses with heat from phone charger, researchers say
The mask has a USB port that connects to a power source
Wed Jun 17 2020
Youth claims trial to terrorism-related charges
A lorry driver claimed trial at the High Court here today to four terrorism-related charges.
Wed Apr 05 2017
Use only mobile phone charges with SIRIM-ST or MCMC label
The Energy Commission reminds consumers that non-genuine chargers do not guarantee safety.
Thu Apr 21 2016
Legends and Legacies: Movie Icon edition – Dodge Charger
What did not kick off as a popular car had ended up becoming the (pronounced “D”) car that encapsulated the “muscle” era of cars in the 1960s.
Mon Sep 28 2015
Ikea turns furniture into wireless phone chargers
Global furniture giant Ikea announced on Sunday the launch of desks, tables and lamps that will wirelessly charge phones and other devices.
Mon Mar 02 2015
Woman dies while browsing through social media site with iPhone 4
Yevgenia Sviridenko was electrocuted by a smartphone charger after her iPhone 4 fell into the bathtub.
Fri Feb 13 2015
Student invents device that uses body heat to charge smartphones
University Technology Petronas (UTP) final-year chemical engineering student is in need for funds to bring his invention to the international platform.
Sat Sep 13 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024