A swollen phone battery is a safety issue, not just a repair problem. Quick action matters, and the wrong move can make the ...

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On Wednesday afternoon, I noticed that my phone was no longer sitting flush in its case. It took me a few minutes to realize that this was a big, honking sign of danger. The battery in my smartphone ...

U.S. Apple Watch owners who signed up to receive a payment from an Apple lawsuit settlement over swollen batteries have started receiving their money this week. Payments are being distributed in the ...

Lithium-ion batteries power a host of everyday electronics, but they can also be a fire hazard. Here are some key warning ...

Anyone who remembers Samsung's infamous bout with bad battery problems in the Galaxy Note 7 will likely have some unwanted flashbacks when they hear the latest news. Launched last year, Samsung's ...

It can be a stressful process to take your electronics through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at the airport. The TSA has a lot of specific electronics rules, including ...

One of Samsung’s Galaxy Ring has just caused a big safety risk for a user. The brand’s tiny smart wearable gadget is under the spotlight after a Ring owner was rushed to a hospital due to a swollen ...

The Galaxy Ring user who suffered a battery swelling injury has shared more details and photos. Samsung reimbursed him for travel costs, collected the device, and is conducting an investigation. The ...

It took me a few minutes to realize that this was a big, honking sign of danger. The battery in my smartphone had probably started to swell — a possibility with any rechargeable electronic device. In ...