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  China’s ‘Auto-Eject’ phone charger goes viral: Should Indian users care about this new tech?

  Technology | April 20, 2026 11:06 IST

  Kuwajia, a Chinese brand has introduced a unique phone charger that automatically disconnects itself when the battery reaches 100 per cent. Using a spring-loaded mechanism and electromagnet, the charger pops out of the socket to prevent overcharging.

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  Charging safety: Can a high-watt charger damage your low-watt phone?

  Technology | November 06, 2025 17:47 IST

  Modern smartphones and chargers incorporate advanced safety technology. But exactly how does this new tech protect your phone and battery when using a fast charger? We investigate the answer.

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  Is your phone charger fake or original? Use the BIS Care App to confirm

  Technology | November 06, 2025 8:18 IST

  Purchased a new iPhone or Android smartphone during a festive sale? You may have also bought a separate charger with it (as most of the devices do not come with a charger). But with the Indian market being flooded with cheap counterfeit chargers, it’s normal to worry whether the one you purchased is

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  Critical safety alert: Government warns against using substandard phone chargers

  Technology | November 05, 2025 20:58 IST

  It is crucial to understand and implement the government's guidance on charger security to ensure the safety of your device.

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  Fake versus Original mobile chargers: Easy ways to spot the difference and Check expiry date

  Technology | November 30, 2024 17:55 IST

  Fake chargers not only pose a risk to your smartphone but also to your safety. Always purchase chargers with a BIS certification and use the BIS Care app to verify their authenticity. By doing so, you can ensure your phone's charger is both genuine and safe for long-term use.

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  How to if your iPhone charge is fake or original? An easy guide

  Technology | September 20, 2024 15:29 IST

  Your iPhone can explode if you use a fake mobile charger. It's important to determine whether you're using a fake or a genuine charger to charge your iPhone.

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  Budget 2024: Mobile phones, chargers to get cheaper as government cuts customs duty

  Technology | July 23, 2024 14:17 IST

  In addition to this, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that customs duties on 25 critical minerals will either be eliminated or reduced.

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  Why is Apple requesting Indian users to stop using iPhone’s older chargers?

  Technology | December 05, 2023 19:40 IST

  In a recent meeting with the IT Ministry’s officials discussed that Apple informed the officials that if such a rule is implemented in India, will look and sound very similar to the norm which got implemented in the European market.

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  Here are 5 ways to help you take good care of smartphone chargers

  Gadgets | January 22, 2023 8:00 IST

  Checking your charging cords for damage is also essential. Any cord carrying electrical power that is broken and has exposed wires poses a fire risk.

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  Why did Elon Musk advise Joe Biden to buy a Tesla?

  Technology | December 05, 2022 16:33 IST

  In the speech, Biden touted the combined $18 billion investments by Ford and GM to build electric vehicles, while Tesla was not mentioned in Biden's address to the nation. Musk commented that no one was watching Biden when the President did not mention Tesla during his State of the Union speech.

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  Latest USB4 version 2.0 to offer 80Gbps speeds via Type C cable: Know more

  Technology | September 02, 2022 19:08 IST

  Key characteristics of the updated USB4 solution include up to 80Gbps operation, based on a new physical layer architecture, using existing 40 Gbps USB Type-C passive cables and newly-defined 80 Gbps USB Type-C active cables.

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  Indian govt must make rules for common charger for all devices- Know why?

  Technology | August 17, 2022 15:26 IST

  78 per cent of consumers said all smartphones and tablets should have the same USB charging cable regardless of the company, only 6 per cent said the current system is fine where different smartphones and tablets have different charging cables regardless of the company.

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  LG Electronics to start EV charging business this year: Know more

  Technology | June 26, 2022 16:38 IST

  LG Electronics recently acquired a 60 per cent stake in AppleMango for an unspecified amount, with GS Energy and GS Neotek taking over 34 per cent and 6 per cent stakes in the company, respectively, to secure a new growth engine, the company said in a statement.  

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  MWC 2022: OPPO unleashes 240W SUPERVOOC flash charge technology

  Technology | December 15, 2022 18:19 IST

  OPPO showcased a lineup of new technologies, including 150W SUPERVOOC flash charge with battery health engine that doubles battery lifespan, 240W SUPERVOOC flash charge and OPPO Find X5 series devices at MWC 2022.

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  Mobile charger cord removed from Assam man's urinary bladder

  India | June 06, 2020 8:58 IST

  Walliul Islam, a consultant surgeon at a private hospital, said on Friday that the man came to him a few days back and informed him that he was having stomach ache after consuming a headphone cable by mistake.

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  Apple to be worst affected by EU vote on standard charger of smartphones

  World | January 19, 2020 7:57 IST

  The European Parliament is all set for a vote soon on a common charger for all smartphones that would massively affect Apple which still uses Lightning connector. 

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  Xiaomi launches the Mi 27W SonicCharge Superfast charger

  Technology | July 19, 2019 12:46 IST

  Xiaomi launches the new 27W Superfast charger that the company calls is a SonicCharge adapter that is priced at Rs 999.

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  Dart, a tiny laptop charger, will even juice-up your phone at the same time

  April 21, 2014 7:41 IST

  New Delhi: Laptops keep getting smaller and lighter; however, their charging device still remain bulky and heavy. The situation will soon change as a California-based company founded by a group of MIT graduate students has