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 ...

Phone chargers, laptop bricks and power banks now live in wall outlets the way clocks once did, humming along in the ...

CHAPEL HILL, NC — A North Carolina firefighter's home narrowly escaped serious damage after his dog bit into a phone charger, causing a small fire. The incident highlights the growing danger of ...

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 ...

CLAYTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- As we start Fire Prevention Week in North Carolina, the Clayton Fire Department wants to help you stay safe. This year, they're putting some emphasis on educating and warning ...

Some of Google’s mid-range Pixel phones are suffering from battery fires with the Pixel 6a having enough issues it enforced a mandatory battery limitation through a software update. However, that ...

West Metro Fire officials say people should be aware of the potential for lithium ion battery fires. He might not win NFL ...

Facepalm: Google released the Pixel 6a in 2022 as a mid-range variant of the Pixel 6 smartphone line. The device was initially praised for its so-called "flagship-level" performance and features, ...

Smartphones usually catch fire due to problems linked to their batteries. Lithium-ion batteries work through a balance of ...

The nation’s aviation regulator is urging airlines to ramp up messaging about the dangers of lithium battery fires—but did not mandate any policy changes. The average airline passenger packs four ...

FAIRWAY, Kan. — A family of five has been forced out of their Fairway, Kansas, home following a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery. Fire investigators said a lithium-ion battery for a lawnmower is ...