Learn the 8 warning signs of phone hardware problems, causes, diagnostics, and temporary fixes to protect your device before serious damage occurs.

A Waikato landfill fire is the latest in a series of blazes suspected to have been caused by wrongly disposed lithium-ion batteries.  The fire has re-opened discussion on how we can best deal with the ...

A viral video shows a young boy chewing a lithium phone battery, which then explodes in his mouth inside a mobile shop. The shocking footage has spread online, prompting warnings about the dangers of ...

The pressure from the boy’s jaws possibly punctured the battery’s casing, leading to thermal runaway. This resulted in a ...

A viral CCTV clip shows a young boy suffering burn injuries after biting a lithium phone battery, triggering a violent chemical explosion.

A terrifying incident unfolded inside a mobile phone shop in India when a young boy suffered serious injuries after a lithium ...

One person was injured after a lithium-ion battery exploded and sparked a fire at an apartment in Boone on Wednesday.

A faulty lithium-ion battery is a serious hazard and can catch fire. Here's what to do if the unthinkable happens - and some preventive measures.

A frozen car battery can explode if you try to jump-start it. Look for a swollen case before connecting cables—and know how to thaw it safely first. Swollen or deformed battery cases signal freezing; ...

Until just a couple of years ago, the rugged phone category was almost exclusively about military-grade durability and water resistance for use in the field. Nowadays, you can expect giant batteries ...

This weekend, much of the United States is expecting to be hit with a polar vortex with extreme cold — cold that's icy, bone-chilling and … explosive? As people prepare for these frigid temperatures, ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." Videos circulate of loud, ...