Portable chargers, a.k.a. power banks or external batteries have been in the market for years and have become a household item for almost every family. However, average consumers and even people i...

Zendure USA Inc., based in East Palo Alto, California, launched its inaugural product line, the A-Series Portable Charger, on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter today. The backup smartphone batterie...

In addition to its rugged exterior, the new battery boasts an energy-efficient design that packs a lot of charging potential into a small, lightweight device.

“Bryan said our battery could probably survive an encounter with his 1.6 ton car," said Zendure co-founder Tom Haflinger. "So we booked a location, got a couple cameras, and just went for it.”