These are 1450mAh batteries that are rechargeable via standard USB port. This is the better way digital devices should be designed. I am not a fan of, for example, my portable speaker going south because the device can no longer hold a charge. I’d much rather have my portable speaker take batteries which I can […]
With the potential to push past the lithium ion cells in the majority of mobile tech today, scientists from the University of Central Florida have created a supercapacitor battery prototype. This model works like new even after 30,000 recharges and has an estimated lifetime 20 times longer than traditional mobile battery sources. Supercapacitors can be […]
USB devices and ports are now the most ubiquitous item one can related to a computer product other then maybe the VGA connector or Ethernet port. With that said, it’s now the mainstream bus used to power and recharge most computer devices and gadgets. However, just because it will charge of USB doesn’t mean it’s […]
It’s a bit amazing we haven’t seen more iterations of the iPhone bumpers with power packs built in. I guess the primary reason would be the bulkiness added, but once company doesn’t care and that’s Energizer. Energizer introduced their AP1201 battery pack earlier this month for the iPhone 4. It’s a iPhone 4 specific bumper […]
At the time of this article, Buy.com has a set of AA battery chargers which re-powers via USB at a 72% savings. List price went from $24 down to $7 bucks! Great stocking stuffer for the geeky Dad, brother or in-law. Save the environment by throwing fewer batteries away! This Ni-MH battery recharges with any […]
IOGear releases their version of the USB battery, with the GearJuice Rescue charger. What IOGear has done differently from other battery shaped USB solution, is make a miniUSB connector for cell phones, PDAs and other handhelds rather than the traditional full sized USB connector. The unit is just larger than a double A battery and […]
Proporta is sporting an impressive portable laptop battery with 6000mAh of power. Once more, the extra juice box includes USB ports for charging those invaluable office gadgets like phone, iPod and digital camera. The portable laptop battery comes with a selection of connectors which cater to most laptop power inputs. Once you get the low […]
USBCell is best known for the AA USB rechargeable battery, but their product line doesn’t stop there (actually it does, but read more).
Forget about garage design Altoid Tin battery chargers, Sanyo has a slick USB charger pack that will replenish your thirsty gadgets, called eneloop. Eneloop is the first USB recharger pack Sanyo – self proclaimed world battery supply leader – has introduced. The Eneloop name is a concept of recycling, or looping, energy. The USB recharger […]
The Tekkeon MyPower for iPod, the only all-in-one rechargeable battery and portable dock for iPod, provides up to 42 hours of extended music playback and more than 9 hours of extra video playback. This slim little add-on not only provides extra juice but also a line out for connection to a stereo or digital device […]
A practical look at battery life, power delivery, and why USB charging changes the equation. AA and AAA batteries quietly power a surprising amount of modern life. From TV remotes and flashlights to wireless keyboards, toys, and test equipment, these small cells sit behind countless everyday tasks. For decades, disposable alkaline batteries were the default […]
Alright, picture this. I’m sitting in an airport lounge that smells like carpet cleaner and broken dreams, ordering a drink that’s technically a beer but priced like a mortgage payment. I haven’t even taken my first sip yet when I overhear that guy two seats over, leaning in like he’s about to reveal classified information. […]
