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Microsoft acknowledged that some Xbox Wireless and Design Lab controllers were shipped without batteries. It will send rechargeable battery kits and a USB-C cable to eligible customers after they submit a service request and verify their controller serial numbers, though a few users reported issues with the eligibility process.
Rechargeable USB-C batteries from Paleblue are a practical, eco-friendly alternative to disposable alkaline batteries, offering fast charging, long cycle life, and convenience without needing a dedicated charger, making them a smart choice in 2025.
Chipolo has launched new Loop and Card trackers that use rechargeable batteries, support Android's Find Hub network, and are made from recycled plastic, offering improved convenience and sustainability over previous models.
Rechargeable batteries in everyday devices like phones and electric razors pose a fire hazard if not disposed of properly, as demonstrated by Montgomery County officials on "America Recycles Day." Improper disposal can lead to fires in trash trucks and landfills, with Maryland reporting 56 lithium-ion battery-related fires this year. Officials urge consumers to bring devices with batteries to designated disposal sites to prevent accidents.
SmallRig has introduced a lineup of rechargeable camera batteries with built-in USB Type-C ports for Canon LP-E6, Sony FZ100, and Sony NP-W235 compatible cameras/accessories. These batteries can be charged using a regular battery charger or a USB-C charger, power bank, or V-Mount/Gold Mount battery in under 2.5 hours. They have a capacity of 2400 mAh and feature multiple protection against various risks. The batteries are priced at $39.99 to $44.99 and are currently available for US customers.
John B. Goodenough, the scientist who played a crucial role in developing the lithium-ion battery, died at the age of 100. He shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on the rechargeable power pack that is now ubiquitous in today’s electronic devices and electric and hybrid vehicles. Goodenough's contribution is regarded as the crucial link in the development of the battery, a linchpin of chemistry, physics, and engineering on a molecular scale. He had been working in recent years on a superbattery that he said might someday store and transport wind, solar, and nuclear energy, transforming the national electric grid and perhaps revolutionizing the place of electric cars in middle-class life, with unlimited travel ranges and the ease of recharging in minutes.