Recently, we have been thinking a lot about USB power delivery as an alternative to the current AC system. Would it be possible to completely replace AC power delivery by converting everything to DC and...

We used a previous blog post to issue what we call the Trash Challenge. That challenge involves finding ways to reduce the amount of trash you produce at home. As part of the challenge, we...

  If there were something you could do to change the world, would you do it? Before you answer, be aware that this is a trick question. It is a trick question in the sense...

There is an old English idiom that says, 'waste not, want not.' You may have heard your parents or grandparents use it to remind you to be more thrifty. As cliché as the idea may...

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are a mainstay of modern life. But no product is capable of handling abuse or abusive environments. The summer months have some important factors to consider if you have lithium-ion batteries in...

There was a day when the disposable alkaline battery was the only game in town. You used it to power your flashlight and transistor radio. Then came NiCad and NiMH batteries. Both began eating into...

The latest thing in lithium-ion battery charging is wireless charging. You might even have first-hand experience by way of your cell phone. You place your phone on a charging pad and, like magic, it recharges...

We strive to achieve that goal by offering a better lithium-ion battery; a USB rechargeable battery that is as convenient to use and every bit as powerful. We consider doing so part of our focus...

One of our goals is to convince as many people as possible to trade their alkaline batteries for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. We want to put an end to single-use products, specifically household batteries.