Batteries: Both Literal and Figurative Power Sources

With USB-C rechargeable batteries in consumer form factors now hitting the market, we thought it might be interesting to take a brief look at what they represent in terms of literal and figurative power.

Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Among the Best in the Business

We recently made the choice to move from older USB technology to the newer USB-C standard. That means new Paleblue USB-C rechargeable AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V batteries. However, one thing we have not changed...

Electronic Door Locks: Batteries Make a Difference

Electronic door locks are fantastic tools for home security and automation. If you are planning to invest in one, just remember that your choice of batteries matters. Without batteries, all you have is just another...

How We Got from USB 1.0 to USB-C

  Technology evolves. That is how we got from disposable alkaline batteries to USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. But getting from there to here wasn't just an evolution of battery technology. It was also an evolution...

5 Reasons to Recycle All of Your Batteries – Regardless of Type

Regular readers of our blog know where we stand on recycling batteries. We belive it is important to recycle all batteries, regardless of type. But we are not the only ones. Consumer Reports, the organization...

Should You Replace Your NiCad Batteries with Lithium-Ion?

If you need to replace worn-out NiCad batteries, we encourage you to choose a lithium-ion product. It is a superior technology in almost every way. Whatever you do, don't buy any more disposable alkaline batteries.

USB-C Is Coming – It Will Be a Real Game-Changer

Since our company's inception, we have talked a lot about USB rechargeable batteries. In the coming weeks and months, you are going to start seeing us put more emphasis on USB-C technology. USB-C is coming,...

What You Can Expect from New USB-C Batteries

We promise that you will get the same high quality regardless of charging method. You will still get 1000+ charges out of each and every battery. You will still get the same great performance, fast...

Just Because We Can Throw Away Batteries Doesn't Mean We Should

  Long-time Paleblue customers know that one of our goals has always been to help reduce the total number of alkaline batteries consumed every year. In fact, we would love to see alkaline batteries eliminated...