batteries

  • Rechargeable AA Batteries: Panasonic Eneloop Vs. IKEA LADDA

    Rechargeable AA Batteries: Panasonic Eneloop Vs. IKEA LADDA

    Yes, like every other product in the universe, IKEA has its own brand of rechargeable NiMH batteries. At $10 for a four-pack, they’re worth considering if you’re in the market, particularly when compared to Panasonic’s more expensive $30 Eneloops. But aren’t the Eneloops better? Time to find out.


  • This Is Why You Should Never, Ever, Puncture A Battery

    The Hydraulic Press Channel has lost some of its appeal over time, but it regains a little novelty when it crushes something that explodes. In a completely unsafe demonstration, the channel’s purveyors compressed a battery pack with fiery results. (Reminder: Never puncture a battery.)