New Cheap Battery Outshines Akalines

New, cheap battery outshines alkalines
By David Pogue
The New York Times
Panasonic will introduce AA and AAA disposable batteries in June that the company calls the “most significant developments in primary battery technology in 40 years.”

According to Panasonic, these Oxyride batteries last up to twice as long as premium alkaline batteries like Duracell Ultra ($5 for four), yet cost the same as regular alkalines ($4 for four). Read the rest of this entry »