Radioactive batteries keep going and going Nov 19, 2009
Kwon notes that current AA and AAA battery need a special disposal system. A similar system could be developed for radioactive batteries as well. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Bushnell BackTrack GPS Navigation... Jul 15, 2009
The only downside is the AAA battery requirement. This keeps the size small, but it makes powering the BackTrack a spendy proposition. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Tiny battery that can be printed Jul 6, 2009
A standard AAA battery weighs about 11. 5 grams and also runs at 1. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Deals of the Week (4/29/09) May 3, 2009
A single AAA battery (one included) provides up to 660 minutes of talk time, and can last in standby mode for up to six months. An automatic sleep mode and auto pairing are built-in to help save power, and the unit itself is compatible with most Bluetooth enabled mobile phones. (IGN Gear)
Needham Briefs (April 23) Apr 28, 2009
All that is needed are earphones and one AAA battery. Playaways are available in the Children s, Adult, and Young Adult collections. (Needham Tab, MA)
The FiTrainer automates heartrate monitoring, at a price Apr 28, 2009
One side hides the AAA battery, the other holds the buttons and the volume control. You input your age, tell the device if you'd like to run, jog, or just do a general workout, and it talks you through a brief warm-up before getting into the workout proper. (Ars Technica)
Does This Computer Come in Size 6? Feb 8, 2009
While the Wi-Fi T-shirt wants you to tuck a AAA battery box under your belt, new computer chips with the dimensions of a fingernail are now tailor-made for textiles. 1. (ABC News)