Amazon is currently offering a SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset starting at only $257.55 shipped. The least expensive model is the Xbox edition in White. The Xbox edition is the only one that will work with the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The PS5 edition is also on sale, but for $269.99, and it won't work with the Xbox console. The Nova Pro is our top rated gaming headset of 2025; I've personally use headset on a daily basis for the past few years and love it.SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset for $258SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (Xbox, PS5, PC)SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (PS5, PC)The Arctis Nova Pro is the highest-end gaming headset in SteelSeries' repertoire. It combines excellent sound quality with comfortable ergonomics, a high-performance mic, and unique yet extremely practical features. One of the biggest standout features of the SteelSeries Nova Pro wireless headset is the ingenious hot-swappable battery system. SteelSeries was generous enough to includes two batteries: one that's in use in your headset and the other that's charging in the separate DAC controller. This way, you get wireless freedom with no waiting to recharge. Each battery lasts for up to 22 hours of continued use, so you won't be constantly swapping them out either.Other great features include an OLED base station with volume control knob, active noise cancellation (rare in a gaming headset), retractable boom microphone, all-day comfort thanks to the suspension headband and leatherette ear cushions, simultaneous 2.4GHz WiFi and Bluetooth pairing, onboard audio presets, and the versatile Sonar software for creating your own custom sound profiles (for PC gamers).SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro review by Kevin Lee"SteelSeries’ Pro Wireless headsets have always been a bit of a unicorn in the gaming headset world thanks to their outstanding sound quality, uniquely removable batteries, simultaneous connection support, and other rare features. The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless truly elevates this line of gaming headsets to another level: spatial sound and audio quality are fantastic, batteries can be hot-swapped for uninterrupted use, and you can make your gaming audio experience even more nuanced thanks to very noticeable changes in the equalizer and Sonar settings. The revised design accommodates all heads – large and small – comfortably, even for extended sessions. And to top things off, the more premium design and hybrid active noise canceling make the headset even more usable as a daily pair of wireless headphones."PlayWhy Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

I’ve used Apple’s Calendar app for years, despite compelling third-party alternatives on the App Store, and one key iOS feature is a great example of why I’d have a hard time switching. iOS provides convenient Apple Calendar event features in other apps When comparing calendar apps, there are plenty of third-party options that offer more features than Apple Calendar. Fantastical is a personal favorite. It excels at offering power user tools like scheduling, calendar sets, and more. Many iPhone users stick with Google Calendar or perhaps Outlook because they’re more custom-built for those calendar services. But in a similar way, Apple’s Calendar app is designed to pair especially well with the iPhone and iOS—and has an exclusive system feature I use a lot. Whenever someone sends a proposed meeting date and time, iOS recognizes that and Apple Calendar lets you take action on it. This uses the iOS ‘data detectors’ system, which tags certain types of text on your iPhone as actionable. When calendar dates are detected, you can tap the text to see a menu with the following options: Add to Calendar Add to Reminders Show in Calendar Copy Event I use this feature all the time to quickly, conveniently manage my schedule. My two go-to actions from the menu are ‘Show in Calendar’ and ‘Add to Calendar.’ The former jumps you into the Calendar app and shows you the specific day and time mentioned, that way you know exactly what else is going on at that time. The latter provides a full pop-up, without leaving your current app, to create a new event in Calendar. Both serve as shortcuts to help you quickly take action on any date and time you encounter—whether in the Messages app, in Apple Mail, or elsewhere across iOS. In theory, if Apple ever offers a ‘default app’ feature for calendaring, these shortcuts will work with third-party apps too. For now, one workaround is to add all your various calendars to Apple Calendar—solely to benefit from these shortcuts—but then still do all other calendaring in your preferred third-party app. I’ve done that at times in the past, but highly prefer the reduced mental clutter of keeping everything in Apple’s Calendar app for a seamless experience. Do you ever use this Apple Calendar feature? Why or why not? Let us know in the comments. Best iPhone accessories Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Image by Getty / FuturismDevelopmentsLast year, University of Washington School of Medicine professor of biochemistry David Baker won the Nobel Prize for his work on designing proteins that can be used in drugs, vaccines, materials, and sensors.But now that the Trump administration has begun to diminish the role of research and gut scientific funding, around 15 of Baker's graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are looking to leave the US, NBC News reports.A major funding squeeze is forcing Baker and his colleagues at the Institute for Protein Design to reevaluate and cut back."There’s so many amazing people who want to come in, and we can’t take them," he told NBC. "The Nobel Prize was just a little blip. But things have gotten quite bleak."Trump's war on science in the US has sparked concerns over a major brain drain, with a Nature poll of more than 1,200 scientists finding that a startling 75 percent are now considering leaving the country.The Trump administration has gutted federal agencies, with the National Institutes of Health ringing the alarm bells following massive layoffs and budget cuts. Billions of dollars worth of contracts have been ordered to be canceled by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency."Right now, due to the funding cuts, we are unable to enroll any more participants into federally funded studies, or start new studies, or do really any new work," UW Medicine infectious disease researcher Rachel Bender Ignacio, who cut her own salary to distribute money to the rest of other staffers, told NBC.Even politically uncontroversial lines of research, including Alzheimer's and cancer, have been swept up in a major shrinking of funding, which could lead to significant slowdowns in progress toward treatments, cures, and other interventions."We’ve gone through a bunch of contingency planning," University of Washington’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center director Thomas Grabowski told NBC, referring to grant decisions slowing to a crawl. "When it starts to look like multiple, multiple, multiple months, then there’s not a good answer to your question."The university received about 1,2200 grants from the NIH, worth around $648 million, last year. This year that approval process ground to a halt, and more than 600 grants are still in limbo.Scientists are now in the dark, awaiting some much-needed clarity from the agency, which has spent much of its resources pointlessly chasing after president Donald Trump's number-one bogeyman: diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives."The fact that they’re cutting these things or putting them in limbo is really upsetting, and you know, I feel like they’re doing surgery with a chainsaw at the federal level," retired attorney Andrea Gilbert, who had undergone treatment for Alzheimer's disease under Grabowski's care, told NBC News.Share This Article

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Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram16 hours agoLily JamaliNorth America technology correspondent•@lilyjamaliReporting fromSan FranciscoReutersA trial in the landmark antitrust case against social media giant Meta kicks off in Washington on Monday.The US competition and consumer watchdog alleges that Meta, which already owned Facebook, bought Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 to eliminate competition, effectively giving itself a monopoly.The FTC reviewed and approved those acquisitions but committed to monitor the outcomes. If the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wins the case it could force Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to sell off both Instagram and WhatsApp.Meta previously said it was sure it would win and experts have told the BBC it is likely to argue that Instagram users have had a better experience since it was taken over."The [FTC's] argument is the acquisition of Instagram was a way of neutralizing this rising competitive threat to Facebook," says Rebecca Haw Allensworth, a professor of antitrust at Vanderbilt Law School.Ms Allensworth says Mr Zuckerberg's own words, including those from his emails, may offer the most convincing evidence at trial."He said it's better to buy than to compete. It's hard to get more literal than that," Ms Allensworth says.Meta, on the other hand, is likely to argue that intent is not particularly relevant in an antitrust case."They're going to say the real question is: are consumers better off as a result of this merger?," she said. "They'll put on a lot of evidence that Instagram became what it is today because it benefited from being owned by Facebook."Mr Zuckerberg and the company's former chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg are both expected to testify at the trial, which could run for several weeks.Shifting politicsThe case, FTC v Meta, was filed during US President Donald Trump's first administration but risks becoming politicized during his second term.Mr Zuckerberg has lobbied Trump in person to have the FTC drop the case, according to the Wall Street Journal.When asked by the BBC to confirm that report, Meta sidestepped the question but said in a statement: "The FTC's lawsuits against Meta defies reality.""More than 10 years after the FTC reviewed and cleared our acquisitions, the commission's action in this case sends the message that no deal is ever truly final," a Meta spokesperson told the BBC.Relations between Mr Zuckerberg and Trump had been frosty partly because Trump was barred from Meta's social media platforms after the US Capitol riot in January 2021.Since then, the relationship has thawed somewhat.Meta contributed $1m (£764,400) to Trump's inaugural fund, and in January announced Ultimate Fighting Championship Fighter (UFC) boss Dana White, a close Trump ally, would join its board of directors.The company also announced in January that it was doing away with independent fact-checkers.'A very clear message'President Trump's move to fire two FTC commissioners in March also hangs over the case.As Democrats, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya were in the minority on the five-seat commission.Until Wednesday, just two seats of those seats were filled, both by Republicans. Another Republican was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday.Slaughter and Bedoya - who are suing the Trump administration to be reinstated - say the move to push them out was meant to intimidate."The president sent a very clear signal not only to us but to Chairman Ferguson and Commissioner [Melissa] Holyoak that if they do something he doesn't like, he could fire them too," Slaughter told the BBC in a recent interview."So if they don't want to do a favor for his political allies, they're on the chopping block as well," Slaughter said.Slaughter and Bedoya both expressed alarm at recent reports about Zuckerberg's lobbying efforts. "My hope is that there is no political interference," Mr Bedoya told the BBC.ReutersThe FTC did not respond to a request for comment from the BBC.Ferguson, who was appointed as FTC chair by Trump, recently told The Verge he would "obey lawful orders" when asked what he would do if the president directed him to drop a lawsuit like the one against Meta. Ferguson added that he would be very surprised if anything like that ever happened.The FTC is considered a key antitrust watchdog. In recent years, it has returned hundreds of millions of dollars to victims of fraud, in addition to passing laws that ban junk fees and subscription traps.But as the Meta trial begins, it's among the many independent regulatory agencies that the administration seems keen to rein in.Chair Ferguson is also recently quoted reaffirming his belief that independent regulatory bodies are "not good for democracy."The FTC's 'uphill battle'FTC v Meta begins as another major antitrust case - USA v Google - enters what's known as the remedies phase.The Department of Justice won the first phase of that case last summer when Judge Amit Mehta found that Google holds a monopoly in online search, with a market share of around 90%.Last month, the DOJ reiterated a demand made during the Biden administration that a court break up Google's search monopoly.The FTC's case against Meta will be tougher to prove, says Laura Phillips-Sawyer, an associate professor of business law at the University of Georgia."I think they have a real uphill battle," Ms Phillips-Sawyer said of the FTC."They have a long road before any consideration of divestiture of Instagram or WhatsApp is considered."That's because compared to online search, there's more competition in the personal network services space that Meta operates in, Ms Phillips-Sawyer said.Meta in a statement said the evidence at trial "will show what every 17-year-old in the world knows: Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp compete with Chinese-owned TikTok, YouTube, X, iMessage and many others."Sign up for our Tech Decoded newsletter to follow the world's top tech stories and trends. 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Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo LifeThis week's update for the Nintendo Music mobile app adds the original Legend of Zelda soundtrack from the NES era. The update includes a total of 12 tracks with a runtime of nine minutes in total. You can listen to the iconic title theme, the overworld theme, and more. Here's the full list of tracks on offer in this latest update: The Legend of Zelda (NES) Title Theme Overworld Theme Puzzle Solved Important Item Acquired Underworld Theme Got a Triforce Fragment Recorder Melody Game Over Death Mountain Theme Ganon is Defeated Zelda is Saved Ending Theme Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube808kWatch on YouTube In addition to this, Nintendo has also added the Famicom Disk System soundtrack. This includes a total of 12 tracks with a runtime of 10 minutes: The Legend of Zelda (Famicom Disk System) Title Theme (Famicom Disk System) Overworld Theme (Famicom Disk System) Puzzle Solved (Famicom Disk System) Important Item Acquired (Famicom Disk System) Underworld Theme (Famicom Disk System) Got a Triforce Fragment (Famicom Disk System) Recorder Melody (Famicom Disk System) Game Over (Famicom Disk System) Death Mountain Theme (Famicom Disk System) Ganon is Defeated (Famicom Disk System) Zelda is Saved (Famicom Disk System) Ending Theme (Famicom Disk System) This follows on from the addition of the Luigi's Mansion soundtrack last week, which added a whopping 73 tracks. You can see the full list of Nintendo Music offerings in our guide here on Nintendo Life. A mobile music app exclusive to Switch Online members Luigi's Mansion was also recently confirmed for NSO Will you be revisiting this soundtrack on Nintendo Music? Let us know in the comments. Related Games See Also Share:0 2 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment... Related Articles Upgrade Pack Price For Zelda: BOTW And TOTK Has Been Confirmed A pleasant surprise! Switch 2 GameChat Choppy Frame Rate Explained By Nintendo It's about ensuring the "game experience" is at its best Zelda: BOTW Switch 2 Edition Won't Include The DLC, Nintendo Confirms "That DLC is available as a separate purchase" Video: Nintendo Today Gives Us Another Look At Zelda: Wind Waker For Switch Online The GameCube library is exclusive to Switch 2 ICYMI: Switch 2 'GameCube Controller Adapter' Compatibility Confirmed Good news for Smash and retro fans

Shared micromobility company Lime has reached an agreement to send batteries used in its scooters and e-bikes to Redwood Materials, which will extract and recycle critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper. The agreement announced Monday makes Redwood Materials the exclusive battery recycling partner for Lime’s shared scooters and e-bikes located in cities throughout the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands. The agreement doesn’t cover every region in which Lime operates, a list that includes cities throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia. Lime has had other recycling partnerships in the past, notably with Sprout via its downstream vendors. However, this is the first time the shared micromobility company has had a direct relationship with a battery recycler in North America that will directly process material for recovery and return it to the supply chain. Redwood Materials, the Carson City, Nevada-based startup founded by former Tesla CFO JB Straubel, will recover materials from the batteries once they can no longer be used. Once recovered and recycled, the materials will be reintroduced in the battery manufacturing process. This closed-loop manufacturing system — which can reduce demand for mining and refining minerals — is at the heart of Redwood Materials’ business model. The effort also aligns with Lime’s own sustainability goals. Lime has a goal to decarbonize its business by 2030. The company has made progress in reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 59.5% in five years from its 2019 baseline years. Lime plans to report its 2024 Carbon Emissions results in May. “This collaboration marks significant progress towards establishing a more circular supply chain, helping ensure our batteries are not only responsibly recycled once they reach their end of life, but that their materials are returned into the battery supply chain,” Andrew Savage, VP for Sustainability at Lime, said in a statement. Lime also has partnerships with Gomi in the U.K. and VoltR in France and other European countries to harvest these viable battery cells for “second life” applications, including for consumer electronics, such as portable speakers and battery packs, among other uses. Redwood Materials has agreements with other micromobility companies, including Lyft, Rad Power Bikes, and Specialized to recycle their e-bike and scooter batteries. Redwood, which has raised more than $2 billion in private funds, announced earlier this month it has opened an R&D center in San Francisco.

It's easy to think that disposable batteries are on the way out, but they're not. Americans -- myself included -- toss away over three billion batteries a year, totaling 180,000 tons of hazardous waste. Now thanks to developments in battery technology, rechargeable batteries can significantly reduce this e-waste pile.I tested and ranked the best rechargeable batteries of 2025 to help you get top-tier performance, longevity, and value from your batteries. Here are my top picks. What is the best rechargeable battery right now? So, when you need to stock up on batteries, we recommend getting one of our top picks. Our best overall rechargeable battery choice is the Panasonic Pro rechargeable battery due to its high capacity, variety of battery types, and excellent product quality.The following rechargeable batteries are all top-notch and available in AA and AAA models. Keep reading to discover our favorite rechargeable batteries, including affordable bulk packs and convenient USB charging options. Sort by All The best rechargeable batteries of 2025 Show less The Panasonic Eneloop Pro rechargeable battery pack is the perfect starter kit for those in need of rechargeable batteries. Not only are they some of the best batteries available on the market, but this kit comes with AA, AAA, as well as C and D cell batteries and a charger at a really good price. The AA and AAA rechargeable batteries are pre-charged at the factory using solar power and maintain up to 70% of their charge after 10 years when not in use.I've bought several of these kits over the years, and while the boxes have gone on to do something else, all the batteries are holding out strong after several years of use.The reviews for this battery pack are exactly as I'd expect -- lots of users are happy with the quality of these batteries.Panasonic Eneloop Pro features: 12 Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries | Two AAA Eneloop rechargeable batteries | Two C and D rechargeable batteries | CC17 advanced quick rechargeable battery charger | Convenient plastic battery storage case Pros Great selection of batteries High capacity Quality products Comes with a charger Cons Case can be bulky to store The Panasonic Eneloop Pro rechargeable battery pack is the perfect starter kit for those in need of rechargeable batteries. Not only are they some of the best batteries available on the market, but this kit comes with AA, AAA, as well as C and D cell batteries and a charger at a really good price. The AA and AAA rechargeable batteries are pre-charged at the factory using solar power and maintain up to 70% of their charge after 10 years when not in use.I've bought several of these kits over the years, and while the boxes have gone on to do something else, all the batteries are holding out strong after several years of use.The reviews for this battery pack are exactly as I'd expect -- lots of users are happy with the quality of these batteries.Panasonic Eneloop Pro features: 12 Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries | Two AAA Eneloop rechargeable batteries | Two C and D rechargeable batteries | CC17 advanced quick rechargeable battery charger | Convenient plastic battery storage case Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less The Panasonic Eneloop AAA and AA rechargeable batteries redefine the idea of disposable batteries. Quality products and engineering mean that these batteries are good for 2,100 recharge cycles. If you charged and discharged them daily, they'd easily last for six years. Another plus side is that after you've charged them, these batteries will hold 70% of their charge for 10 years when stored, which is a fantastic shelf life and means that you'll always have charged batteries ready to go.While I can't test the 10-year claim, I've had some of these batteries on the side for over a year, and they're still close to being fully charged, which is excellent.Amazon reviews for these batteries are also strong, with users happy with the capacity and longevity of their batteries.Panasonic Eneloop AAA and AA rechargeable batteries features:  4-pack AAA batteries | 4-pack AA batteries | Recharge up to 2,100 times | Maintain up to 70% of their charge after 10 years when not in use | Up to 800mAh type, 750mAh min, AAA Ni-MH batteries Pros Long life Can be stored in a charged state for years Cons Not cheap Will last for years The Panasonic Eneloop AAA and AA rechargeable batteries redefine the idea of disposable batteries. Quality products and engineering mean that these batteries are good for 2,100 recharge cycles. If you charged and discharged them daily, they'd easily last for six years. Another plus side is that after you've charged them, these batteries will hold 70% of their charge for 10 years when stored, which is a fantastic shelf life and means that you'll always have charged batteries ready to go.While I can't test the 10-year claim, I've had some of these batteries on the side for over a year, and they're still close to being fully charged, which is excellent.Amazon reviews for these batteries are also strong, with users happy with the capacity and longevity of their batteries.Panasonic Eneloop AAA and AA rechargeable batteries features:  4-pack AAA batteries | 4-pack AA batteries | Recharge up to 2,100 times | Maintain up to 70% of their charge after 10 years when not in use | Up to 800mAh type, 750mAh min, AAA Ni-MH batteries Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less View now at Amazon The AA is the most commonly used battery size, and these batteries can be found in everything, from computer mice to pocket flashlights. If you need to have any size of battery, this is the one!This 24-pack of batteries is perfect for those wanting to stockpile rechargeable batteries on a budget. You can charge them up, stick them in the cupboard, and have batteries ready to go at a moment's notice as they should retain some 80% of their charge for a couple of years. I've used a lot of these and they're good quality and offer fantastic value for money. They'll have paid for themselves in no time at all.Reviews for these batteries are good, but there does seem to be a concern that they are very slightly bigger than regular AA batteries and this can be a problem in some devices with tight tolerances. I've not experienced this issue at all so cannot comment, and the sizes of the ones I've tested seem to be very close to the standard.Amazon Basics rechargeable AA batteries features: 24-pack of pre-charged AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (2,000 mAh) | Can be recharged up to 1,000 times with minimal power loss, provides consistent discharge performance, but requires separate battery charger | Maintains 80% capacity for two years | Has a shelf-life up to five years for everyday or emergency use Pros Cheap 5-year shelf life Cons Some users say that they can be slightly bigger than standard AA so this might sometimes be a problem The AA is the most commonly used battery size, and these batteries can be found in everything, from computer mice to pocket flashlights. If you need to have any size of battery, this is the one!This 24-pack of batteries is perfect for those wanting to stockpile rechargeable batteries on a budget. You can charge them up, stick them in the cupboard, and have batteries ready to go at a moment's notice as they should retain some 80% of their charge for a couple of years. I've used a lot of these and they're good quality and offer fantastic value for money. They'll have paid for themselves in no time at all.Reviews for these batteries are good, but there does seem to be a concern that they are very slightly bigger than regular AA batteries and this can be a problem in some devices with tight tolerances. I've not experienced this issue at all so cannot comment, and the sizes of the ones I've tested seem to be very close to the standard.Amazon Basics rechargeable AA batteries features: 24-pack of pre-charged AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (2,000 mAh) | Can be recharged up to 1,000 times with minimal power loss, provides consistent discharge performance, but requires separate battery charger | Maintains 80% capacity for two years | Has a shelf-life up to five years for everyday or emergency use Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less View now at Amazon As our gadgets get smaller, so do the batteries, and since AAA is the second most common battery size, it makes sense to have a few on the shelf ready to go.This 16-pack of AAA batteries from Amazon is an affordable way to build a stockpile of rechargeable batteries. Like the AA option above, they're good quality, store their charge well, and offer fantastic value for money.The reviews for these are strong, as I would expect.Amazon Basics rechargeable AAA batteries features: 16-pack AAA rechargeable performance-capacity batteries, 800 mAh | Can be recharged up to 1,000 times | Maintains 80% capacity for 24 months Pros Cheap 5-year shelf life Cons Need to purchase battery charger separately As our gadgets get smaller, so do the batteries, and since AAA is the second most common battery size, it makes sense to have a few on the shelf ready to go.This 16-pack of AAA batteries from Amazon is an affordable way to build a stockpile of rechargeable batteries. Like the AA option above, they're good quality, store their charge well, and offer fantastic value for money.The reviews for these are strong, as I would expect.Amazon Basics rechargeable AAA batteries features: 16-pack AAA rechargeable performance-capacity batteries, 800 mAh | Can be recharged up to 1,000 times | Maintains 80% capacity for 24 months Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less While D-cell batteries aren't as common as they used to be. I remember every Christmas morning, there would be some toy that would need about a dozen of them! If you need them now, then using rechargeable batteries makes sense given their size and cost.These batteries have a built-in USB-C port, allowing them to be recharged from any USB port and making them super convenient. You just have to plug them in, leave them to charge, and in a couple of hours you come back to fully charged batteries.These are ideal for powering toys, radios, flashlights, and anything else that draws its power from D-cell batteries.User reviews for these batteries are good, with most users being happy with the quality and capacity.Lankoo Lithium Ion D rechargeable batteries features: Two D Batteries 1.5V | 12,000mWh capacity | Charged in four hours | Constant 1.5v output | Can be recharged 1,200+ times | Built-in integrated safety circuit protects the battery from over-discharge/overcharge Pros Convenient to recharge Very lightweight Cons Doesn't last as long as high-capacity alkaline batteries While D-cell batteries aren't as common as they used to be. I remember every Christmas morning, there would be some toy that would need about a dozen of them! If you need them now, then using rechargeable batteries makes sense given their size and cost.These batteries have a built-in USB-C port, allowing them to be recharged from any USB port and making them super convenient. You just have to plug them in, leave them to charge, and in a couple of hours you come back to fully charged batteries.These are ideal for powering toys, radios, flashlights, and anything else that draws its power from D-cell batteries.User reviews for these batteries are good, with most users being happy with the quality and capacity.Lankoo Lithium Ion D rechargeable batteries features: Two D Batteries 1.5V | 12,000mWh capacity | Charged in four hours | Constant 1.5v output | Can be recharged 1,200+ times | Built-in integrated safety circuit protects the battery from over-discharge/overcharge Read More Show Expert Take Show less What are the tariffs in the U.S.?The recent U.S. tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.Headphones, accessories, and wearable devices, which are predominantly manufactured in these regions, are now subject to tariffs as high as 54% on Chinese imports and 46% on Vietnamese goods. As a result, consumers may see price increases of approximately 20% on these items. Manufacturers are exploring options like relocating production to countries with lower tariffs, but such shifts are complex and may not provide immediate relief. In the short term, shoppers should anticipate higher costs for headphones and wearables due to these trade policies.Right now, it looks like some tech may be exempt from the issued tariffs, but since it's always changing and developing, we are keeping an eye on it and will update you on the latest.Also: Tariff exemptions for electronics offer a break for tech - but not for long  Which are the best rechargeable batteries? I've been using Panasonic Eneloop and Amazon Basics batteries extensively over the past few years and found them to be excellent. They last for years, hold a decent amount of charge, and have proven themselves to be safe and reliable.I also purchased a couple of sets of the Lankoo D cell batteries for testing and found that they worked great. They passed all my testing for capacity, current, and safety.This chart will help you pick the right rechargeable batteries for you. Best rechargeable batteriesCostBattery Type Charger IncludedPanasonic Eneloop Super Power Pack$5812 AA, four AAA, two C and DYesPanasonic Eneloop AAA and AA rechargeable batteries$30Four AAA and four AA NoAmazon Basics 24-pack rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries$2524 AANoAmazon Basics 16-pack rechargeable AAA Ni-MH batteries$1316 AAANoLankoo D cell USB and Type-C rechargeable batteries$13Two DNo*Lowest price at the time of writing. Please note that prices may vary based on retailer and available promotions, sales, or discounts. Show more Which rechargeable batteries are right for you? Depends on what you need. Do you want a starter pack because you're starting out replacing your throw-away batteries with rechargeable, or are you someone who wants to buy some bulk batteries? Do you want the very best brand out there, or are you happy with a more budget buy?Choose this rechargeable batteryIf you need…Panasonic Eneloop Super Power PackA starter kit that includes rechargeable batteries and a charger. This is the perfect kit for those serious about putting disposable batteries into their past.Panasonic Eneloop AAA and AA rechargeable batteriesA good selection of AA and AAA rechargeable batteries. This is perfect for those who want a small starter selection of batteries or want to add to their current collection.Amazon Basics 24-pack rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteriesA bulk pack of AA rechargeable batteries that won't break the bank. AA batteries are everywhere, and this is a budget way to replace them.Amazon Basics 16-pack rechargeable AAA Ni-MH batteriesA budget bulk pack of AAA rechargeable batteries. AAA batteries aren't as common, but if you need them, here's the kit you need.Lankoo D Cell Batteries USB and Type-C Rechargeable Lithium Ion D BatteriesLithium Ion D rechargeable batteries that don't need a separate charger. These are super convenient for use in toys or flashlights. Show more Factors to consider when choosing rechargeable batteries There's not an awful lot to rechargeable batteries. But still, here are some things to take into consideration before buying some:Which ones do you need? The most common battery in use nowadays is the AA, with the AAA coming in second place. How many? No point buying a dozen of each size if you only need two AA for a remote control. Similarly, if you need a good selection then a starter pack might be the way to go.Which charger do you need? If you have a lot of batteries to shuffle then you might need an all-singing, all dancing charger that takes multiple batteries. But if you only have a few batteries in use, you might be able to get away with a more basic unit.How much do you want to spend? Set a budget and stick to it. You can always buy more batteries down the line at a later date. Show more How did we choose and test these rechargeable batteries? I've been testing and using rechargeable batteries for many years, some great, a lot of junk. Over that time, I've narrowed down the field to the batteries and chargers that offer the best performance. Here's what I look for:Longevity: I need them to last dozens of recharge cycles over many months. Performance: I want batteries that give decent performance with each recharge, as I don't want to be swapping the batteries in my TV remote control every few weeks. I test the capacity of batteries both with real-world usage and benchmark drain tests using a variety of loads.Value for money: Sometimes, it works out much cheaper to buy a big pack of batteries than it is to buy them in packs of two or four. In this list, we've included the packs that offer the best bang for your buck.Good shelf life: Most people charge up a rechargeable and store it in a box until needed. I demand that rechargeable batteries can hold at least 80% of their charge capacity for a year.Safety: During tests, I check the batteries' temperature both during recharging and under heavy load to ensure they remain safe. Show more FAQ's on rechargeable batteries What does the mAh number mean? mAh stands for milliampere-hour, a unit of electric charge commonly used to describe the capacity of batteries. It is a measure of how much electric charge a battery can store and deliver over time.The mAh rating indicates the total amount of energy a battery can deliver at a constant rate over a period of one hour. For instance, a battery with a capacity of 1,000 mAh can deliver 1,000 milliamperes of current for one hour before it is fully discharged. Alternatively, it could deliver 500 milliamperes for two hours, 250 milliamperes for four hours, and so on, assuming the discharge rate remains constant and efficient. Show more What is a "recharge cycle"? A recharge cycle -- or charge cycle -- refers to the process of charging a rechargeable battery from 0% to 100% and then discharging it back to 0%. It is a complete cycle of battery use and recharge.A recharge cycle can happen two ways.There's a full cycle where the battery is charged from 0% to 100%, then the battery is used until it drops back to 0%.The other, more common way is partial cycles, where the recharge cycle can also be made up of several partial charges and discharges. For example, charging from 75% to 100% and then using the battery down to 75% would be a quarter of a cycle. Four of those would be a full cycle.The number of recharge cycles a battery can undergo before its capacity significantly decreases is a measure of its lifespan. For instance, a battery might be rated for 500 recharge cycles before its capacity drops to 80% of its original value.Over time, as the number of recharge cycles increases, the battery's ability to hold a charge decreases. This is normal wear and tear -- called chemical wear -- and it mean the battery will not last as long between charges as it did when it was new. Show more What is Ni-MH? Ni-MH stands for Nickel-Metal Hydride, which is a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in various consumer electronics, power tools, and hybrid vehicles. It is a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery, offering better performance, higher capacity, and a more environmentally friendly composition. Show more Can you recharge a regular "disposable" battery? No, don't do this. Regular "disposable" batteries, also known as primary batteries, are not designed to be recharged. These include common types such as alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries. Attempting to recharge these batteries can be dangerous and is generally not recommended because of the risk of leakage or even explosion. Show more Are there any other alternatives worth considering?Yes, check out these other picks we cam across during our research and testing.  Further ZDNET Tech Coverage Smartphones Smartwatches Tablets Laptops TVs Other Tech Resources ZDNET Recommends