If you're unlucky (or lucky, depending upon your viewpoint) enough to be affected, then Nokia will provide a replacement battery free of charge.
ENGADGET: Nokia-branded batteries at risk of overheating -- 46 million devices affected
Well, it's a battery-free capacitive and pressure-sensitive plastic pointing stick that's built upon Wacom technology.
More than just supplying a battery-free source of light, though, the lantern can function as a charger, thanks to a USB port built into the casing.
ENGADGET: Green House's lantern runs on salt and water, powers your gadgets via USB
Due to the use of Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology, LG's 3D glasses are battery-free, lightweight and inexpensive, making them ideal for watching 3D content in large groups and comfortably for longer periods of time.
ENGADGET: LG unveils new 3D glasses, hopes lighter and better looking spectacles drive adoption
Such solutions are clearly some way off commercial development, but with Apple rumored to be designing its hotly-anticipated iWatch around a power source based on kinetic and solar power, a battery-free world isn't such a distant dream.
In other green tech and design news, Hitachi unveiled an impressive new wireless controlled robot to help with the Fukushima Daiichi cleanup and London-based designers Martin Riddiford and Jim Reeves developed the GravityLight, an amazing low-energy, battery-free light that works by harnessing the power of weight and gravity.
The TM2792 comes with LG's CINEMA 3D technology offering an unmatched level of comfort with lightweight, battery-free glasses that are also certified flicker-free ? further reducing strain on the eyes. 3D Sound Zooming enhances the 3D experience by simulating the movement of sound in correlation to the movement of images on the screen.
ENGADGET: LG announces 27-inch Personal Smart TV ahead of IFA HD
But heck, I got a free battery, so that makes everything OK!
This week, Heathrow Airport introduced a new form of transport that will look familiar to fans of mid-century science fiction: emission-free, battery operated personal transit pods.
While nearly 45% of UK birds live in free range facilities, battery farming accounts for up to two thirds of production in some countries.
The Cord Free uses a AA battery that is sufficient to give it 25 hours of talk time and three months of standby power.
Last month, research showed that free mobile apps were also overly draining battery power.
BBC: Poorly designed mobile sites 'drain smartphone battery'
The Vivo X1 may just be available for pre-order now, but the folks at BBK couldn't help but tease the highlights of its next-generation device already: bezel-free design, 1080p display, big battery and 13-megapixel camera.
ENGADGET: BBK's Vivo X1 is a phone for audiophiles, packs high-end DAC and Beyerdynamic earphones
The Z300 headset further supports Turtle Beach's commitment to PC gaming with an advanced wireless solution that includes high-end features such as Dual Band WiFi for an interference-free connection, a rechargeable lithium polymer battery with a 15 hour lifespan and Bluetooth technology.
These latest phones have been designed to provide an incredibly rich, smartphone-like experience to consumers who want to be set free from excessive data consumption costs and short battery life.
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The JBL Flip includes a built-in microphone for hands-free Bluetooth calls and a 5-hour rechargeable battery.
ENGADGET: JBL freshens its portable speakers with Micro II, Bluetooth-toting Flip and Micro Wireless
"From Soho to the Lower East Side, from Chinatown to Battery Park City, I encourage you to spend your money - tax free, " said Mr Bloomberg.
The new C-MAX Energi also has 60 more horsepower than the Prius plug-in hybrid considering full battery power, along with class-exclusive technologies such as hands-free liftgate and active park assist for easier parallel parking.
ENGADGET: Ford C-Max Energi pricing: $29,995 after a federal tax credit, available this fall
Free-range eggs can cost as much as 75% more to produce than battery cage eggs.
With capacity of 17.6 kWh the lithium-ion battery from the joint venture with Evonik Industries provides for well over 140 kilometres of pollutant-free driving fun.
ENGADGET: Third generation Smart Fortwo ditches Tesla powertrain, gains two wheeled cousin
For the first 35 miles, the Volt can drive gas- and tailpipe-emissions-free using a full charge of electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery.
ENGADGET: Chevrolet rolling out Volt nationwide by end of year, everybody gets a plug-in
The battery problems have been addressed, but the real proof of a successful fix will be in incident-free flights across the globe.
Upgradeable Rechargeable Battery - Soundfreaq will be offering a rechargeable battery pack that consumers can add to Sound Platform 2 to enjoy up to 7 hours of AC-free listening.
ENGADGET: Soundfreaq announces its range of Lightning-compatible docks for early 2013
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