Tag Archives: electronics
The Hyquator Portable Solar Water Purifier
This portable solar-powered device is laced with photovoltaic panels that allow it to disinfect water in a matter of minutes and make it completely safe for drinking. The beauty of this battery device is that it does so without using any additional external power source or even chemicals, which may continue to linger on in [...]
Alternative Energy in Small Electronic Devices
A Brazilian designer called João Lammoglia has created an ingenious device to produce clean, alternative energy. He named it AIRE and it can convert human breathing into electricity to power small gadgets. The device is actually a mask featuring minuscule wind turbines. These transform the air we breathe out into energy, which is then transferred [...]
Seiko Introduces World’s First Solar Powered GPS Watch
Seiko Holding Corp., a Japanese watch company revealed this Monday, the world’s very first solar powered watch named Seiko Astron, which uses global positioning system satellites and can keep time anywhere on the earth. According to Shinji Astron, President of Seiko, this is the second time that Seiko has brought revolution in the watch industry. [...]
Intel Switches to Solar CPU in Graphics Chips $INTC
Code named as Claremont, the solar powered processor by Intel will be showcased at the International Solid State Conference in San Francisco by the end of this month. Also known as the near threshold voltage (NTV) CPU, its main highlight is that it can operate even at extremely low voltage levels. The NTV CPU is [...]
The Aqua Tek S Solar iPhone Charger
If you have an iPhone, this is just the thing for you. Aptly named, the Aqua Tek S, the device is the first waterproof, solar charging case for your iPhone. The iPhone case is best suited for individuals having a rugged lifestyle. It is designed to protect the iPhone from falls, drops, and accidental spills. [...]
The 10 Coolest Green Gadgets for 2012
With the growing craze for eco friendly gadgets, 2011 was the year that saw greater potential in the demand of greener gadgets. This year the predictions are that yet more innovative projects are in the making. There are a few eco friendly gadgets that will be the talk of the town in 2012 for their [...]
The FreeLoader Pro Solar Charger
You may not have solar photovoltaic panels on your rooftop, but you can enjoy the benefits of solar power in several other ways. One of them is the FreeLoader Pro, a solar charger that power most electrical devices, from the comfort of your home or during a expedition in the jungles of Africa. It uses [...]
The LightShip Solar Light
There are many solar energy gadgets out there, but some of them seem to stand out. Take the LightShip, for example. It is a practical, portable solar light that could be the clean energy answer to campers, boats, cabins and emergency use. I particularly like the fact that it features three suction cups so that [...]
The PowerTrekk Instant Charger
A Swedish firm myFC has created an instant mobile charger, dubbed the PowerTrekk, which makes use of water to produce power for your smartphones. PowerTrekk mixes water with a chemical powder called sodium silicide to generate hydrogen gas that can power your cells through the fuel cell technology. The PowerTrekk was put on display at [...]