Tag Archives: gadgets
World’s First Truly Renewable Energy Nation: Tokelau
Tokelau, a small group of Pacific atolls off the coast of New Zealand, is well on its way to becoming the world’s first truly renewable nation. Housing 1,400 people, the island is currently dependent on diesel fuel generators, burning 200 litres of gas daily. However, the residents hope to shed this wasteful habit by October [...]
Did Apple Drop the Ball by Leaving EPEAT?
After announcing earlier this week that it would no longer participate in EPEAT environmental certification for its computers, Apple quickly changed its mind. Responding to negative feedback from “many loyal customers,” Apple has rejoined the EPEAT. “We look forward to Apple’s strong and creative thoughts on ongoing standards development,” says EPEAT CEO Robert Frisbee. “The outcome [...]
GE Teams with Paypal on EV Charging App
The question of how electric vehicle drivers will pay for charging outside of their home or immediate network has many answers. At the moment, it doesn’t really matter, as most charging happens at home, and many companies that have installed a charger for their employees pick up the tab. But if EVs and plug-in hybrids [...]
Apple Withdraws Products from EPEAT Green Certification
Once again, Apple is making headlines for a controversial environmental policy. In late June, the company abruptly withdrew its products from the influential EPEAT green technology certification program. It comes as a shock because Apple was among the companies originally involved in designing the EPEAT rating criteria. EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) reduces the [...]
The 5 Coolest Solar Gadgets
The sun is not only the answer to cutting carbon emissions with utility-scale solar farms and residential PV-systems. In fact, solar has many of other neat uses. Here are five of the coolest ones: 1. The Eco Traveler Solar Backpack The Eco Traveler Solar Backpack is based upon the technology of portable solar chargers. This [...]
Transistors in the Mobile Era
Transistors are the fundamental building blocks out of which all modern electronic devices are built. Invented in the early 1950s, transistors are the semiconductor switches that control and amplify electronic signals. As demand has grown over the years for greater performance from these devices, chipmakers have responded by packing wafers with twice as many of [...]
The 7 in 1 Rechargeable Solar Transformer Kit
The 7 in1 rechargeable solar transformer kit basically features a snap together plastic components, a solar panel and a battery station. The components can be snapped together to firm two power charging stations- one solar charging station and a battery charging station- and five type of vehicles including a concept race car, a dump truck, [...]
Microchip Companies: Lowering Chip Power Usage
Microchip companies are becoming more concerned over the carbon footprint of their products now that the market has improved after the recession and are seeking ways to lower chip power usage- not only for environmental reasons but consumer ones as well. The market for microchips used for power management applications has benefitted from seven quarters [...]
Logitech’s Updated K760 Wireless Solar Keyboard
The Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard has been designed keeping in mind size and aesthetics. Users will be able to pair it up with their devices seamlessly and it wouldn’t look out of place amongst Apple’s products. What’s even better is that the keyboard can be paired with up to three devices, allowing users to easily [...]
The Solar iPad Charger from Logitech
A little while ago we brought you news that UK solar technology developer G24i had successfully tested solar cells that can work on indoor light alone and were actively looking to team up with hardware manufacturers to integrate their clever little invention into some actual gadgets. Well guess what? They’ve only gone and done it. [...]
The Solar-powered Son-X Octavia
Most parents will agree that it’s become incredibly difficult to get kids to stay and play outdoors. We’re living in a technological age that has spawned gadgets like MP3 players, PC and console games, tablets, notebooks and iPads, to name a very few. Consumerism, especially for gadgetry and electronics, has caught the attention of children [...]
Urban Oasis: Street Signs That Charge Our Gadgets
All of us are very fond of spending some time outdoors, whether it is a leisurely walk, in the public parks or just relaxing on the park benches and having a nice chat with our friends and relatives, this gives a break from the routine work. But soon on realizing that the mobile is running [...]