Tag Archives: gadgets
NREL: Bringing Innovation and Products to the Marketplace
A lot of the newest energy-saving or energy delivery products might not be available to businesses and consumers today if not for entities like the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, or NREL. The NREL, one of ten laboratories operating under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the only one fully vested in [...]
The 10 Coolest Solar Alarm Clocks
In a world of growing awareness for a cleaner and greener environment, “Go Green” products are becoming a rage. One such product is the Solar Alarm Clock. Alarm clocks are a basic human necessity without which we cannot start our day on time. We all have a tendency to check an alarm clock’s setting at [...]
Nokia Tests Solar for Cell Phones $NOK
Finnish cell phone giant Nokia is on a mission to find out how to apply solar power technology to cell phone technology. The company started a project in June called Nokia Solar Charging Project which is coming to its conclusion at the end of September. It sent a group of people on the road so [...]
The 6 Best Ways to Charge Your Cellie With Green Power
Now, with the arrival of the new eco-friendly concept chargers, there is no need to worry next time if you forget to take your mobile phone charger with you. Discussed here are some of the eco-friendly gadgets, which charges your mobile phone using green energy. These chargers makes use of the energy that you use [...]
The 5 Coolest Solar iPod Charging Docks $AAPL
Imagine you are traveling or may be outdoors, and all of a sudden your iPod runs out of power. Or maybe you are trekking or maybe in a jungle or just in a place where there is scarcity of electricity and your iPod or iPhone is low on charge. What do you do in these [...]
Miele Introduces Solar Washer and Dryer
Miele & Solvis has come up with its new launch that is SmartGrid-ready washer and dryer. It is really interesting to know that these machines are able to access internet to determine the cheapest rates throughout the day, though they run off of regular main powers. User convenience and the solar usage are the motto [...]
The LilyPad 2 Solar Powered iPad Case $AAPL
LilyPad 2 is solar panel powered iPad case from Dave Foster and Wireless NRG. The device has been designed in a way that iPad users can both store their tablet and charge via solar power. In other words, with the LilyPad 2 iPad case, you are safe with your iPad both in charging and safeguarding [...]
Apple Granted Solar Charging Patent $AAPL
It would be great if next time you take your iPhone outside and rued that you forgot to charge it, you could just point it towards the sun and the word ‘charging’ appears on the screen of your iPhone. You will be amazed to see your iPhone battery getting charged. This may look a dream [...]
iPhone 4 Accessories: Eco Edition $AAPL
With yesterday’s unfortunate announcement of Steve Jobs resigning his post as Apple’s CEO, we thought it was fitting to dedicate today’s post to Steve and briefly discuss a couple of cool, eco-friendly iPhone accessories. Whether you are looking for a stand, a case, a way to listen to your music, or a way to charge [...]