Latest Stories in Gadgets - Page 4
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Wildlife photographer uses swan disguise to get closer to birds
When it comes to creative blinds for up-close photography, this swan takes the cake!
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Could virtual fences rein in free-range cows?
The divide between environmentalists and stockmen can sometimes be pretty wide, but they may find common ground in a new wireless fence technology for cattle.
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7 great Raspberry Pi YouTube tutorials
In honor of Pi Day, here are a few great videos to help you master your Raspberry Pi projects.
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Home brewer makes a digital tap list using Raspberry Pi
You could call it Raspbeery Pi, Raspberry Pint or just plain cool.
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How to make a 35 watt solar panel out of broken solar cells
Do you have a bunch of broken solar cells hanging around from all of your DIY projects? Here's a great way to put them to work.
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Why unlocking cell phones is a green issue
January 26, it became illegal to unlock your cell phone. This week, the White House spoke out in response. Unlocking phones is environmentally friendly.
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Robotic fish learns to navigate currents and turbulence in water
Researchers have given a robotic fish a sensing organ that all real fish have, allowing them to navigate through troubled water.
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Intelligent plug-and-play energy system charges by sun, wind, hydro, or bicycle
The ReadySet system provides clean portable power for mobile devices, lights, radios, and more, and can be charged by a variety of sources.
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Awesome wildlife footage taken with a hobbyist drone
Drones may have a reputation for being vehicles for spying, but spying on wildlife is a use we all have to admit we enjoy at least a little (but probably a lot).
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12 Plug-and-play home hydroponics systems
If you'd like to grow some of your own food but don't have a yard, an indoor or balcony hydroponics system might be the way to go.
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Brilliant energy-generating soccer ball finally on sale
This fantastic design of a soccer ball that generates electricity while you play has hit Kickstarter, and you can finally own one for yourself.
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Use a Raspberry Pi as a low-power network storage device
The much-loved microcomputer has yet another use, this time as a NAS for backing up all your digital files.
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The ultimate bike helmet has embedded turn signal lights
This bike helmet wants to make sure drivers know where your head is at, and where it's going.
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3D scanning + 3D printer = Fun
Designers are just beginning to figure out what 3D printing is good for; the killer app will probably surprise us all.
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Review: SunVolt Portable Solar Power Station
Keeping your gadgets charged with clean energy while on-the-go couldn't be any easier.
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Raspberry Pi developing a camera module for DIY photographers
From robotics to wildlife monitoring, the new module is bound to be used in some cool projects.
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Make a human-powered, MacGyver-style emergency cell phone charger
Cobble together a 40-watt, hand-crank electrical generator with a cordless drill and a few other household items that can charge a cell phone or illuminate small lights.
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Meet Luci, the solar lantern that shines a light on energy poverty
A unique solar-powered LED lantern project is helping to bring safe, affordable, fuel-free lighting to the developing world (and to the backcountry).
