Tag: Solar Gadgets - Page 8
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Mobile Device Roundup: Charging Up Without the Grid
The Stanford researcher Dean Eckles thinks that mobile devices and the apps embedded within are becoming extensions of our minds, and could grow to be the primary lens through which we look at the world. But unlike our brains--which can be fed on
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Solar-Powered Bags: A Bright Idea for Africa?
Can an urban hipster's trendy tote also serve the needs of poor Africans? AfriGadget's Erik Hersman is traveling through Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda, meeting with motorcycle
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Survey: Is a Solar Charger Built Into a Phone Just Eco-Bling?
In the past few days we've seen a couple of cell phone offerings with integrated solar panels, with the Google Android getting the solar power makeover most recently. Now I'm entirely for more applications for solar power charging, but as someone whose
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Solar-Powered Speakers Make For Less Guilt, More Boogie
Pekka Salokannel's Gramo Speaker concept is an eco -- and aural -- treat.
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Best of Green: Science & Technology (Slideshow)
Click on the image above to see the Best of Green in Science & Technology Update: Vote now for Best of Show! Now that the initial voting period has ended, it's time to vote for the 'Best in Show' -- check out the category winners in the Best in Show
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Seattle Sports Active Traxx Solar Radio/Speaker Comparison
This month I was given the pleasure of putting one of Seattle Sports new solar/crank-powered radio and iPod speaker to the test. Let's see how it stacked up to a few of its competitors... The Seattle Sports ActiveTraxâ„¢ Audio
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ETech 2009: Lilypad Electronic Fashion
Remember the solar powered bike signal jacket from Leah Buechley? Check her out showing it off at ETech 2009, and find out more about the future of off-grid electronic clothing.
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Greener Gadgets 2009: Why Green Materials, Sustainability & Human Benefits Need to be Better Balanced (Video)
Some more excerpts from the Greener Gadgets 2009 , Green Design for Good discussion. In this clip Emily Pilloton, Mark Bent and Gadi Amit talk about designing products for the developing world: How a better balance needs to be struck between green
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Greener Gadgets 2009: Check Out SunNight Solar's Solar-Powered Flashlight (Video)
After the Green Design for Good portion of the program at Greener Gadgets 2009 I had a chance to corner Mark Bent, President & CEO of SunNight Solar so I could take a closer look at the solar-powered flashlights his company produces. They're really
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The Green Rich List - Who Made Big Money on Going Green
It's amazing but true: every year the Times newspaper publishes the Rich List: a list of the richest people in the land, in order of their wealth. This year they have compiled a special Green Rich List, featuring
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Solar Powered Firefly Lights Add Life To Your Backyard
Interested in upgrading your current solar powered patio and/or walkway lights? Why not try the new Firefly Magic Firefly Lights. Developed by an inventor in North Texas, who wanted to experience the beauty of fireflies
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UCFlorida Has A Solar Powered Car
The University of Central Florida doesn't just go electric when it upgrades its vehicles, it goes solar. The Zenn car, was purchased by the Department of Sustainability and Energy Management as a plug-in
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Vote For the Best Green Gadgets: Winners Will Be Judged Live at Greener Gadgets 2009 in NYC
Well, the 2009 Green Gadgets Conference in New York City will be upon us in just a few weeks and in the run-up to that Core 77 has posted
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Green Holiday Guide Podcast with TH's Meaghan O'Neill
While virtually sitting by the fire, and sipping hot, organic apple cider, our very own Meaghan O'Neill chatted with Sean Daily, of Green Living Ideas, about going green this holiday season and what tops her green wish list
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EarthTech Offers More Geeky Green Gifts
We at TreeHugger want to make finding green gifts easy. Which is why we put together our holiday gift guides. One of these guides is for the green geeks in your life, and it features great techy gadgets that leave a lighter footprint.
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Free Solar-Powered WiFi Coming to a Town Near You
Tired of trying to find a decent café with free WiFi, or waiting in front of the library until it opens so you can hop online and check email? Meraki, a company big on getting Internet access to everyone, is working to make finding a
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Holiday Gift Guide: For the Green Geek
Typically, when we think of our geeky loved ones, we think of all the electronics and computer equipment they have. We also think of their appreciation for clever gadgets. But what about the big environmental impact
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SolarWash: First Automated Cleaning Solution for Solar Panels
Keeping solar panels clean is an important part in helping them to work at their best, and yet is something not often talked about. OCS Energy however, is changing that by introducing an automated solar panel cleaning system.
