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Google and GE partner to push for ‘Smart Grid’ Electricity

Chris Davies, Sep 17th 2008 Discuss [0]

Google has announced a partnership with General Electric (GE) which will see the two companies cooperate on policy and technology solutions around electricity generation, transmission and distribution. The deal will see the development of a so-called "smart grid" that can prioritize energy efficiency, use of environmentally-friendly sources such as enhanced geothermal systems and support electric vehicles. Read The Full Story

Solar Powered Necktie is a stylish statement; clever charging station

Brenda Stokes, Aug 19th 2008 Discuss [1]

Researchers at Iowa State University came up with a pretty cool tie. But this is no ordinary tie. It's a Solar Tie, that utilizes photovoltaic textiles in a unique and sensible way. After all, what better way to take advantage of the solar shell pattern than on ties, which are known for their checks and outrageous patterns? It's just makes sense. Read The Full Story

IKEA to sell cheap solar panels, other eco-tech

Brenda Stokes, Aug 16th 2008 Discuss [6]

IKEA is known for their cheap furniture. And while their products may not be high-end, they get the job done. IKEA can afford to offer furniture so cheaply because they significantly cut costs by flat-packing their products which reduces shipping and storage prices. The only sacrifice is that you have to put the furniture together yourself. Read The Full Story

Nanoantenna Skin to provide next-gen PC cooling

Brenda Stokes, Aug 12th 2008 Discuss [0]

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If you're looking for the next generation of PC cooling technology or consumer electronic recharging, you may only have to look so far as a group of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory who have developed a flexible solar cell. This cell could be applied to all sorts of electronics to make recharging a snap and cooling devices a breeze. Read The Full Story

Magic Mushrooms to light your path

Abby McVay, Jul 18th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you're looking to make your yard look a bit more mystical, or attempting to make it look like that last time you were on all those mystery drugs then pick up a few of these “Magic Mushrooms”. That or you could just screw with your friends that have permanently fried their brain and pretend to not see them. I have a couple of friends like that, when you invite them over it's a bit like hiring a clown for a child's party. They are there as the entertainment. Read The Full Story

The extremely affordable Solar Backpack

Abby McVay, Jul 15th 2008 Discuss [0]

Although we would all prefer to pick up an incredibly chic solar bag. One that manages to make the panel flow with the rest of the bag, however, budgets don't always allow for that. Read The Full Story

The Solar Powered Sun Lounger

Abby McVay, Jul 10th 2008 Discuss [0]

A solar powered sun lounger is one of those ideas that you feel like an idiot for not thinking up yourself. It just seems so obvious, it sits in the sun, you lounge in it. You quite obviously have gadgets, so why not charge them while slowly baking your skin to charred little bits. Read The Full Story

Brando’s eco friendly Firefly Lamp

Abby McVay, Jun 20th 2008 Discuss [1]

Alright so Brando has a slight reputation for creating very odd and not always all that appealing gadgets. Many of them aren't even all that practical, however, this cute little jar would be great for summertime on the deck. Read The Full Story

The O-Range Solar Travel Bag

Abby McVay, Jun 10th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you're still on the lookout for a solar bag of some sort, this new backpack is perfect for gadget lovers. It features several different pockets that would be great for organizing your smaller gadgets. Read The Full Story

The LightCap 200 gives extra use to your water bottle

Abby McVay, May 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

When camping one of the main essentials is a water bottle, not many leave without one. So its nice that a company decided to incorporate that with a bit of technology to make an easy portable light. Read The Full Story

The Solar Panel briefcase charges gadgets on the go

Abby McVay, May 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

One might think that a solar briefcase was pretty self explanatory. It's a briefcase, with solar panels, however it is much more complex than that. Read The Full Story

Triumph creates solar powered bra that seems slightly suspicious

Abby McVay, May 15th 2008 Discuss [0]

Occasionally solar powered products start to get just a bit odd. I mean if you really are working to get the public to use solar power more, you need to make it cost efficient, attractive, and something the general public could see themselves using. Okay, this product attempts to pull out lacy details, making it almost attractive, but it comes up short in several other areas. First of all, it's solar powered lingerie. Solar power works by gathering energy, via the sun, meaning the panel has to be able to be in direct sunlight. It just ends up coming off as a wormy guy trying to get women to walk around in their bra. Read The Full Story