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PowerSkin SolarCharge & KeyCharge Portable Power Solutions

James Kelly — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:27:47 +0000

Today is turning out to be a very busy day at the CES 2012 show in Las Vegas. PowerSkin announced their new SolarCharge & KeyCharge Portable Power Solutions. Designed to boost battery life for users on the go, these portable power solutions are sure to be a hit in 2012. The SolarCharge features 1000 mAh [...]

Bracketron GreenZero Technology

James Kelly — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:25:52 +0000

CES 2012 in Las Vegas is proving to be a groundbreaking event. Bracketron, an industry leader in mounting solutions and consumer electronics accessories, just unveiled the Bracketron GreenZero Technology; which will automatically eliminate vampire power usage. Standby power consumption is an expensive cost that affects many of us since we often forget to unplug devices [...]

Pebble Smartstick

Hazel Chua — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:26:59 +0000

Imagine this: you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere with a car that won’t start. You try to make a few quick emergency phone calls, only to hear that dreaded beep that your phone has run out of power. But if you’ve got the Pebble Smartstick with you, then you can thank your lucky stars. [...]

Outback Heated Socks

Hazel Chua — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:39:26 +0000

If you’ve literally got some cold feet, then put on these Outback Heated Socks. They’re socks that will keep your feet warm and toasty while you’re out shoveling the walk or heading to the store to buy some last-minute supplies. They’re battery operated, so it’s a good idea to bring along some extra batteries with [...]

Mophie Juice Pack Reserve

Hazel Chua — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:19:27 +0000

I went on a trip out of town recently and was mortified when I realized that I had less than 20% battery life and had forgotten to pack my charger with me. Suffice to say, I survived by borrowing the USB wire of my travel companion, although I could tell she was less than pleased [...]

Solar iPhone Battery

Hazel Chua — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:25:45 +0000

I was extremely pleased with my iPhone 4′s battery power the first few months after I got it. But like every other battery, the one on my smartphone just began to deteriorate. I stopped playing my games on the iPhone for that reason. But if you want to add a bit more battery life to [...]

D Battery Secret Stash Box

Ryan Cooper — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:27:08 +0000

Cash, contraband, secret data, and valuables—you either have them or you want to get them. If you’re lucky enough to be a HAVE, keep your stash safe from the HAVE-NOTS in this D Battery Secret Stash Box. Hidden compartments in everyday objects is one of the best ways to hide things, just ask your friendly [...]

iCruiser External Battery Pack

Hazel Chua — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:17:18 +0000

It’s extremely annoying to be on a trip out of town and run out of juice on your smartphone or media player device. It gets even more annoying once you rummage around in your luggage and realize that you left the charger far away at home. Don’t let this ruin your trip because things can [...]

D Battery Salt and Pepper Shakers

Ryan Cooper — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:04:49 +0000

Charge up your food with a bit of salt and pepper from these D Battery Shaped Salt and Pepper Shakers. These cool salt and pepper shakers from Fred & Friends look just like D cell batteries. Where some batteries give a little charge gauge on the side, these have a little window you can look [...]

Battery Wizard Alkaline Battery Recharger

Ryan Cooper — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:56:16 +0000

You can easily find battery chargers that work with rechargeable batteries like NiMH and NiCAD batteries, but what about standard alkaline batteries? With the Battery Wizard, you can recondition those too using the latest pulse wave charge technology. This means you can reuse normal batteries up to 10 times, saving you money and helping the [...]

Scosche goBAT II Portable iPhone/iPad Charger

Ryan Cooper — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:07:52 +0000

Today Scosche announced the availability of the goBAT II, their new portable charger and backup battery. It can charge two devices at once, such as a tablet computer and a cell phone. If you love your Apple iPad, but are constantly running out of power, this is your solution. The Scosche goBAT II contains an [...]

Green Lantern Power Battery and Ring Replica

Robert Birming — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:14:53 +0000

The Green Lantern movie will be released next year and so will this 1:4 scale replica of the superhero’s power lantern and power ring – an equipment sometimes described as “the most powerful weapon in the universe”. There is no limit to what types of solid green light constructs it can produce – limited only [...]

Gadget Backup Battery with LED Flashlight

Robert Birming — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:04:38 +0000

This emergency device is charged via USB and can then serve as a backup battery for your favorite gadgets using any of all the included adapters. As a bonus, it also features a LED flashlight. It supports charging iPhone too. And it is also a super bright torch for you to use it in the [...]

Octopus iPhone Battery

Robert Birming — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:46:49 +0000

This new backup battery for iPhone and iPod uses its eight suction cups, hence the octopus name, to attach to your Apple device. It will then be able to provide you with many precious hours of extra power. Product Specifications Charging built-in battery via USB cable: 3 hours Charging iPhone: around 3 hours Talk time: [...]

Hello Kitty iPhone Solar Charger

Robert Birming — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:33:37 +0000

We have written about a Hello Kitty Solar Charger for Your Gadgets in the past, but this new model is specifically designed to be used with Apple’s iPhone 4/3G(S) smartphones and their iPod media player. This latest release features a more obvious Hello Kitty inspired design, where the whole cap has been designed like the [...]

Portable USB Backup Battery

Robert Birming — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:12:03 +0000

This nice looking emergency power supply will provide you with fresh power when the battery runs flat on your cell phone, MP3 player, PDA or other portable gadget. Charge it up with your computer and then toss it in your laptop bag, backpack, or purse, where it will remain charged and ready for you. When [...]

Gadget Charging Wristband

Robert Birming — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:32:21 +0000

The futuristic looking Orca PowerStrap is a wristband capable of charging your gadgets – “from iPod to mobile phone to PSP via Blackberry and Nintendo DS. Basically, no matter what your gadget of choice is, you can keep it topped up at all times with a PowerStrap”. You can charge up the PowerStrap itself via [...]

Portable Solar-Powered Charger and Battery Backup

Robert Birming — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:34:56 +0000

Scosche Industries, an award-winning innovator of iPhone and iPod accessories, has announced its solBAT II – a solar-powered charger and battery backup. The solBAT II works with almost any handheld device that can be charged via a USB cable and feature’s a simple two light indicator that lets users know when the solBAT II it [...]

Wind-Up Battery

Robert Birming — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:42:32 +0000

Designer Qian Jiang has come up with a cool and innovative concept for batteries. When your batteries are flat, simply wind them up and you’re gadgets are good to go agin. Head over to the Yanko Design website for more photos of the Wind-Up Battery.

LED Flashlight with Universal Charger

Robert Birming — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:58:58 +0000

This small flashlight gets its bright withe light from an energy-smart, long-lasting light-emitting-diode. It also doubles as an emergency charger, allowing you to charge just about any cell phone, MP3 player or other digital product using the included adapters. Features: Thousand combinations for your handheld devices As a Torch ON/ / OFF Switch available LED [...]

Portable iPhone Charger with Speaker and LED

Robert Birming — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:04:06 +0000

This portable clip-on charger for the iPhone will come as a handy backup when the battery has run flat on your Apple iPhone and you quickly need some new juice. The charger features a built-in 1.5W speaker and a LED light that will enhance your photos when taking pictures in dark enviorments. You will still [...]

Fueltank – Stylish Dual Charger

Robert Birming — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:11:18 +0000

The nice looking Fueltank charger from the American tech company Callpod allows you to simultaneously charge two small electronic devices without the use of an outlet. It contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery which has more than 7 times the capacity of a standard mobile phone. Proprietary voltage regulator technology senses the amount of power [...]

iPhone and iPod Emergency Charger

Robert Birming — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:21:46 +0000

Yes, it’s another one of those backup batteries that will save your day when the battery for your cell phone or audio player is flat. This new model works with iPhone and iPod. This compact, lightweight emergency charger with retractable cable uses “AA” batteries to power the Apple iPhone and iPod anytime, anywhere. The iPhone [...]

USB Power Bar with Flashlight

Robert Birming — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:48:26 +0000

This lightweight power bar works as a backup battery when you quickly need to get some extra juice for your iPod, PDA, cell phone etc. You can also use it as a flashlight. Features: Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery (2200mAh, 3.7V) On/Off switch Power level indicator Capacity: 2200mAh, 3.7V Input: DC-5V Output: Standard 5.6V/450mA Overcharge protection [...]