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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 [...]

Solar Powered Candle

Hazel Chua — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:38:31 +0000

In a world that’s thankfully going greener, you find the words “solar powered” being stamped on a wide range of products more and more while browsing your mall. Solar powered calculators, bird baths, bobble heads, lanterns–and now, Solar Powered Candles. Candles were the last thing I imagined going solar. But well, here they are, in [...]

Solar Weather Station

Hazel Chua — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:20:50 +0000

It’s annoying to have to constantly check the weather reports every morning to make sure that I’m dressed appropriately or just right for the day. It’s one of the reasons why I find myself getting to the office late (or rather, later than usual) when the morning weather forecasts are broadcast late. If you need [...]

Solar Sushi Dancers

Conner Flynn — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:45:04 +0000

Do you enjoy those solar powered nodders that bob their heads back and forth? Well, check out these Solar Sushi Dancers. They will dance all day long, rocking back and forth, all on their own. Well, thanks to the power of light anyway. All you need to do is put them near a light source. [...]

Solar Face Shield

Conner Flynn — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:02:30 +0000

Protect yourself from the sun while looking like Darth Vader’s right hand man with the Solar Face Shield. When we say face shield, we mean it. This device will shield your entire face from the sun’s rays and keep you hidden away. It’s more fashionable than a welding mask, but not by much, with it’s [...]

Solar-Powered Bikini

Hazel Chua — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:16:56 +0000

Put away those flimsy little nylon bikinis and instead strut your stuff in this Solar-Powered Bikini. Aside from being on a totally different level, it makes your already smoking bod look even better by accentuating all the right curves. More than that, it can also charge up your iPod, smartphone, or any other device via [...]

Logitech K750 Solar Wireless Keyboard

James Scott — Sun, 01 May 2011 05:47:11 +0000

With the Logitech K750 Solar Wireless Keyboard, there is no need for batteries, power bricks, or other clutter on your desk. This sleek computer keyboard is powered by solar power, recharging the internal batteries with sunlight or room lights. However, computing in the dark is still no problem, as it can last for up to [...]

Solar Sun and Moon Jars

Patra Beaulieu — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:49:01 +0000

Hopefully, we’ve all got Mom in mind as Mother’s Day approaches in a little over a month. What do you give the woman who gave you life and has loved you unconditionally all these years? Give her the sun and moon. The Solar Sun and Moon Jars might be the best way to let mom [...]

Solar Powered Laser Pointer with LED Flashlight

Robert Birming — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:17:14 +0000

This laser pointer and LED flashlight hangs on a keychain and requires no batteries whatsoever since it gets all the power it needs from the sunlight or from the room light. Product Features Solar powered Red laser pointer Mini dual bulb LED flashlight Illumination brightness: 18,000 mcd Charging Time: Full sunlight 4-5 hours Usage Time: [...]

Solar Powered Multifunction Emergency Gadget

Robert Birming — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:10:59 +0000

The Etón company will present their Raptor at CES 2011. This new self-powered emergency gadget features tools like altimeter, barometer and compass, and it uses solar energy to charge a cell phone via USB. The Raptor also features an AM/FM/WB digital radio tuner with presets and NOAA weather alerts, as well as a digital clock [...]

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 [...]

Stylish Solar Powered Watch

Robert Birming — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:26:31 +0000

Sol Watch is the name of this new stylish timepiece, which get its power from the sunlight. The watch is available in two different colors: gray and pink. Inspired by solar power technology, the designer created this hybrid solar watch with an exposed solar panel, which extends the battery life by 50%. It has an [...]

Solar Charging USB Hub with Flashlight

Robert Birming — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:28:26 +0000

This new eco-friendly 3-in-1 gadget features a flashlight, a 4-port USB 2.0 compliant hub and a handy emergency power backup for your mobile phone, MP3 player, PDA, PSP or NDS Lite or other portable device. The USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub with Torch is not only a USB 4-Port Hub, but also an emergency power [...]

3-in-1 Solar Robot

Robert Birming — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:27:54 +0000

The creators of the 6-in-1 Solar Robot are back with a new cool eco-friendly product. This super cool, build it yourself robot is a great way to learn about basic solar power technology and can be transformed into either an Optimus Prime-esk Robot, rolling Tank or crawling Scorpion. As soon as you are bored with [...]

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 [...]

Bluetooth Solar Headset

Robert Birming — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:37:28 +0000

With this handy multiple pairing compliant Bluetooth headset you will have two options when it comes to charging the device – solar and AC. The most convenient way to charge up the headset using the unlimited Solar energy. Infinite standby time under sunlight. It supports multiple pairing – connects up to two bluetooth mobiles/devices at [...]

Gadgets Solar Charger Vest

Robert Birming — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:19:41 +0000

This vest, described as a “fusion of fashion and technology”, allows you to make sure that all of your precious gadgets are fully charge when you are on the move. The CVFR-S09 Solar Vest is designed for your comfort and convenience. It comes with big storage pockets for holding tools or camera equipment and includes [...]

Solar Charger USB Hub

Robert Birming — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:39:52 +0000

This USB 2.0 compliant 4-port hub doubles as a solar charger. Six included adapters allows you to charge just about any cell phone, MP3 player or other digital product available. This solar charger can be recharged through direct sunlight, AC power or car power. It is convenient for you to take along with when you [...]

6 Solar Robots in One Kit

Robert Birming — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:08:08 +0000

With this cool DYI solar robot kit you will get six types different robots for the price of one. This “do it yourself kit” is a great beginners introduction to solar power technology and the end result is your very own little robot. There are 6 different ways to build it, so you could have [...]

Hand-Crank/Solar LED Lantern with Mobile Charger

Robert Birming — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:22:14 +0000

This new eco-friendly LED lantern can be charged either by using the good old hand-crank technique or by the energy from the sun. The lamp is also equipped with a mobile charger. Features: Six high brightness LED lights with life more than 10,000 hours 3 LEDs / 6 LEDs mode Efficient Polysilicon Solar Panel Useful [...]

2-in-1 Mini Racing Car Solar LED Light

Robert Birming — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:25:15 +0000

This tiny racing car on a keychain is equipped with two solar powered features – a LED flashlight in the front and a counterfeit money detecting UV light in the back. Features: 2 Front White LED Light 2 Rear UV Light (Money Checking light) On/Off Switch at Top of the Car Solar panel under the [...]

The Walking House (Video)

Robert Birming — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:51:41 +0000

The modular dwelling system “Walking House” is capable of moving in speeds of up to 60 meters per hour and it enables persons to “live a peaceful nomadic life, moving slowly through the landscape or cityscape with minimal impact on the environment.” Here’s a video clip showing the Walking House in action: It collects energy [...]

World’s Smallest Solar Car

Robert Birming — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:03:52 +0000

This tiny solar “racing” car, the smallest one in the world with its 33 x 22 x 14 mm in size, requires no batteries whatsoever. You only need to take it out in the sunlight or close to a strong artificial light source to get the wheels moving. When the sun shines on the solar [...]

Solar Mini Clip Fan

Robert Birming — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:17:01 +0000

This clip-on fan will help you to keep cool during the hot summer days. It’s all solar powered, so you don’t have to worry about dead batteries. They have decided to call it “mini”, but in comparison to the size of the hat, I’m not sure all would agree of that minimalistic feeling once wearing [...]