Green Technology on TFTS - Page 5

OK, I admit it. I’m a sucker for anything that combines technology and a way to keep my beer cold when I am out and about. I have reviewed similar cooler/radios in the past and it would seem that they all fall just short of providing a product that combines …

The landscape of hybrid vehicles is a familiar one to most people around the world. With old friends like the Prius and Insight being the most familiar, and newcomers like the Volt (which has yet to make it into the hands of the general public) attempting to make a name …

If you’re looking for a reserve charger for your gadgets that offers free ‘green’ energy courtesy of solar power you may be interested in Kodak’s newly announced charger, known as the Kodak Solar Charger KS100-C +2.

It’s not always easy to find a power outlet when you need one especially when you’re hanging out with nature. And since most of us simply can’t live without our Blackberries and iPods when we commune with the local flora and fauna we need something that will make sure we …

When it comes to indoor lighting options more and more people are changing out their traditional incandescent light bulbs for the more energy-efficient compact fluorescent kind. They save you quite a bit in energy costs but their tightly wound spiral look doesn’t sit very well with some interior designers. The …

When Sanyo’s Eneloop Lamp was initially introduced back at the end of June (we didn’t cover it as we don’t have the manpower to cover everything, alas…yet) it was greeted with some considerable fever but, at that juncture, its US release date and pricing was yet to be confirmed. Now …

What nature lover doesn’t want to do what’s right by the Earth whenever we can? That comes to the gear that we carry as much as the trash that we don’t leave behind. The latest in binocular optics from Nikon, the Ecobins, are sure to have you singing the praises …

Docomo of Japan have introduced a new phone in their STYLE Series, namely the Docomo SH-08A Solar Hybrid Phone, which apart from being waterproof comes with integrated solar panel which, whilst not especially effective (see below) at least offers end users a degree of free, green tinged power.

It sure would be nice if you could annoy your fellow sports fans and scare the crap outta your best friend without having to worry about where you were going to get your next air horn refill, wouldn’t it? I thought that’d get your attention. Now you can have your …

Solar power and solar powered devices certainly seem like they are here to stay. With the cost of materials coming down and the acceptance of solar power as a viable energy source on the rise, it’s no surprise that gadget makers are rushing to capture their share of the green …

We have enough products in our lives that require electricity, batteries, or electric power of some kind. The last thing we need is yet another little Ni-Cad crunching beastie sitting on our desk adding to the already messed up environment in which we find ourselves. That’s why the way-cool folks …