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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 …

The grating sounds produced by most alarm clocks are enough to have you starting the day with a piercing headache. Whether it’s with an annoying electronic beep or old-fashioned brain-busting bell, being forced out of your restful REM is no fun for anyone. Maybe the sounds of a rushing waterfall …

LEDs are finding their way into almost every aspect of our lives. They are relatively cheap to manufacture, they last just about forever, and they look cool. So whether it’s in a new television or the flashlight that’s sitting on your workbench, LEDs have a welcome place in our homes. …

When it comes to cool cleaning contraptions it seems like Dyson has cornered the market with their award-winning (and brightly colored) line of cyclone vacuum cleaners. Not to be outdone, the Japanese have put their own spin on these oft-maligned sanatation devices with their latest offering, the Escargot Cyclone Vacuum …

I like to keep things neat. This means that when it comes to charging my electronics I have to find some way of managing all of the cords and charging bases littering my office. Normally, I just put them all in the same place, but they end up looking like …

If you are up on your geek trivia, you know that back in 2005 scientists discovered the largest known dwarf planet in our solar system, later named Eris. According to Wikipedia, it’s the ninth largest direct solar-orbiting body; it’s approximately 2,500 km (1553-mi) in diameter and 27% more massive than …

Oregon Scientific have released their latest weather station, the +ECO Clima Control, which offers a ‘greener way’ to familiarise yourself with prevailing weather conditions thanks to being powered by an integrated solar panel.

I probably lost the better part of five years of my youth to video games and just about as much time arguing with my parents about how much time I spent in front of the screen. In fact, it might be the reason I need to wear glasses today. Anyway, …

JOBO have just announced two new digital picture frames that are designed specifically for increasingly budget aware consumers in the form of its JOBO Curve 7 and JOBO Curve 8 digiframes which offer somewhat rudimentary features in turn for wallet friendly pricing.

For many new parents, the challenge of knowing what to do when your baby is crying can be nerve wracking. What do all of those wails mean? Is he hungry? Thirsty? Bored? Is it just gas? No longer do parents have to rely on millions of years of genetic instincts …