It’s official: Chevy Volt costs $41k before $7,500 tax credit. Pre-orders now open!
by
Mike
Posted July 27th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Fancy saving a tree or two and happen to title yourself a nerd? There's no doubt that Chevy's ambitions Volt project has been a long time coming. Since the truck market bombed out a few years back, they've been scrambling to catch up to other manufacturers more fuel efficient and alternative fuel-powered vehicles. And up until now, the biggest mystery about the Volt was the price. Price it to high no one will buy it. Lucky for consumers, it looks like Chevy will make it relatively affordabl...
USBCell: The rechargeable battery that plugs into a USB port.
by
Mike
Posted July 5th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Need a reason to drop a few more dollars on the geeky things you know and love? Today's gadget won't be one that fulfills only lust, but utility as well. The USBCell is so ingenious and simple in design that it pains me to think that I didn't coin this up first. But I digress, the USBCell...
Basically, it's a nickle metal hydride battery with a removable top cap that exposes a standard USB plug. Pop it into your ever plentiful USB port and whip up a 90% charge in 5 hours or a 50% charge i...
The calculator of tomorrow, today! The water-powered calculator.
by
Mike
Posted June 1st, 2010 at 9:12 am
Batteries really haven't changed much over the years, only going through a few big changes every few decades. Even still, they're wholly inefficient and toxic to the planet. But a water powered calculator with some unique new age batteries could go a long way to making this planet happier...
"Powered by water?" -- you say. Yes. It's actually not that complicated. The batteries that power this calculator are simple capsules filled with water and interact with two electrodes, causing a che...
[CES] mPower Flashlight
by
Mike
Posted January 6th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
It never fails -- any time you reach for that flashlight, often times of urgent matters, you come to find that there isn't a single electron inside willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good. That lack of guiding light is depressing, frustrating, and sometimes dangerous. That's where Mpower's innovative new flashlight come in handy.
Designed by Porche Design Studio, the mPower light features two compartments -- one for the normal replaceable batteries we're all familiar with a...
Mobile power in your pocket with the “Finger Generator”
by
Mike
Posted January 4th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Mobile power generators for things such as flashlights and consumer electronics are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people adopt such things. In regards to flashlights, simple "shake" designs allow users to shake the light for a specified amount of time time to create clean energy. That's all fine and dandy, but even the flashlight style shaker isn't exactly the smallest or most portable design. Enter the realm of the Finger Charger.
This concept is an ingenious creation coi...
Porsche’s Lithium-ion battery offering finally here.
by
Mike
Posted December 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
**Update: I apologize for the countless typos and broken sentences that were found throughout this post. I was *attempting* to write while drowsy. Utter failure. Don't post drowsy folks...
Battery technology just isn't keeping up with the demand consumer electronics are putting on them. No one would normally think that a 22lb. weight reduction in a car is something to brag good about. But in the wild world of racing, every ounce can be vitally important. Today, Porsche is taking the ...
The battery of tomorrow: Paper
by
Mike
Posted December 8th, 2009 at 7:50 am
The science world is currently fixating on those uber cool Zinc-air batteries that are set to debut next year, but the really cool technology is further ahead still. Batteries of late have one simple problem: fast discharge times, length charge times, and short life span just to name a few. Did you ever think that something so abundant and widespread as paper could be a mobile energy saving grace?
Yes, normal paper has been turned into a battery thanks to the many great minds at Stanford ...
Triple that iPhone battery of yours for $15!
by
Mike
Posted December 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
iPhone users regardless of race, age, sex, etc. all have one thing in common -- their batteries could be better. iPhone batteries that is. Don't get me wrong, the iPhone does a great job of squeezing out the most juice possible with what it's given. But if you've ever seen a tear down or spec sheet of the iPhone/3G/3GS, you'll know "what it's given" isn't that much -- 1400mAh for the original iPhone and 1150mAh for the 3G/3GS. The 3rd party accessory market is full of battery extenders and c...
Medis Xtreme Portable Fuel Cell charger coming to T-Mobile
by
Mike
Posted October 21st, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Typical batteries haven't quite caught up to the demands that humans and our gadgets place on them. We can't remain tethered to a wall for hours on end each day so a new solution has to be made. Fuel Cells may conjure up images of futuristic cars or space craft in your head. But in reality, the tech surrounding fuel cells has undergone some significant progress over the last couple years with size being one of the biggest improvements. Today, T-Mobile along with Medis Technologies launched ...
Energizer “D” sized batteries aren’t really D batteries…(AA wrapped in plastic) [Scandalous]
by
Mike
Posted August 27th, 2009 at 6:08 am
Gadgets take electricity. It's the nature of the beast. Naturally, running around the world with gadgets in tow means bringing tons of mobile energy. Whether it be solar chargers, wind power, or good 'ol classic battery power, we need a way to bring energy on the go. Similarly, Energizer has been a household name for decades, providing reliable energy on the run. But is their credibility about to take a major turn downward? Apparently, Energizer's "High Capacity" "D" sized batteries are ...
Sony working on Olivine-Type wonder batteries…outlets cry out in happy harmony
by
Mike
Posted August 11th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Any gadget aficionado is more than likely very familiar with their local electrical outlets. Gadgets, especially feature rich, drool inducing gadgets love to suck batteries dry. Unfortunately, batteries have so far failed to keep up with the demands that all of these extra features demand of them. Thankfully, Sony is working on one of many solutions out there that looks to be pretty intriguing. The new batteries feature an Olivine-type material inside that is considerably more energy dense...
The worst idea I’ve ever heard: US Gov’t to slap 5% tax on all electronics…to “save journalism”.
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USB Mailbox remind you about pending messages.
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