While the futuristic contraption above (the Husqvarna Panthera Leo) is as of writing still a concept, the real thing isn’t very far off – 4-5 years says the designers, Husqvarna. The contraption, if you haven’t already figured out, is a battery operated riding mower. While push mowers that are powered by electrons are becoming more common, the riding variant is still being pursued. The heavier weight, longer mow times, and overall heavier duty use calls...

In what perhaps is the “holy grail” of battery technology, wireless charging has fascinated scientists and tech nerds alike for some time. While improved battery technologies that allow longer run times between charges and different methods such as accessory aided wireless charging (more or less Palm Pre and Touchstone), the coolest and biggest goal to reach is that of wireless, accessory free charging. To put it in more lamens terms, pulling battery juice...

A gadget lover no doubt has a deep hate for power outlets and power cords as they confine them, stifling their mobile freedom. Sharp on the other hand understands these deep feelings of hate and malice towards corded living and is announcing plans to start mass production on their “mini-solar panel” by June 10th. Production goals are currently hovering around 100,000 per month meaning a worldwide rollout won’t be super fast. However, the size, (67.5 x...

Battery technology is sadly lagging behind electronic/gadget innovation to the point where we are close to reaching the bare minium standard for runtime.  For example, a typical 3G smartphone browsing the internet over 3G will get between 2-5 hours of runtime.  That is pathetic.  While different storage materials density goals are being developed and reached, something exciting and new has to come along.  It appears that we are finally turning over a new leaf –...

Have you ever had a time in your life where your precious electric sipping friend has run out of juice and dies a slow painful death?  Chances are it has happened many times and fortunately you aren’t alone.  Batteries don’t last forever and won’t within the foreseeable future.  Thankfully the world does have some bright individuals and those individuals have supplied us with such inventions such as battery chargers that we can plug into various types...