I can think of plenty of times when a wall outlet was no where to be found, leaving me with some rechargeable batteries sputtering out their last electrons, wondering when/if they would ever eat again. But thanks to handy little gadgets such as this USB battery charger, I can be at peace that my batteries will never go hungry again. All that’s required is a spare USB port, 4-6 hours of your time, and $20.95 in change. (AA batteries only.) [Product Page: Useful...

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...

How would you like to have the added peace of mind knowing that when you need a flashlight to work, the Emergency Illuminator won’t ever fail you? Flashlights of yesterday required big “C” or “D” sized batteries that were heavy, bulky, and expensive. But the Emergency Illuminator by mPower isn’t your ordinary flashlight. Even the dual mode battery power feature isn’t that hi-tech. What causes it to gain that techie...

Cyclists know that space is at a premium. If you’re on a long trip, carrying excess, unneeded baggage slows you down and tires you out quicker. Why go through the hassle? One tool any cyclist wants to have at all times is that of a tire pump. Keeping your bike tires properly inflated can mean the difference between a good day and a bad day. A second tool essential to the road warriors bag-o-tools is a light. Many riders take to the roads at night. As such,...

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...