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Category: Green Gadgets & Design

Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Device With Limits Debuts

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Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has debuted a portable power device which makes use of refillable hydrogen fuel cell cartridges to power small USB devices like mobile phones. Read more →

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Sunflower Concept Provides Solar Power and Tunes

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A new concept design from Richard Baiao provides both off-grid energy for portables and other electronics as well as a solar-powered music system for the office. Read more →

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mPhase Secures Tech Patent Related To 20 Year Battery

mPhase Technologies said it has been granted a patent related to the technology behind its special flashlight that has a 20 year reserve battery shelf life that is activated by an external event. Read more →

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Kinetic Pinwheel Concept Lights Up For Good, Green Fun

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A light-up pinwheel toy by designer Eon Tae Yoon shows kids how the power of the wind and their own kinetic energy translates directly to electricity. Read more →

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Light Up Latro Algae Pet Looks Like Beaker Of Green Goo

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Part off-grid lamp, part "pet," the Latro is a prototype lighting concept that uses algae, sunlight and CO2 (from your breath) to create electricity providing illumination after hours. Read more →

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Concept Boots Use Heat From Foot To Power Mobile Devices

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European telecommunications giant Orange has a new concept design for portable phone charging--Orange Power Wellies, the rubber boots that use heat from your feet to juice your cell. Read more →

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Google Donates Solar Chargers to International Health Workers

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Google recently made an in-kind donation to International Medical Corps for use in purchasing high-powered Solio Solar Chargers for international health teams working in areas of the developing world. Read more →

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iPad Solar Bag Concept Powers Apple Lovers In Style

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A new concept solar bag from Korean designer Seo Eul Hwa features a small white backpack specifically designed for the iPad that doubles as a solar charger, via a flexible solar panel in the shape of an apple. Read more →

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Is The Sleek New Apple iPhone 4 A Green Lover’s Phone?

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Apple released details today on its new iPhone 4, with information revealing this upcoming smartphone has a good shot at being one of the greenest of its type to date. Read more →

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Nokia Phone Charging Kit Uses Bicycle Wheel Movement For Power

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Leading mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has debuted a special bicycle charging kit for mobile phones that uses a small electrical generator and movement of the bike's wheels to charge a cell phone. Read more →

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