CES 2011: Freescale Watt Saver

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Semiconductor company Freescale says its new Watt Saver system automatically eliminates no-load power consumption for AC adaptors. Read more →

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CES 2011: ThinkEco’s Modlet Saver Plug

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The Modlet is a wirelessly connected interface between appliances and their outlets that allows users to eliminate vampire power and cut 10% of energy costs. Read more →

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Modlet Aims To Be The Smart Plug King

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The new ThinkEco modlet is a smart plug said to be the first redesign of the common outlet since the ground plug was added in 1928. It may well be more. Read more →

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EU, IBM Want To Slay Vampire Power

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An EU initiative involving IBM aims to improve energy efficiency and slay energy wasted by home electronics when in standby mode. Read more →

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TrickleStar Trickles Out 5 New Gadgets

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TrickleStar, a maker of energy savings products, has unveiled five new devices which help manage energy consumption in the home. Read more →

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Concept Design Encourages Unplugging

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A new concept design by Won Seok Choi uses a unique finger grip, a light and twist-off function to encourage users to cut down on power consumption. Read more →

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Apple Battery Charger Has Low Power Draw

Apple Battery Charger

Apple has unveiled a simple but sophisticated battery charger which has an intelligent power management system to ward off vampire power drains. Read more →

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Energenie Gadget Tries To Stake Vampire Power

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The Energenie Standby Saver works by sensing when your appliances enter standby mode and shutting off power, offering "quick on" convenience at the touch of a button without the carbon footprint. Read more →

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GreenGenius Vampire-Killing Surge Protector Now Available

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The GreenGenius Smart Surge Protector that debuted at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show and is designed to eliminate energy consumed by electronics in standby mode, is now available in the US. Read more →

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BugPlug Gadget Nips Carbon Footprint Of Kids In Bud

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With a friendly, funky design inspired by vinyl toy culture, the BugPlug senses when you're in the room--and turns electronics off when you're not there. Read more →

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