Duracell MyGrid

August 25, 2009


Duracell MyGrid is a brand new drop-and-go charging pad for all of your wireless devices without the mess of multiple chargers. Just plug in the MyGrid, fit your MP3 player, iPod, Blackberry, iPhone or whatever with a Power Clip or Power Sleeve, place it on the mat and go. It can charge up to 4 devices at once, shuts off automatically with one touch, charges as quickly as your devices’ standard chargers.

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Panasonic Evoia Robot

August 12, 2009


Duracell has its drummer bunny. Panasonic has Evoia.
To demonstrate their long lasting evolta batteries, panasonic drove the small Evoia robot for 24 hours at the race track powered by two small AA evolta batteries, covering a record setting distance of 23.726 km. It set the guinness world record on August 6. This is the second record for the evolta battery, which previously was given the honour of ‘longest lasting AA alkaline battery’.

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Eneloop Lamp

July 1, 2009


Sanyo rechargeable Eneloop Lamp light your home when upright or your path when held like a flashlight as it passes the 90-degree mark. It also features a healing function that emits a cool blue light. The internal AAs recharge in about 12-hours when set atop the included induction charger. Fully charged, you can expect between 3 to 45 hours of white light, 12 to 16 hours of the blue glow, and about 6 hours in flashlight mode.

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Sony Hybrid Fuel Cell

March 1, 2009


Sony latest hybrid fuel cell technology. The system contains both a methanol fuel cell and a Li-on battery, enabling it to intelligently switch between power from the battery, fuel, or even both under high-draw circumstances. Sony’s portable model could keep you talking on your mobile phone for a week.

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Solar Cells

February 23, 2009


An idea so simple. It get rid of the additional charging holder, cables, sockets, broken finger nails…
But… does batteries explode when it is exposed to too much heat?

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HYmini

January 3, 2009


You have seen solar powered gadgets, you have seen hand cranked devices, now there is wind power.
“HYmini is a handheld, universal charger/adapter device that harnesses renewable wind power / solar power and conventional wall plug power to recharge almost all your 5V digital gadgets.”
Claims on the web that you can have a talk time of 4 mintues on your mobile after charging for 20 minutes… how to charge?

Strap it to your arm and go inline skating… or keep moving your arms really fast… or go live in a windy place.

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Toasty Charger

December 18, 2008


Slide your lithium ion battery into the slot, push the handle down and wait for it to pop back up again just like toasting bread… great!…

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Lemon Light

September 17, 2008


A light powered by a lemon battery. In order to use this light powered by a lemon battery, you needs to buy a real lemon, cut it in half and insert the light into it. I didn’t know we can get power from just any acid… Wow!

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Smart Candle

May 3, 2008


Smart Candle is designed to be practical, simple and elegant. It’s an affordable way for you to add a memorable touch around your home — great for both indoor and outdoor uses. With its sleek design and forward-thinking rechargeable system, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs can provide an ambient atmosphere without seeing their profits go up in smoke.
Did you get it? Its rechargeable? Cool…

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I can’t believe this, a real fake cigar… I don’t know what else to say. It even has 21 different flavours to choose from and cost £39.00 for 22 Cartridges (equivalent to 22 packets of cigarettes)… thats cheaper than real ones I guess but I wonder if it really taste and feel the same and kills you just as fast.

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