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LifeVillage modular housing solution for remote communities
By Emily Clark
22:10 September 28, 2008 PDT
Designed to address the problem of access to critical utilities in remote areas and developing nations that lack the necessary infrastructure, Envision Solar's modular self-contained LifeVillage integrates clean power and water treatment into buildings and communities, no matter what the location. Read More
Bluetooth-Headset and USB stick combo
By Emily Clark
01:25 September 26, 2008 PDT
Some two-in-one gadgets just don't gel (the microwave TV springs to mind) but others like the Bluetrek “Bizz” Bluetooth-Headset make perfect sense. The device is a headset for making hands-free phone calls that also integrates a USB stick for storing data as well as removing the need for a separate charger. Read More
Plans unveiled for 100MW biomass facilities
By Emily Clark
00:30 September 26, 2008 PDT
The largest power supply cooperative in the US has announced plans to build up to three 100MW biomass electric generating facilities in the state of Georgia. Oglethorpe Power Corporation’s (OPC’s) power plants are designed to be carbon-neutral and utilize woody biomass, one of Georgia’s most abundant renewable resources. Read More
Stephen Hawking to send DNA into space
By Emily Clark
18:20 September 24, 2008 PDT
Along with daughter Lucy, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking is planning to send his digitized DNA into space as part of NCsoft’s Operation Immortality. The pair hopes the exercise will help publicize the Archon X PRIZE for Genomics; a competition that will award $10 million to the first person or team that can sequence 100 human genomes within 10 days or less. Read More
A (digital) picture tells a thousand words
By Emily Clark
23:32 September 23, 2008 PDT
Researchers from the aceMedia project in Europe are now working on ways to generate searchable images that could see digital files come with content information, metadata and an intelligence layer that automatically generates word-searchable data about the image. Read More
Solar brick provides integrated outdoor lighting solution
By Emily Clark
19:27 September 22, 2008 PDT
Sunrise Solar Corp has unveiled a new building brick that integrates solar technologies into traditional construction materials. The Solar Light "Bric" is able to capture the sun’s rays and convert them to energy to power an embedded light without the need to connect to the electrical grid or flick a switch. Read More
Power Dam: wireless, plug and play power management concept
By Emily Clark
17:56 September 22, 2008 PDT
Arizona State University student Travis Andren's entry for the Sustainable Technologies category of the Create the Future Design Contest is a plug and play system designed to combat the phenomena known as “vampire power” or “power leakage”, which causes power loss through plugged in appliances. Read More
Slides 2 PC offers small footprint solution for digital photo conversion
By Emily Clark
22:56 September 21, 2008 PDT
Ion Audio specializes in products that take outmoded formats like vinyl records and convert them into digital format. The company has is now expanding this functionality to photography with the announcement of small format device that will breathe new life into your old 35mm slides and film negatives - the SLIDES 2 PC. Read More
Flatshare Fridge could save big arguments
By Emily Clark
22:30 September 21, 2008 PDT
Anyone who’s ever lived in a share house knows the disappointment of finding their tasty leftovers devoured by a greedy roommate, only to have them deny all responsibility. This great idea dubbed the Flatshare Fridge is a concept designed to eliminate arguments by providing separate food storage spaces for each household member. Read More
Lexar introduces Shoot-n-Sync Wi-Fi Memory card
By Emily Clark
22:21 September 18, 2008 PDT
Utilizing Ey-Fi wireless SD memory card technology, the new Shoot-n-Sync Wi-Fi memory card from Lexar is a wireless solution for uploading digital photos to computers as well as sharing them via social networking and photo-sharing websites. Read More
Solar Stik portable solar generator
By Emily Clark
00:37 September 18, 2008 PDT
Portable solar panels are popping up at an increasing rate in campgrounds and caravan parks where they are an environmentally friendly and mercifully silent alternative to fuel burning generators. This example from Solar Stik offers rugged solution that can be used in conjunction with a wind generator and adapted for a variety of applications on land and water. Read More
HTC S740 smartphone
By Emily Clark
23:39 September 17, 2008 PDT
HTC's latest edition to its "S" range of smartphones takes a conventional 12-key candybar phone design, slots in the company's speciality - a sliding QWERTY keyboard - and adds 3.8 inch wide-screen, 3.2 megapixel and mobile broadband download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (if your carrier can handle it). Read More
GE Hybrid locomotive protoype in Chicago
By Emily Clark
21:24 September 15, 2008 PDT
GE Transportation will parade its Evolution Hybrid locomotive prototype at the RSI Railway Technology Exhibition in Chicago later this month. Promising significant fuel and emissions savings, the diesel-electric hybrid technology captures and stores the energy generated by braking a 207 ton train and delivers it back to the propulsion system in the form of an on-demand, 2000 horsepower boost. Read More
Storm Safe hurricane shelter
By Emily Clark
17:54 September 15, 2008 PDT
Recent horrific weather conditions in Northern and Central America have seen many people displaced, injured and even killed - most recently by Hurricane Ike. While early evacuation is always the best option, it can't hurt to have a plan B along the lines of the Storm Safe, a floating, hexagon-shaped hurricane shelter made from heavy aluminum plate that's designed to protect you in the event of a large storm. Read More
Liebherr's ZKes 453 cigar storage unit
By Emily Clark
00:29 September 12, 2008 PDT
Storing and maturing cigars successfully relies heavily on the regulation of air temperature and humidity, and the new ZKes 453 humidor from Liebherr achieves this using a stainless steel housing lined with Spanish cedar wood that incorporates sensitive electronic control system in conjunction with temperature and humidity sensors, all operated via an electronic SoftTouch panel. Read More
Wrex the robot dog
By Emily Clark
05:39 September 11, 2008 PDT
Based on a similar concept to the now defunct Aibo, Wrex The Dawg is the latest robo-pet from WowWee and his moods are distinctive. Ill-mannered Wrex was styled using discarded mechanical and electrical parts and is designed to be any kid’s mischievous robotic pal. Read More
Aquarius: intelligent automated sprinkler design
By Emily Clark
18:02 September 10, 2008 PDT
Looking more like an alien spacecraft than a sprinkler, Aquarius is an irrigation control system designed by Aydin Oztoprak and Ozgur Ruhi Ulvan. Solar powered and remote managed, Aquarius automatically adjusts its water flow depending on the soil, crop and weather conditions, making it one very intelligent piece of eco-friendly water design. Read More
New coffee machine joins expanded Kenwood kMix range
By Emily Clark
19:17 September 9, 2008 PDT
Kenwood has unveiled a new addition to its kMix range; the CM 020 Coffee Maker. As well as aiming to be a colorful complement to your kitchen decor, the new caffeine machine features an Opti-Temp function which uses a separately heatable hotplate to constantly maintain coffee at an optimal temperature. Read More
Solar trees take root at the University of California
By Emily Clark
23:24 September 8, 2008 PDT
The University of California in San Diego (UCSD) is undertaking an unusual forestry project on the roof of two of its parking garages. The “Solar Trees” being constructed on the roofs will comprise steel components fitted with a canopy of Kyocera photovoltaic modules to provide solar energy for the university. Read More
Able Planet releases budget version of noise canceling headphones
By Emily Clark
23:52 September 7, 2008 PDT
Able Planet has introduced a new model of noise canceling headphones aimed at cost-conscious audio-philes who also like to protect their hearing. The new USD$99 Clear Harmony NC200 foldable headphones utilize the company’s patented LINX AUDIO and state-of-the-art active noise cancellation (ANC) technologies. Read More
US Airways Center announces solar installation
By Emily Clark
23:25 September 7, 2008 PDT
The US Airways Center in Arizona, home to NBA team the Phoenix Suns, will soon be going green with the announcement of a new solar power project. The system is expected to be operational in 2009 and will utilize 1,125 Suntech panels, cover approximately 18,000 square feet and produce 331,233 kilowatt-hours of clean energy each year. Read More
USB stick bottle opener
By Emily Clark
19:36 September 7, 2008 PDT
The list of things you can do with your USB memory stick just keeps getting longer. The latest 2-in-one effort from TrekStor will ensure you don't get caught short at your next BBQ - the USB stick CO is a high-speed data storage device which doubles as a bottle opener. Read More
Nooka adds to unconventional watch range
By Emily Clark
00:14 September 4, 2008 PDT
Nooka watches combine unusual form and function in order to tell time, where dots and bars fill space as the minutes and hours pass. Three new Nooka models have just been released designed suit a range of tastes from chic to utilitarian. Read More
Hide and seek 21st century style
By Emily Clark
23:57 September 3, 2008 PDT
Kids can take hide and seek to all new levels using the EyeClops Night Vision Infrared stealth goggles. Based on real US military-style Infrared illumination technology coupled with an LCD monocle, the goggles promise clear visibility up to 15m (around 50ft), even in absolute darkness. Read More
Wake up to the (artificial) sun
By Emily Clark
12:12 August 29, 2008 PDT
Philips has shown the second generation of its Wake-up Light at IFA 2008, while Lenco, is displaying a multi-colored approach on the same theme. Both lights are designed to mimic the natural process of waking up with the sun and, hopefully, make it just that little bit easier to get out of bed in the morning. Read More
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