QSTARZ Super 99 Bluetooth Solar GPS Travel Recorder
October 18th, 2007 by Edwin in GPS gadgets, Solar Powered Gear
How many times have you actually went off for a long holiday, snapping gigabytes after gigabytes’ worth of photos only to return home without having a clear memory of exactly where they were taken? With the QSTARZ Super 99 Bluetooth Solar GPS Travel Recorder, you don’t have to worry about suffering from memory lapses ever again, since this dual-powered GPS travel recorder is capable of logging up to 200,000 waypoints on each journey courtesy of the support for Geo Tagging of photos along with the ability to share your current location with friends over Google Earth. You can choose to have it operate using its integrated battery which can be recharged via a nearby power outlet, or using the integrated solar panel instead which is capable of powering the device for up to 48 hours at a stretch after achieving a full charge via natural sunlight.
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Interactive roof tiles to send a message
October 16th, 2007 by James in Home Gadgets, Miscellaneous Gadgets, Solar Powered Gear, Wacky Gadgets
Imagine it. It’s election season. You’re flying across the country to visit family or on the red eye to catch that all important business meeting. You look out the window and 35,000 feet below you see “Vote for me this November.” A little futher down, you notice a stream of moving pictures for a new movie and then “Coming soon to a theater near you …” all up in lights. Or, it’s late December and you’re flying home in time for the Holidays. Suddenly, you catch a video of that ripe, jolly old elf on his sleigh with reindeer, and snow capped text stating “Santa, Land Here!” What gives?
Sol Shaver Solar Razor
October 16th, 2007 by Edwin in Electronic Gadgets, Home Automation, Solar Powered Gear
Ever gone off to the woods for a week and forgotten to bring a shaver with you? Chances are when you’re back home, your wife will probably think there’s a grizzly bear knocking on her front door, wearing her husband’s clothes instead. The Sol Shaver Solar Razor is the tool for you then, since it can be powered by the sun while offering a traditional electric razor cut. If you’re interested in picking one up, be prepared to fork out $61 for it.
Source: Sci Fi Tech
Aussie Soldiers Goin’ Green with Solar Power
October 1st, 2007 by James in Audio/Video Gadgets, GPS gadgets, Miscellaneous Gadgets, Mobile Phones, Solar Powered Gear, Tech News
For today’s troops in the field, Army life is all about being hitech. From night vision goggles to keeping contact with command via radio, to even GPS navigation equipment, video cameras sending live feeds and even a portable PDA that soldiers use in the field, today’s soldier uses a ton of gadgetry in the field that is eating up power in day to day operation. Batteries are heavy and with that kind of gadgetry, you’d need to carry a lot of them, or rely on equipment for recharging that would not necessarily have access to an electrical source. To that end, the Australian government is investing millions to develop an ultra light solar panel that soldiers can use to charge their tech.
Pi electric bike burns a hole
September 30th, 2007 by Edwin in Electronic Gadgets, Solar Powered Gear, Vehicle Gadgets
Not in the ozone layer, but in your pocket. It retails for a whopping $7,500, which could get you a decent second hand family sized sedan that is still running just fine. Well, if you feel that your pockets need a little lightening up while aiming to get some exercise in the process, the Pi electric bike sounds like a pretty good idea. The Pi comes with an aluminum monocoque frame that is constructed from a single piece of made-up metal that shares a similar thickness all over. In terms of electronics, the batteries are of the nickel metal hydride variety and not lithium ion which we have all come to know and love in our fair share of gadgets and gizmos these days. As for the motor, it is a 36-volt brushless DC model that cranks out around 1 horsepower, or 750 watts. Needless to say the final output depends on just how much human power you put in, but I seriously doubt you’ll reach double digits in terms of horses since you’re, well, only human.
Wireless bridge sensors in the works
August 21st, 2007 by Edwin in Electronic Gadgets, Solar Powered Gear, Tech News
Steve Arms originally started off his career by designing sensors that could be arthroscopically implanted in order to measure the amount of strain on a patient’s knee ligaments, but he has since moved on to bring his knowledge, expertise, and know-how to his own company, MicroStrain Incorporation. Currently, he and his team are working on a wireless sensing technology that could be used in the future to assess the current condition of bridges. His team’s expertise would definitely come in handy considering the Minneapolis bridge collapse that happened just a couple of weeks ago, taking away nine lives in the process. Steve Arms’ invention is a wireless, solar-powered sensor system that offers the ability to collect data on strain, seismic activity, and vibrations on bridges. Since it harnesses power from the sun itself, there is no need to replace batteries inside the sensors which are normally placed in hard-to-reach places.
Boblee Solar protects and charges iPod
August 20th, 2007 by Edwin in Electronic Gadgets, Solar Powered Gear, iPod gadgets
Just in case you were wondering what the optimal iPod case would look like, perhaps the Boblbee Solar fits the bill. You not only get protection against knocks and scratches (with it being shockproof), it is also waterproof, letting you listen to your favorite tunes even when its raining (although I’d advise against that since you never know when lightning might strike). Built-in solar panels also help convert solar energy into power that can be used to charge your iPod. There is currently no word on pricing or availability.
Source: Gizmodo
Paint that absorbs solar power
July 26th, 2007 by Edwin in Home Gadgets, Solar Powered Gear
There are some chores in life that must be done despite being a drag to go through. Among them include mowing the lawn and painting the fence, but then again that’s what children (when they’re old enough, of course) are for, right? One of the bigger challenges would be painting your home, and woe to you if you have a relatively huge house. Giving your abode a fresh coat of paint on the outside every five years will definitely keep the neighborhood looking spiffy, but how many of us actually look forward to that “event”, preferring instead to lounge in our armchairs while flipping channels on the TV? What happens if I tell you that there is a new type of paint that covers your home with a lovely coat of energy generating solar cells? That news ought to make you jump right off your seat at roll up those sleeves almost immediately.
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