Nokia has released a pedal powered cell phone charger kit slated for developing nations where the power supply is limited, unreliable or expensive. The kit includes a bottle-dynamo, like the ones used to
Students in Israel at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed new technology that allows blind people to “see” objects around them through a simple radar system. The device
With all of the buzz surrounding the iPad, it’s hard not to get sucked in – but you might be wondering how exactly you can use this powerful tool to maximize both your business and eco-factor.
Is there anything an iPhone can’t do? There isn’t much, but charging via the Sun’s rays is one thing the gadget of all trades has yet to master. Well, now Apple is looking to change
What if robots could lead fish away from major danger zones like, say, a massive oil spill off the Gulf Coast? It might be possible with the launch of Maurizio Porfiri’s remote-controlled fish-like
Most offices are situated far away from the great outdoors, but just because you’re cooped up in a cubicle doesn’t mean you have to have to set environmental concerns aside! There’s a
Who hasn’t wished at some point that they could take a spin on Marty McFly’s hoverboard from Back to the Future II? The hoverboard may not be an actual form of transportation yet, but French
In a valiant effort to rethink the ubiquitous refrigerator — which has seen few design changes since the invention of freon refrigerators in the 1930′s — Russian designer Yuriy Dmitriev
Traveling to the great outdoors offers an escape from the hubbub of modern technology, but you’d be surprised at how handy your iPhone can be while you’re out there (just ban yourself from
Think of wind energy and you probably conjure up an image of giant turbines. But students in Cornell’s Vibro-Wind Research Group have a different model of wind power in mind. They’re working
The iPad may be a luxury item, but One Laptop per Child (OLPC) is working on an affordable device for the developing world that combines the features of a laptop, the Kindle, and the iPad — and it
A Sony e-reader that is currently on the market Just one day before the iPad hits Japanese store shelves, Sony has stepped into the game saying “Wait for us!” The electronics giant announced
Flexible gadgets are undeniably sexy – but Japanese electronics giant Sony wasn’t content stopping there. For their newest display, they decided to also throw in ultra-thinness (just 80μm or
Thinking about zipping through that red light? Well, you won’t physically be able to if IBM has anything to say about it. The technology giant’s recent patent application for “A System
How about this for an all-purpose gadget? Cheng Peng has designed a portable wind turbine with solar panels on its blades. The device is capable of generating enough energy to power your cell phone or
Prison tattoos are notorious forms of self-expression, and these days inmates seem to be getting pretty crafty with their skin art. A DIY tattoo gun was recently confiscated from a prisoner in the UK
In the near future, we might have electronic devices made entirely out of paper–with paper displays, paper transistors, and even paper supercapacitors. Researchers at Stanford University have
Ever fantasize about owning an ultra high-tech wristwatch? You’ll love the so-called Dick Tracy watch being developed by HP for the US military. The watch features flexible solar panels designed by
We’ve covered plenty of water purification systems. But in a world where one billion people don’t have access to clean drinking water, we can always use new ones. Enter the HYDRA, a
In a world filled with plastic, designer Takumi Shimamura of Monacca differentiates his handmade calculators by using beautiful, sustainably harvested wood. We spotted the sleek computation devices on the
Wish your morning bike commute could charge up your cell phone on the way to work? Well, two enterprising engineering students from the Nirma University of Ahmedabad, India have designed a handy wind and
Glucose: it gives us that extra spike of energy, powers our cells, and soon, it might even power implantable medical devices. A team of researchers from Joseph Fourier University in Grenoble, France
For all of you who get giddy over purchasing new office supplies, we’ve found the perfect eco-friendly line that’s about to top your desk – and your design loving hearts – off with joy!
Want an ultra energy-efficient OLED television? You’ll have to pay — LG’s 15-inch display, for example, will cost a scathing $2,725 when it is released later this year. But OLED displays
Hey NYC! If you’re looking for a leisurely activity to fill this fine Sunday afternoon, head on over to the Meatpacking District to check out TOUCH’s latest exhibition “Interconnected.” Featuring
While the recent rise in consumer spending is certainly a good sign for our ailing economy, what does this mean for our fragile environment? If you’re one of the many stepping out this weekend for
Talk about sustainable multi-tasking. Not only have students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign created a device that cultivates algae for biofuel production, they’ve made it out of
Shopping may seem like it doesn’t quite go hand in hand with being green but unless you’re planning to never step into a store again, it can’t hurt to take steps to alleviate some of the
Making a statement through music is far from unfamiliar – some of the most powerful messages of our time have been embodied in the most fetching melodies. Taking the wide human reach held within this
By now you may have taken a look at our list of 5 energy-saving smartphone apps and wondered, “What if I don’t have a smartphone?” Don’t worry–we still have you covered. Read
