Despite it’s vast size, tremendous population, and abundance of natural resources, Africa still has the lowest per-capita use of power of any continent. It isn’t that they don’t need it – with any population of that magnitude, the ability to use power to solve problems is vast. The challenge is in the money. It’s no… Continue reading The Quest for Power in Africa
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Need Some Juice? Simply Vibrate and Insert
Here at Techi, it’s no secret that we talk an awful, awful lot about Apple. But can you blame us? Between the iPhone 4 ballyhoo and Steve’s insistence on being so goddamn attractive in that sweater, there’s a lot to talk about. But what are other fine folks up to? Apparently, greening the piss out… Continue reading Need Some Juice? Simply Vibrate and Insert
Save Money; Save The Planet With Fujitsu’s Power Strip
Even if you’re uncertain where you stand in the green debate, rising electricity bills alone should be enough to get you interested in Fujitsu Lab’s latest product, a power consumption monitoring power strip. What it does: It works just like any other power strip carrying plug sockets for up to four electrical devices. What it… Continue reading Save Money; Save The Planet With Fujitsu’s Power Strip
Will electricity fade out too? Power your portable devices with a USB connection
We’ve all been stuck in a situation using our laptops in a Wi-Fi hotspot only to look at our battery life and see 5% left. In a panic, we quickly scan the area for an electrical outlet only to realize you are outdoors or forgot your plug at home. RCA has introduced this amazing technology… Continue reading Will electricity fade out too? Power your portable devices with a USB connection
The Little Uglybox That Could Power Your House
Getting off the grid may have just become that much easier. Oorja Protonics in California have developed a methanol fuel cell that could keep your wallet fat – assuming of course you have a fat wallet to begin with. The little box isn’t much to look at, but what it lacks in curves it makes… Continue reading The Little Uglybox That Could Power Your House