Eco Gadgets
Who says that gadget-eers can’t be go green? Just because many gadgets are electronic that does not mean there aren’t more Earth-friendly options out there. So as we find cool stuff that is good for the planet you can read about them here.
Portable Solar Powered Speaker
We live in a world where just about any mobile device that one carries these days – be they smartphones or tablets, are capable of playing back some music. And the amount of storage that these portable devices hold can reach insane levels, in fact, a whole lot more than your regular hard drive back in 2000. This would mean you would be spoilt for choice when it comes to the amount of songs that you can listen to, and chances are you would not have enough time to go through the entire playlist in a single setting. The thing is, sometimes, you want to share your eclectic taste in music with your mates, and your smartphone’s speaker just ain’t cutting it. Good thing there are alternatives out there like the $99.95 Portable Solar Powered Speaker.
The Portable Solar Powered Speaker not only lets you share your favorite tunes with the general public within an acceptable radius, but as its name implies, it is capable of offering an infinite amount of charging for your compatible power hungry devices – as long as the sun shines, that is. The speaker would pair up with a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, or other wireless music player, where audio is played back via a 2.5”, 3-watt full-range speaker which delivers crisp sound. Its rechargeable battery has been rated to deliver up to eight hours of operation from a five-hour charge thanks to its built-in solar panel, and it comes with a rugged, water-resistant IPX4-rated exterior to boot.
Solar-Lighted Umbrella
Now, the $149.95 Solar-Lighted Umbrella is definitely something that you might want to consider assuming you have a yard or garden large enough to fit it in. I guess it goes without saying that those who do not own landed property and are currently living in apartments, you can rule having the Solar-Lighted Umbrella around, since your balcony might not be large enough to accommodate it, either. It would be easy to assume that the Solar-Lighted Umbrella is pretty much self-explanatory, where it comes with integrated solar lights that help create a lovely mood and setting when dusk falls.
Sporting a large 9’ canopy that cranks open in a jiffy and speedily, the steel support pole is sturdy and stable, while 32 soothing LED lights will help light up your evenings when you want to have heart-to-heart talks with your beloved under romantic conditions, and just in case it has been cloudy the entire day, fret not, there is a battery backup to help recreate those magical moments. You can choose from black, brown, burgundy or hunter green colors for the Solar-Lighted Umbrella’s canopy.
Zeit Eco electric scooter
We are all a far more environmentally conscious people these days, where the threat of global warming is very, very real. Of course, electric cars have yet to make it to the mainstream consciousness across the world, for obvious infrastructure reasons, and there is also the issue of costs involved, but it sure as heck is encouraging to see how the world is slowly but surely lowering their dependency on fossil fuels where vehicles are concerned, and instead, looking towards greener solutions, including hybrid ones. The Zeit Eco is definitely not the first kind of electric scooter that has been released, but according to the creators of the Zeit Eco, this particular compact last mile transport vehicle is able to stand out from the rest of the crowd, which we will deal with right after the jump.
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Click & Grow unveils Smart Herb Garden
Ever heard of Click & Grow before? Neither have we, but apparently Click & Grow is a designer of indoor smart gardens, and their latest creation would be the Smart Herb Garden that has been unveiled on popular crowd funding website Kickstarter. The Smart Herb Garden is no ordinary garden, but rather, it is a high-tech, self-watering plant system which is capable of growing multiple herbs simultaneously. Right now, Click & Grow has looked towards the Kickstarter community to obtain support from technology enthusiasts, travel fanatics, those who have been looking for a green thumb all this while but did not find it, in order to gain enough funds so that it can roll off the production line in due time.
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Luci Inflatable Solar Lantern
If there ever was a time when you wanted to play the role of a deity, then perhaps now would be a good one – with the £19.99 Luci Inflatable Solar Lantern in tow, of course. The Luci Inflatable Solar Lantern works as its name suggests, coming in a lightweight form factor that is highly portable, and of all things, is also waterproof. It will feature a few functions rolled into a single device, such as a task light, flash light and diffused lantern, making it highly desirable to own whenever you are all out on your own.
The Luci Inflatable Solar Lantern will be powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which can also be juiced up via its super-efficient solar panels. It is said that even any incandescent light is good enough to charge it up, although the sun’s natural rays will work best. Ideal for campers and hard-core hikers, the Luci Lantern also doubles up as an alibi just in case someone accuses you of being not environmentally friendly in the rest of your lifestyle choices. Thanks to the ‘Buy One, Give One’ program, if you decide to pick up a Luci Inflatable Solar Lantern, the good people over at MPowerd have pledged to do the same, sending one to someone else in a developing country.
iSolar Backup Battery Charger
When you think of the Man of Steel, what comes into your mind? I am not referring to you wearing your spandex underwear on the outside to work, but rather, his more, er, super qualities. We do know that his major weakness is kryptonite,and he also recharges himself with solar energy. Well, your smartphone, too, never need be at the mercy of a drained battery ever again with some help from our solar system’s star, the sun. The iSolar Backup Battery Charger comes in handy, arriving in the form of a sun-powered bamboo battery which will be able to bring new life to your dead device’s power stores, delivering additional hours of use.
It is said that a simple 3-hour charge will be able to bring up a depleted device to 40% of its power, now how about that? Each purchase will also be able to be charged via the included USB adapter, letting you power it up if the sun decides to hide behind rain clouds and thunderstorms. Definitely one of the cooler gadgets to own, don’t you think so? It also adds some green street cred to your resume.
Wi-Fi connected Smart Dimmer
Everyone is talking about going green these days, from the small household all the way to mega large corporations. After all, being green is in, and our planet cannot really take on too much more pollution before it starts to collapse on itself, and we all know just how mother earth is capable of striking back with more than just a vengeance. Well, Demo 2012 People’s Choice winner Ube (pronounced as “yoo-bee”) has just launched something that will bring a smile to the face of environmentalists, being an Indiegogo campaign that hopes to raise support for its Wi-Fi connected Smart Dimmer.
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Pocket Socket Portable Hand Generator
In this modern day and age, ensuring that your plethora of gadgets which you tote around are juiced before you embark on a journey outside is essential, as most folks would feel somewhat “naked” or “incomplete” without their device of choice in hand that has been armed with a full battery charge. Well, you might want to consider bringing around a portable power generator just in case Murphy happens to drop by, and you need to make that all important phone call in order to clinch a multi-million dollar deal. Enter the $59.99 Pocket Socket Portable Hand Generator that will help save the day, while providing you the recommended daily amount of exercise that geeks require.
The Pocket Socket Portable Hand Generator is somewhat equivalent to having magic hands, where it generates 10 watts of power at 120V DC, and will feature a solitary two-prong standard U.S. outlet. Needless to say, hamsters running in wheels are not going to power this, but you will just need to roll up your sleeves and power this thing yourself. Made in good ol’ USA, this is an excuse to play the patriotism card when justifying another gadget purchase to the missus.
