Join Casio unveils Pathfinder PAG110C-3 timepiece
Casio has been in the timepiece business for quite a fair number of years already, and most of us would have fond memories of a digital watch from Casio, although these days it seems to be imported from China instead of its spiritual home, Japan. Ah well, their range of G-Shock watches are also a cause to celebrate, since those are some tough devices which can withstand the rigors of an active lifestyle. This time round, Casio America takes the next step forward in the world of watches with its latest addition to the Pathfinder collection, otherwise known as the PAG110C-3. This new Pathfinder will definitely appeal to those who constantly brave the great outdoors, but it also has a conscience since it is eco-conscious with features such as solar technology and recycled packaging.
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Solar Roadways prototype now built
Solar Roadways received a $100,000 grant by the Department of Transportation last year, and it is good to see all that money put to good use with a spanking new solar-powered road prototype. Currently, Solar Roadways is in the running for an award as a finalist (“Most Promising Renewable Energy Award”), and initial tests have shown that their pedestrian warning system with a couple of small kids worked like a charm – whenever one of the little ones step on the crosswalk panel, the Solar Road Panel lights up with a warning “SLOW DOWN” for drivers. This ought to help reduce the number of accidents on the road somewhat in the long run, don’t you think so? Solar Roadways hopes to see these solar-powered panels make their way to driveways, parking lots, walkways, playgrounds and even bike paths sometime down the road.
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Solar Surge for iPhone 3G and 3GS
You know that the iPhone is one power guzzler, and that having an important call die on you is downright irritating, perhaps even leading up to you losing out on that business deal. Well, Novothink’s got your back with their very own iPhone case which is compatible with the iPhone 3G as well as iPhone 3GS models, since it boasts a solar panel on the back that will help juice up your precious handset wherever you go. It will not hamper the usability of the iPhone in any way since you will still gain full access to the touchscreen display, and is durable as well as lightweight while keeping your conscience clear knowing that you are doing your part in helping combat global warming. The Solar Surge case is going for a $79.95 pop.
Lunar Car Solar Robot Kit
If you can’t get enough of robots, here’s another kit to help you build your very own that won’t cost you a bunch of money in batteries. This simple little robot will give you something to play with on your desk while you’re probably supposed to be doing something else. That always seems to be the best time to play with desktop friendly toys. This kit can be built by yourself or you can enlist the help of a kid, although perhaps they should be a little older due to small parts.
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Ambientech SolarFan and SolarFold
Solar panels being used as back up chargers are nothing new. However, there are still a great deal of us that don’t have one. Be it due to lack of funds, not enough justification or even just not finding a design that fits your life. If you’re still just looking around to find that right fit for your gadget addiction, here are two more solar chargers from Ambientech. There is the SolarFold, as well as the SolarFan. Both of which would work just fine to keep all of your small gadgets up and running.
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Antro unveils new Solo electric hybrid prototype
Maintaining a really huge army could prove to be extremely expensive, as the US found out the hard way. Not only do you have to spend a whole lot of your GDP percentage each year to bolster your defences, there is the issue of making sure the army has enough oil, or black gold, to keep its machineries working and combat-ready at all times. Well, how does that affect ordinary folks like you and I? We too, use vehicles that rely on petrol to keep them going, so what happens when there isn’t enough of that stuff to keep the world moving? Guess it pays to invest in electric vehicles from now on, eh? Antro aims to make a name for itself with the new Solo electric hybrid prototype that ought to hit the market by the time 2012 rolls around, where it will rely on the muscle-power of driver and passengers alongside a hybrid fuel/electric engine.
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Solar Powered Window Alarm
I’m always all about any gadget that can function well, while being powered by nothing more than the sun. It cuts down on batteries and it’s basically the lazy man’s way of being eco-friendly. In that you really don’t have to put in a whole lot of effort and you’re managing to at least help to not make the earth any worse than its current state. That being said, I’m not entirely sold on this solar gadget. Since it is an alarm, it almost seems like it’s advertising its presence to burglars.
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Landport Solar-Powered Speakers
Apparently these oddly shaped speakers are Japan’s very first set of active speakers that are solar-powered. These look more like a cryptic scroll than a set of speakers, but they are speakers. They’re also speakers that will help you become just a little more eco-friendly. After all, every little bit helps. These flat speakers are shaped just right to give you the sound you need and suck up all the sun they’ll require to keep up and running.
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