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VIDEO OF THE DAY – G Force Rap
Don't mess with these fuzzy little furballs 21 August 2009 12:00 GMT
Gadgets, gizmos, guinea pigs – G Force rocks!

You really should see this movie.

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GreenPeak low power remote controls head for CES
No more flat batteries? 15 December 2008 11:42 GMT
A new range of ultra low power remote controls are one of the greener gadgets debuting at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

GreenPeak, the company behind the gizmos, said in a statement that it "will be rolling out a new robust and reliable wireless...
Shiro launches self-powered solar MP3 player
Hates dark pockets 12 December 2008 10:08 GMT
Following rumours this year of a solar-powered iPod, Singapore-based Shiro has launched a solar media player. The Shiro SQ-S looks like a standard MP3 and video player, but with one key difference - solar photovoltaic cells on the back that, its makers claim, will fully...
1000th computer awarded EPEAT green badge
Eco PC label celebrates milestone 11 December 2008 13:09 GMT
A Sony Vaio has become the 1000th PC to snag the coveted EPEAT eco label. EPEAT, which stands for Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, is a US labelling scheme that was launched in July 2006 and rates computer products on their environmental impact.
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Twitter opens Poznan carbon summit
Micro blogging transforms climate news 5 December 2008 11:53 GMT
Twitter, the micro-blogging platform, has been deployed to open the workings of a major climate conference in Poland.

The meeting in Poznan is host to 11,000 delegates working to thrash out the basis for 'Kyoto 2', an international agreement on cutting future...
Npower "smart fridge" trial to test dynamic demand
Refrigerators will cope with power peaks 4 December 2008 16:22 GMT
Energy giant Npower and tech firm RLtec are giving away thousands of "smart fridges" to test a new green technology.

The two companies are trialling dynamic demand, a process of cutting national electricity demand in real-time - known as "load-shedding" in...
Shoppers won't pay a premium for green gadgets
New report on eco electronics 3 December 2008 12:47 GMT
More than half of US shoppers say they won't pay a premium for greener electronics, according to a new report. The GreenFactor study by Cohn & Wolfe suggests that only 15% of US consumers would pay more than average for a gadget with eco credentials.

The study...
Daewoo helps European "water power" car
Water motoring myth lives on 2 December 2008 12:12 GMT
A European company claims it's been joined by Korean car-maker Daewoo to produce a "water-powered" car. Swiss firm Ethos says it will have a prototype built December 2008 in partnership with Daewoo, with a mass production version arriving in 2009.

The company...
London vies with San Fran for electric car crown
Boris bigs up greener cars 1 December 2008 13:48 GMT
Boris Johnson has signalled his intent to put more electric vehicles on London's roads. At the first meeting of the London Electric Vehicle Partnership, Boris, car-makers and London boroughs signed up to a plan to develop infrastructure and incentives for EV ownership in...
Subaru goes green with diesel engines
Higher MPG for Legacy and Forester range 28 November 2008 11:24 GMT
Subaru is using a new 'Boxer' diesel engine to boost fuel economy on its Legacy, Forester and Outback ranges. The Legacy Saloon is the greenest option of the bunch, clocking in at 50.4 miles per gallon and relatively low emissions - for it class - of 148g/km CO2.
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iPower SX enters solar charger fray
Feel the capacity in its big battery 27 November 2008 13:08 GMT
A new solar charger promises to power your gadgets for longer. The Battech iPower SX enters a crowded solar charging market dominated by Solio, Powertraveller and Solar Technology, but hopes to win fans with its high capacity battery.

While the iPower SX solar...
Mercedes-Benz brings cleaner C Class to UK
With "BlueEFFICIENCY" measures 26 November 2008 11:58 GMT
Big cars are rarely green, but a new model by Mercedes-Benz shows where carbon savings can be made.

The firm's new C 180 is one of the first in the UK equipped with "BlueEFFICIENCY" measures which boost the car's fuel economy by 11% on the previous model.
VIDEO: Which green X Prize finalist gets your vote?
$25k up for grabs 25 November 2008 15:15 GMT
Three YouTubers are competing to win a $25,000 (£16,546) prize for eco innovation. The winner of the "What's your Crazy Green Idea?" contest, organised by the X Prize Foundation, will be decided by a public vote.

Ideas include pitting communities against one...
Shoreline Cases debuts affordable recycled laptop bags
Executive style, eco heart 24 November 2008 10:11 GMT
Recycled laptop bags are nothing new, but the price on two freshly-launched green laptop bags is enough to turn heads.

While previous recycled bags made from esoteric materials like old sails and rubber truck tyres have commanded a price tag of £60 and up,...
Nikon wins two gold DIWA awards
D300 and D60 come top of their category 21 November 2008 17:48 GMT
Nikon has received gold DIWA awards for two of its DSLR cameras, the D60 and D300.

DIWA or Digital Imaging Websites Association, is an international network of independent websites focusing on digital imaging. The winners of its awards are chosen by professional...
Hyundai HED-5 i-mode makes green splash in US
New efficient engine for US debut 21 November 2008 11:54 GMT
Hyundai's concept eco car is going into production in the US. The HED-5 i-mode, which was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, appeared at the LA Motor Show with a new engine aimed at the North American market.

Unlike the diesel version...
Toyota Auris launches with stop-start tech
Save fuel while you wait 20 November 2008 12:17 GMT
Toyota's first ever European car with stop-start technology has gone on sale. Introduced this week, the Toyota Auris automatically cuts and restarts the engine when you stop, saving fuel and bringing down the car's carbon emissions. Like the hybrid technology seen in the...
Dell PCs hit Energy Star 5 ahead of schedule
Business machines get new eco badge 19 November 2008 12:51 GMT
Dell has met the US government's new energy efficiency rating seven months early.

The PC giant has announced that a selection of its laptops and desktops already match 2009's new Energy Star 5.0 standards, which require a minimum internal power supply efficiency...
MyCar electric car to arrive for Christmas
Green motoring gets cute 18 November 2008 11:57 GMT
The NICE Car Company has confirmed its MyCar two-seater electric vehicle will be delivered to customers before Christmas.

Unveiled in 2004 but only launched in the UK at the British Motor Show earlier this year, the MyCar isn't the most powerful EV of 2008,...
Could Wii Fit create bad body image?
Concerns after game labels young girl "fat" 7 May 2008 15:32 GMT
Parents on an online forum have expressed concerns over Nintendo's Wii Fit creating a bad body image, particularly with young girls.

The controversy was sparked after a user complained that the game labelled her relative overweight.

"My [relative]...
Nintendo Wii Fit tops chart in debut week
1 in 10 Wii owners rush out to buy it 29 April 2008 12:58 GMT
After we reported on the initial apparent sales success of Nintendo's most recent release, Wii Fit, it's official that the game set-up has stormed the All Formats chart in its first week, becoming the sixth fastest-selling UK debut ever.

The fitness game...