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i.Tech Dynamic SolarVoice 908 solar-powered Bluetooth headset launches
Powered by the sun 27 October 2009 16:44 GMT
Apparently launching as the first solar-powered Bluetooth headset to feature noise reduction, i.Tech Dynamic has introed the SolarVoice 908 Bluetooth headset.

The eco-friendly SolarVoice 908 offers background noise reduction with digital signal processing software...
Oregon Scientific launches solar-powered ECO range
Including ClimaControl model that monitors indoor temperatures 21 September 2009 10:17 GMT
Oregon Scientific has announced the launch of a new "+ ECO" range that includes a device to help monitor the temperature inside your home, with the aim of getting a better grip on your central heating, potentially saving money - and you know it's coming - the planet.
Solar powered flowers offer workers Wi-Fi and power
Catch some rays while the sun works for you 24 July 2009 18:17 GMT
New Yorkers are being given the chance to work outside thanks to a little help from the sun and some technologically advanced daisies.

Toyota, in an attempt to show its green credentials for the launch of the Prius, has placed a handful of solar powered Wi-Fi...
Orange reveals updated solar tent concept
Now with photovoltaic fabric panels 22 June 2009 16:05 GMT
Orange is really going for it with its Glastonbury sponsorship this year. As well as the power pump mobile charger, the GlastoNav mobile app and that spot the bull comp that's ongoing, it's unveiled the "tent of the future" concept design.

Using "cutting edge...
Brando offers USB solar charging hub
Combining the power of the sun with USB gadgetry 15 June 2009 13:57 GMT
Brando has turned to the mighty power of the Sun with its latest launch - the USB solar charging four-port hub.

Not just a hub for connecting up USB-equipped peripherals to your PC, the gadget also gets a solar panel and six phone connectors that can recharge...
Samsung launches E1107 solar-powered phone
Emerging markets to see $59 mobile powered by the sun 12 June 2009 12:40 GMT
Following the annoucement of the company's solar-powered "Blue Earth" handset, Samsung has now brought a solar-powered mobile to market.

Launched in India, although it will also go on sale in other parts of Asia, South America and Europe, the Samsung E1107...
FreeLoader Pro solar charger launches
Complete with "CamCaddy" 3 June 2009 12:55 GMT
Solar Technology has launched the new FreeLoader Pro "professional" portable solar charger.

The Pro now comes with a new power cradle, the "CamCaddy", that will let users charge digital compact cameras, DSLRs and video camera batteries.

The FreeLoader...
Daily Tech Deal: Buy one give one free on SUNNAN solar lamps
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 1 June 2009 13:00 GMT
For today's tech deal we have a great idea from IKEA and UNICEF which may well help a little towards improving the quality of life of children in developing countries.

For every SUNNAN solar powered lamp sold in IKEA stores worldwide, one lamp will be given...
New Sharp portable solar panels are "industry's thinnest"
Could herald a rash of solar mobile phones 26 May 2009 10:31 GMT
Sharp's LR0GC02 Solar Panel module has proved popular in Japan, where phones can now be recharged by just leaving them in the sun.

That technology has now gone global, as Sharp announces that its solar panel will be available across the world to device manufacturers....
Scosche launches solChat bluetooth speaker phone
Use solar power to stay in touch 18 March 2009 15:32 GMT
Scosche has launched the solChat Bluetooth Speaker Phone, a solar-powered gadget that will give you an eco-friendly way to chat to your friends while you're driving.

With a lithium ion rechargeable battery and a solar panel, the solChat can be charged up by...
LG unveils solar power phone too
MWC 2009: 10 mins in the sun for a 3-minute call 16 February 2009 15:31 GMT
Not to be outdone by rival Samsung, LG has unveiled its own eco-friendly mobile phone equipped with a solar panel battery cover at Mobile World Congress.

This solar-powered handset is part of the company's "aggressive" green initiative.

"Using...
ZTE to launch low-cost solar phone at MWC
Samsung's "Blue Earth" won't be the only sun-lover at the show 13 February 2009 17:38 GMT
Following the news of Samsung's "Blue Earth" solar mobile to launch at Mobile World Congress, Pocket-lint can reveal it won't be the only sun-powered device in attendance.

ZTE, a Chinese mobile phone manufacturer and Digicel, a Jamaican-based operator, are...
Samsung unveils Blue Earth solar powered phone
Full touchscreen mobile made from recycled plastic 12 February 2009 17:51 GMT
Samsung Electronics has unveiled a solar-powered full touchscreen phone called "Blue Earth".

No eco launch is complete without earthy PR speak, so the Blue Earth is apparently designed to "symbolise a flat and well rounded shiny pebble".

More importantly,...
Solio Mono multi-device charger announced
Keeping it green 10 February 2009 17:15 GMT
Better Energy Systems has announced the Solio Mono, a multi-device charger set to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2009 next week.

Designed for times when you're in the middle of nowhere with no battery charge left on your phone, the Solio Mono is described...
Daily Tech Deal: Freeloader solar charger
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 6 February 2009 13:07 GMT
It's always a bit tricky playing the eco-friendly card when your main aim, as a technology website, is to tell people about all the latest gadgets available - that need electricity to run on.

However, we are told every little bit helps so for today's Daily Tech...
Eclipse Intuit phone concept revealed
Solar skin marks out future mobile 14 January 2009 17:33 GMT
The Eclipse Intuit phone as designed by Eddie Goh gives you a 5-megapixel camera with built-in software for editing and uploading, a slide-out touch keyboard with tactile feedback, and a big ole touchscreen front and centre.

So far, so concepty, but really...
Husqvarna launches Automower Solar Hybrid
CES 2009: Solar-powered robotic lawn cutter 6 January 2009 11:20 GMT
Due to be showcased at this week's CES event, Husqvarna's new Automower Solar Hybrid is a fully robotic lawn mower partly powered by the sun that uses no fuel or oil.

Combining solar power with electricity, Husqvarna says the Solar Hybrid mower has less impact...
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...
iCharge Eco harnesses the power of the sun
Charges all your devices and is eco friendly too 26 November 2008 12:50 GMT
There's a whole host of chargers out there, but the iCharge eco is good for the environment too.

It features a solar panel and charges everything from your PSP and Nintendo DS to your mobile phone.

It delivers an output of DC5.0-5.5V/600mA and...
Solar Trader launches rugged Window light
Portable, hardwearing and eco friendly 30 October 2008 14:38 GMT
The Solar Trader has just launched its new solar window light.

Claimed to be perfect for a caravan or motorhome, or as a night light or safety light within the home, the light is portable, rugged and hardwearing.

And it'll even withstand the UK...
iPower solar charger for portable power
£39.99 for an eco clear conscience 23 September 2008 14:48 GMT
The iPower solar charger from Solar Trader (see what they did there!) is now in stock.

This nifty device is the latest solar charger to hit the UK market and has a 0.4W solar panel and 2000mAh Li-ion battery.

It comes with a USB charging cable,...
Brando offers solar-powered iPhone case
Sun-lovin' cover 23 September 2008 12:44 GMT
If you love the planet - and hate your iPhone - then smother it in this ugly leather case that contains a 3.7-volt solar-powered battery for some eco charging. Available now for $48.
Solar powered plane stays aloft for three days
Unofficial world record set 27 August 2008 15:00 GMT
In a demonstration to the US army, a British built solar powered airplane has managed to stay up in the air for 82 hours and 37 minutes.

The Zephyr-6 set an unofficial world record with its flight, using the sun's energy to soar during the day and charge batteries...
Noon Logan launches solar laptop bag
(But what if it's cloudy?) 26 August 2008 16:22 GMT
For $452, you can bag yourself a Noon Logan Solar Laptop case, which may seem a wee bit expensive but it will charge up your gadgets while you're on the go.

The laptop bag features a flexible exterior solar panel, which charges an internal power bank.
Solar powered tie
For the dedicated follower of (eco) fashion 18 August 2008 13:27 GMT
So you're walking to an incredibly important meeting, your presentation is ready, your laptop at your side and you just need to make one key call before the negotiations kick off, only to be faced with the dreaded red line as your mobi turns itself off.

But,...