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Five easy eco tech tips
The lazy gadget lover's guide to going a little bit eco 20 May 2009 17:00 GMT
We all know that we should be doing more to save energy around the home to help "save the planet", but aside from the obvious energy saving light bulbs and buying AAA+++ kitchen equipment, sometimes it's hard to know where to start.

Inspired by the growing trend...
iG3 Mobile Power Station recharges your iPod or iPhone
Do you run out of juice often? 19 May 2009 17:32 GMT
One of the first things that many first-time smartphone users notice is that they only get a day or so out of their phone's battery before having to recharge it.

The iPhone is a particular offender, but have no fear, help is on the way in the form of the iG3...
HyperMac promises 32 hours battery life for MacBooks
Sanho intros new range 5 May 2009 9:35 GMT
In the States Sanho has introduced the "HyperMac" range, external MacBook battery packs that work with all Apple MacBooks including Pro and Air models.

Available in 4 different capacities of 60Wh, 100Wh, 150Wh and 222Wh (compared to MacBook Air's 37Wh internal...
Duracell launches in-car USB Charger
Power in your motor 24 April 2009 9:11 GMT
In the States, Duracell has launched the Duracell USB Charger, a USB charging port that plugs right into the car's DC socket, along with three different connectors for the Duracell My Pocket Charger.

Described as one of the smallest and simplest USB charging...
Heathrow offers free gadget charging
Power to the people via new "Power Poles" 15 April 2009 13:54 GMT
There's good news for gadget-lovers travelling through Heathrow as the London airport has announced it has erected new "Power Poles".

Despite the dubious-sounding name, the "Poles" are in fact power hubs, 47 of which, will enable passengers to charge electronic...
Ted Baker-branded chargers available
For that designer electricity your gadget craves 5 March 2009 16:36 GMT
Proporta is offering a designer way to charge up your portable gadgetry.

For all you label lovers, "Ted's Six Pack", is Ted Baker-branded range of items that will charge up your gadgets with special designer electricity.

The "Mobile Device Charger",...
Carphone Warehouse launches Eco Charger
90% more energy efficient 20 February 2009 11:43 GMT
The Carphone Warehouse has announced its first ever environmentally friendly mobile phone charger.

The aptly named "Eco Charger" is said to reduce the amount of energy needed to power a mobile phone more than any other on the market.

Carphone...
Freeplay launches ZipCharge power stick
MWC 2009: Dynamite for your phone 17 February 2009 16:27 GMT
Freeplay have shown off their new ZipCharge power stick at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

The ZipCharge is designed for those on the move and provides portable power for charging your phone. There is a twist, however.

Featuring a nano-phosphate...
TuffCharge Solar iPhone battery launches
MWC 2009: Solar-powered iPhone 17 February 2009 16:07 GMT
Freeplay - those guys with the wind-up radios - have shown off a collection of new products at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

The TuffCharge Solar is a neat case that you slide your iPhone into, providing plenty of extra protection whilst also giving you...
Universal charger for mobiles announced
MWC 2009: GSMA and 17 companies team-up for micro-USB charging for all phones 17 February 2009 10:34 GMT
The GSM Association and 17 mobile operators and manufacturers have announced that they are committed to creating an industry-wide standard for a universal charger for new mobile phones.

The aim of the GSMA-led initiative is to see that the mobile industry adopts...
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...
BluePack iPhone charger launches
250 hours of standby in a slimline package 2 February 2009 11:04 GMT
Firebox is offering the BluePack iPhone and iPod charger, describing the device as a "stylish pocket-sized battery pack".

For all iAddicts, the gadget has a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery that claims to offer up to 250 hours of extra standby time, up to...
Nokia launches N79 Eco
£319 and you don't get a charger 16 January 2009 16:27 GMT
As well as the recently announced "Active" model that comes bundled with a heart rate belt, Nokia is offering another version of its N79 mobile - the "Eco" option.

Although it appears nothing changes with the Nseries handset itself, the green bit comes in with...
Powermat launches wireless charging products
CES 2009: Real time fast charging with no wires 8 January 2009 13:18 GMT
Powermat has unveiled a line of wireless-energy products at this year's CES show.

The new range is capable of delivering real time, wireless charging for portable electronic devices including iPods, iPhones, Blackberry and mobile phones, GPS, handheld games...
Energizer to show wireless power solutions
New wire-free charging console due at CES 18 December 2008 11:32 GMT
Energizer has revealed it's hard at work on "efficient, intelligent wireless power solutions" that can charge portable devices without traditional power cords.

Working with Fulton Innovation and using eCoupled wireless charging, Energizer says it wants to address...
Credit Crunch Christmas: Solar keychain
Pocket-lint's Advent calendar of gift ideas: 8 days to go 18 December 2008 11:09 GMT
Today's Credit Crunch Christmas idea is a handy little eco solution for when your mobile phone power's down, leaving you offline and alone.

Never fear because the solar keychain is here. Available from Firebox for £14.95, as the name suggests it is a portable...
Credit Crunch Christmas: USB mains charger
Pocket-lint's Advent calendar of gift ideas: 22 days to go 3 December 2008 11:07 GMT
Here's a great little gadget that's not only priced at nicely under a tenner, but very practical.

Very simply it's a USB charger that plugs into the mains. Just stick it straight into a wall socket, connect your USB device into the port and before you know...
O2 launches green phone charger
Eco option cuts consumption by as much as 70% 1 December 2008 16:24 GMT
Telefonica O2 UK has announced the launch of an energy efficient universal mobile phone charger - the O2 Universal Charger.

Apparently the first product of its kind to be launched by a UK network, O2 says its Universal Charger is amongst the most energy efficient...
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...
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...
Phone companies team-up on charger energy ratings
Star system launches 19 November 2008 9:13 GMT
A group of mobile manufacturers has launched a common energy rating system for chargers, in order to make it easier for consumers to compare and choose the one that saves the most energy.

The new star rating system has been developed and is supported by LG,...
Intempo Go Pack launches
iPod accessories galore 12 November 2008 12:40 GMT
Intempo has launched the Go Pack, describing it as the essential kit for music lovers everywhere.

The kit offers a portable iPod speaker dock, an FM transmitter, an in-car iPod charger and a worldwide mains charger.

The speaker is Intempo's new...
USB battery charger by Varta launches
Compact accessory on sale for a tenner 3 November 2008 16:17 GMT
A new way to charge batteries on the go has launched with the introduction of the compact USB battery charger by Varta.

The pocket-sized Varta USB charger is described as smaller than most mobile phones and - in the run up to Christmas - "the ideal accessory...
Ardica jackets keep you warm and your gadgets powered
Coat that conceals a charger 3 November 2008 15:07 GMT
Ardica has designed a jacket that is not only claimed to be able to charge your gadgets, but the battery used also gives off enough heat to keep you warm as the winter drags on.

The jacket has a concealed battery that is claimed to have enough juice to charge...