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Wind Powered Boats? Uncanny Innovation
Benjamin Franklin used a kite to prove that lightning is electricity; The German engineer Stephan Wrage is using a kite to move really big ships. Inspired by two of his hobbies—kite-flying and sailing—Wrage realized that large kites could be used to pull freighters, thereby dramatically reduci
Sony patent shows solar charged e-reader/laptop built from two touchscreens
A patent application filed by Sony depicts a folding two-screen device that can be held like a book, or typed on like a laptop. The patent paperwork explicitly states that there are “first and second touchscreens,” that “the image of a keyboard” could appear on one screen, and that “ele
One of the coolest gadgets at MWC – A Portable Fuel Cell
Myfc from Mike Butcher on Vimeo. One of the more interesting objects on display at Mobile World Congress this year was one produced by a Swedish company, enabling people in developing countries to charge their mobile phone. But no, this was not a car battery or an electrical generator on a bi
Are Apple Products Made to Break?
For a while now I've been in communication with Brett Mosley, the guy who started "BuyMyTronics.com." Brett's a huge EcoGeek...he basically buys broken electronics, fixes them, and then sells them on EBay. It's like recycling, but way better, because the gadgets get to keep living. He's recently
Now That’s A Grassy Phone
In today’s rapid consumerist society, consumption comes into question. How durable do we want our devices to be when they become near obsolete in 5 years? The source materials that make up their build often take hundreds of years to break down. An alternative ideology are disposable products m
The Most Efficient Material For Cold Weather: Merino Wool
Merino wool is the most efficient material for cold weather. Merino wool is softer than regular wool, and it feels more like cotton against the skin. Merino wool resists wind and warms better than synthetic materials. It doesn’t absorb odors and it regulates body temperature. It is also pr
Chrysler’s Electric Shock: An EV on Sale in 2010
Good God! It seems like Chrysler has realized exactly how smart GM has been with their giant investment in the Chevy Volt. First they were dubious, then they were jealous...and now they're getting ready to get even. Chrysler's plan (and it seems a little bit ambitious) is to have one of these
The Uno is the one wheel electric motorcycle or unicycle
Invented by an 18 year old from Canada - Ben Gulak , the UNO is a one wheel motorcycle that truly balances out. Right now there are 3 working prototypes. It only has one switch which is the power switch! To go forward you push your body weight forward to tilt the machine. To back up, jus
