Similar to the earlier entry that ejects your power cable when the device is charged, this product makes you more aware of the power you are using. “Power strips are used on a daily basis in most homes as a means of ‘transporting’ energy to the products we use every day. The ‘Power-Aware Cord’ is [...]
Archive for February 25th, 2010
25 Feb
C02 Capture
“Scientists at UCLA have developed synthetic crystals that trap gasses like a smart sponge. The crystals are highly selective, allowing them to achieve a 400% improvement in CO2 capture over current technologies. The crystals are three-dimensional and code information in the same manner as DNA. While not as sophisticated as DNA, the developers consider it [...]
25 Feb
Device Ejects Plug When Gadget is Charged
This power-saving device, physically disconnects consumer electronics from the outlet. It is hard to tell when electronics are or are not taking energy and many never stop taking energy if they are plugged in (e.g. cellphone chargers). this product solves that problem by using a timer circuit and electromechanics to eject its plug which disconnects [...]
25 Feb
Wooden Keyboard
This is a nice idea, made from one piece of wood and laser etched for durability. Just the price that lets it down, $950
