When you’re shopping for a new gadget, you probably make sure you check the battery life on it. If the battery doesn’t give you at least a couple of hours of usage, you’re probably going to pass on it. The problem is, the smaller the battery, the less use it will get before dying. What if there was a way to keep the battery small but increase the life of it? That’s Solid Energy’s goal.
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LampChamp – turn any lamp into a USB charging hotspot
Most of us don’t live in homes where our electric options were outfitted to work with all of our electrical needs and we, in short, often find ourselves lacking in plug space. The LampChamp is a solution that turns your lamp into a USB charging system.
Read MoreLED Micro USB Charging Cable – check how close your phone is to being charged by looking at this cable
You know what’s always a party? Having a USB cord to charge your phone. It seems mundane when it’s not doing anything, just sitting there, coiled at your desk but let your device reach that “low battery” state and see how excited you get when you glance at that line of plastic coated wires. The LED Micro USB Charging Cable is a cable that glows so you can share your excitement with the world.
Read MoreBioLight BaseLantern – go off grid and build your own with this camp light
So when we think outdoors we don’t really think “connected” mostly because outside is where we go when we want to break away from all the trappings of modern society. But just in case you’re wanting to get off grid without going too far off grid, check out the BioLight BaseLantern, the flat pack lantern that you can connect to with Bluetooth.
Read MoreBatteries that last 400 times as long – research stumbles upon a way to keep batteries alive after many charges
Our smartphones and wireless gadgets are our lifelines but we aren’t completely free to move about, we still need a power source. Batteries don’t last forever and some days, it seems like they don’t last long enough at all. Science may have an answer to give us more juice for our devices soon though. They’ve stumbled across a way to increase battery life up to 400 times what it is now.
Read MoreThe Pulse – improve your cardio and charge your phone
Humans can create electricity on their own and not in a weird Matrix way either. When we move, we create power that can be stored. Most of the time this comes in the form of bikes that power generators but now you can take the same concept with you on the go with The Pulse, the jump rope that doubles as a charger for all of your devices.
Read MoreFlameStower Fire Charger – charge your phone while you roast marshmallows
Even if you leave the grid, chances are you would still like to be able to reach people or have a digital map to find your way back home. The woods are short on outlets, being off the grid and all. Never fear, you can use the almighty power of fire to charge your devices with the FlameStower Fire Charger.
Read MoreBluelounge Portiko – the extension cord of the future
In today’s modern world, you need outlets. You need them for almost everything but the outlets aren’t always where you need them because they weren’t designed to handle smartphones, tablets, and other things that you hold while using. The Bluelounge Portiko is 6 feet worth of extension cord that comes with two 100V outlets and two USB ports.
Read MoreCordieCase – the phone case that carries your cord for you
You’re in your office, using your phone as one does, and you get the notification that your battery is about to quit on you. Cool, you reach into your bag/desk for your USB cord and it isn’t there. Now you have to do that “Can I borrow your phone charger?” walk around. With CordieCase, you will never have to live this reality because it keeps your phone and cord together.
Read MoreStudio 3B 4–Piece USB Bed Lift Set – add some space to your room and outlets to your bed
Finding extra space in a room is hard. There is only so much room! Why not utilize that space under your bed? It’s just sitting there, not doing anything but collecting dust bunnies. While you’re at it, throw in a couple of outlets too. The Studio 3B 4-Piece USB Bed Lift Set will raise your bed a few inches off the floor and give you some extra gadget space.
Read MoreHolding Cell – say goodbye to smacking yourself with your phone at night
Playing on your phone before bed has become fairly standard for most people. It’s fine until you drop your phone on your face. We’ve all done it, it’s ok. If you’re tired of cell related injuries to your nose, check out the Holding Cell, the cell phone holder that attaches to the side of your bed for easy and safe viewing.
Read MoreFruit Power Strip – give your device some Vitamin Charge
The Tower – bring your outlets to waist height
Outlets are usually close to the floor but our hands and everything we generally use are pretty far above ground level. If you’re tired of leaning over the edge of the bed to fish for a charger, the Tower will bring your cords where you need them, within arm’s reach.
Read MoreEverlasting Nylon Charging Cables – no more frayed charging cords
At some point, my cat decided my charger cords for my phone were a tasty snack. Now I replace cords at an accelerated rate because after a few chomps, they stop working. This is a problem for pet owners everywhere. The Everlasting Nylon Charging Cables are made from sturdier stuff so you don’t have to replace them as often.
Read MoreMoire – an outlet that you can customize
Usually finding an outlet when you’re at your desk means crawling under your desk to plug something in. Not only do you have to deal with the hassle of crawling under your desk but also of cords just not being long enough. Say goodbye to all of that with the Moire.
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