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Gadgets January 16, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

LiveWarm Smart Heated Jacket – like an electric blanket in jacket form

Being cold is awful. Being hot is awful too but right now we’re talking about cold because it’s January. Anyway, snuggling under something warm when it’s chilly is one of the best feelings. Capture that feeling wherever you go with LiveWarm Smart Heated Jacket, the clothing that’s like wearing an electric blanket.

Eco Friendly January 16, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Go-eCharger – charge your car anywhere

Electric cars are awesome and today’s models have enough power to even be considered when taking day trips out of the city. The only problem is, there’s not always a place to charge them up. The go-eCharger installs easy and goes with you wherever you go.

Reviews January 15, 2019 posted by Simon Bossuyt

BenQ GV1 Portable Projector First Look

This is a first look on the new BenQ GV1 portable projector!

Eco Friendly January 15, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Large Scale Batteries – an integral part of renewable energy

As people against renewable energy have pointed out, the sun does not always shine, the wind does not always blow and what will we do then? Well, the answer is simple, honestly. Batteries, we need batteries which is why in the coming years some people think we’ll see a rise in large batteries.

Eco Friendly January 15, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Stopping Light Pollution – ‘reduce’ is the R that helps here

Light pollution sounds like such a funny thing, how can light pollute anything? It’s LIGHT! Although light is generally considered a good thing, the truth is, it’s destroying something important: Night. And we as well as nature in general need that time of darkness to survive. This article has some tips on reducing light pollution.

Gadgets January 14, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Personal Pill Pack System – get your meds organized

Do you take daily medication? Are you looking for a convenient way to store and carry your meds with you instead of just the bottle, especially if you have to take multiple pills a day? Check out the Personal Pill Pack System, the gadget for individual packing your pills.

but is it art? January 14, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Web-A-Skeb – check out this digital Etch-A-Sketch

Did you have an Etch-A-Sketch as a child? Fun little art toy, iconic device really. Chances are you probably never got really good at, the only people who did are masters with it but for the rest of us, it was lines with various curves. Now you can relive that experience with the Web-A-Skeb, the digital copy of the classic toy.

hmm..interesting January 14, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Off Shore Fish Farms – new research shows this may be a viable food source in the future

We eat a lot of seafood. We, as humans of the Earth. It’s one of the world’s major sources of proteins and people seem to love it. But there are only so many fish in the sea, in a very real sense, and we can’t just keep fishing as we have been. New studies in fish farming have shown that it is a feasible option to ensure a steady food source.

Gadgets January 11, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Space Monitor – get more space on your desk

Monitors take up a lot of space on your desk. Space you could be using for other things like art, piling books, your cats, really anything you want. The Space Monitor lets you keep your monitor and still have free reign of your physical desk top.

Eco Friendly January 11, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Solar Energy Desalination – new prototype may open the way for more sustainable desalination process

Drinking water is a resource that we are quickly running out of. There is water all over the plant of course but it’s ocean water and desalination is an expensive and energy consuming process. New research has lead to a prototype that uses solar energy to complete the process.

Fun & Games January 11, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Mini USB Light – plug in for a party

Every part of your life should be a party, ideally. Make this dream a reality with the Mini USB Light, the disco ball light for any and every occasion. Small, portable, and perfect for getting the party started right.

hmm..interesting January 10, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Right To Repair – fix up don’t throw out

Modern technology has one major drawback compared to the tech of yesteryear. Unfortunately, you can’t fix anything on your own. It used to be when something broke down, you could fix it yourself or take it to a local repair place. That time is over but right to repair laws wants to bring it back and that could be great news for the environment.

Eco Friendly January 10, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Carbon Powder Traps Emissions – this powder can capture emissions before they hit the atmosphere

Turning back the clock on climate change is a battle fought on many fronts. While we’re switching over to sustainable energy sources, there still needs to be done with the emissions that being poured into our air now. One researcher has developed a powder that can capture emissions keeping them out of the air and shows some promise.

Science January 9, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Hydropower and Droughts – when the water dries up, emissions increase

Hydropower is a familiar clean energy option but when there’s no water, there’s a definite increase in emissions from other less sustainable energy sources. This may seem like a no brainer but with the possibility of increasing droughts due to climate change, this could spell big trouble for many clean energy efforts.

Electric Cars January 9, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Ora R1 – this cheap, compact car could be the future of electric vehicles

Sustainable living must be accessible living. If the vast amount of people can’t access sustainable options, all the efforts in that direction will really do no good. To that end, Great Wall Motor, a Chinese company has released an ultra affordable electric car. The Ora R1 costs less than $9000 and is great for motoring around town.

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