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Traveling soon? Don't let powerless gadgets leave you in the dark again! (Get it? Dark? Solar Power?) Perfect for travel, vacations, camping, or just a day in the park, the Solio Emergency Charger ($60) charges your gadgets using solar power. A travel-sized version of the Solio charger used by the president (and loved by yours truly), this gadget comes equipped with a smaller price tag than the Read more
As if there wasn't enough geekery going on at Comic-Con last week, Jimmy Fallon took things up a notch by coming in costume. Dressed as some sort of solar-powered, charging station superhero (where were you at WWDC when I needed you?!), Jimmy not only promoted his show to the attendees, but also spread the message of green energy. Get a load of those solar panels, eh? I'm a big fan of Read more
Besides your passport, do you know what to take with you on an international trip? Inspired by an upcoming trip overseas, I tried to brainstorm all the things that would make my life much easier when traveling abroad. And planning ahead is key! Not only am I already deciding when to exchange my money (and how much to take with me), what to pack, and figuring out railway systems, but I came up Read more
It's hip to be green these days — not only to save the environment, but to save a few bucks while you're at it. Late last week, the Department of Energy made $535 million dollars available to a solar startup in order to stimulate the green tech industry, which will eventually mean more solar options for consumers. Although investing in solar products can mean an investment in the short term, Read more
