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1 Eubiq's Unique Power Outlet Track
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2 Visually Stimulating Energy Saving Adapters
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3 iGo Juice 70 Notebook Powerbook Adapter
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4 The APC Mobile Power Pack
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5 Wind-Up Cell Phone Charger
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6 Daily Tech: This All-in-One Outlet Is the Best Thing Ever
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7 Power Strip Concept Puts a Limit to Your Electricity Use
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8 Website of the Day: Computer Power Test
Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey are definitely forces to be reckoned with. Companies see huge returns when one of them endorses their product. An analysis by the Harvard Business Review showed that stock prices of a clothing company would soar whenever the first lady wears its products. The author of the findings, professor David Yermack, estimated a $14 million value for an appearance by Read more
Michelle Obama might be the most powerful woman in the world according to Forbes, but in the UK she has to compete with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. To celebrate its 100th birthday, the National Magazine company revealed its list of most influential women in the UK. The queen came in at number three, dethroned by Rowling (number one) and former Spice Girl and current style icon Victoria Read more
There are helpful websites whose sole purpose in life is to check and see if a specific website is down for everyone (or if it's just you), and there are equally handy sites to tell you how fast your Internet connection is. Want to know how fast you type? There's a website for that, too. But what if — and this is tricky — you can't tell if your computer is on or not? Thankfully, there is a Read more
We've talked a lot about vampire power — gadgets and appliances that are turned "off" but suck down electricity just because they're plugged in — and there's one electrical outlet that helps combat wattage use while you're out for the day. But what if you have several gadgets you want to control? Here's an idea — make a power strip with timers in the sockets so you can keep track of how Read more
TruePower Outlet charges via USB . . . and it's only $20 — Dvice Lucky Arizona students get free WiFi on school bus, are now more productive — Oh Gizmo! Hazzah: Plants vs. Zombies hits the iPhone — Crave Genius behind ChatRoulette is only 17 years old — Switched Is James Cameron working on Avatar prequel? — io9 Apple gets serious and starts banning iPhone hackers — Gizmodo Read more
For me, the feeling of being out of control is one of the worst feelings in the world. I wouldn't call myself a control freak per se; I just don't like surprises! Unfortunately, some people view control freaks in a negative light— calling them power trippers and know-it-alls — but I don't consider it a personality flaw in the slightest. Control freaks get the job done, and they are Read more
I'd like to think that all relationships are created equal, that each person has equal power, but let's be honest, that's just not realistic. Sure, the power can change from day to day or month to month, but someone seems to always have the upper hand. So where do you fall? Who wears the pants in your relationship? Take this quiz and find out. Source Who decides what you eat for dinner? Read more
Whether or not this Wind-Up Charger actually works is beyond me. I don't doubt that it does, I just can't help but wonder if it's anything like the wind-up radios of yesteryear. With the wind-up, cell-phone charger, you can charge up your phone when there isn't an electrical outlet in sight. Just turn the handle vigorously for a few minutes and your phone will get enough power for approximately Read more
When FabSugar returned from fashion week, she not only shared runway stories but gadgetry goodies as well! Perfect for traveling and event-filled days, this UPB10 Mobile Power Pack by APC is lightweight, sleek and can charge up all your gadgets when you're on the go. With lithium polymer battery cells, you get a higher power density than traditional lithium ion cells for extra power output. This Read more
Whenever I travel, I'm usually on the look-out for Wi-Fi and power outlets. As important as the internet is, I've realized that if you don't have power, Wi-Fi is basically useless! It's ironic that I just happened to spot this laptop power adapter because I was just saying last week that I wish I could get power while in the car. The iGo powerbook adapter will juice up your laptop in any Read more
