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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
The new iPad with the fancy high definition Retina display goes on sale tomorrow, and if you didn't get your preorder in, you'll have to battle the crowds if you want a new tablet on day one. But standing outside for hours (or overnight, if you must) isn't an easy task. Should you go for it? Prepare and keep yourself entertained, hydrated, and safe with these iPad line camping tips. Do some Read more
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If this week's out-of-place Eastern earthquake is any indication, it's that disaster can strike at any time so you should be prepared. A recent study shows that Californians worry more about earthquakes than any other natural disaster (including wildfires, floods, and tsunamis), but I wonder how many of them actually keep a disaster kit handy in case one strikes? An emergency kit is especially Read more
Turns out pink isn't just the color of geeksugar, Hello Kitty and bright youth friendly gadgets anymore. According to Engadget, the ongoing effort to build a less expensive solar cell continues to produce results, as researchers at Ohio State have come up with a nanotech solar cell with an unusual pink color that they say will one day be able to produce as much power as traditional silicon cells Read more
