The Kinesis K3 is the perfect companion for the outdoor enthusiast or off-the-grid traveler who happens to enjoy a good MP3 or phone home out in the middle of nowhere. Strap it to a backpack and let the sun provide all the energy you need to keep your gadgets running strong. Sun cowering behind a cloud in anticipation of an oncoming storm? No problem, harness some of that pre-storm wind and keep the battery charging. When you get back to the car, plug it in to your 12 V supply or wait until you get home and plug it in the electrical outlet. It also has a USB adapter. I’d imagine if Kinesis could have safely implemented a nuclear reaction into this charger, they’d have included that too. (more…)
May 12, 2009
Solar-Powered Lantern Is No Joke
Remember the overused joke about the solar-powered flashlight from grade school? That one was sure used to torture whatever ethnic or social group was the target of the times, mostly the Polish. How did the Polish ever get such a reputation for being slow-witted, anyhow? I’ve known plenty of intelligent, hard-working Polish folks and yet these silly jokes continue to run rampant. (more…)
LED Compact Mirror Helps You Do Make-Up After Sundown
Adjusting make-up after dark has been a dim prospect for women without access to light. Not any more – the battery-powered “Actress Mirror” packs a bevy of LED lights to shine the light where you need it most. (more…)