No power? No problem. The Soulra, another smart product developed by the hypergeniuses at Etón, is a solar-powered dock and speaker system compatible with handheld Apple devices. With a space-spaving design that makes it easy to pack, the Soulra captures the sun's rays to power your music wherever you go. If you're poolside or at the beach, the Soulra offers an......read more
Here's another smart design from Etón, the French company known for its solar-powered Apple accessories. Small in size but big in features, the hand-powered Microlink is a contemporary emergency radio that boasts a large solar panel, quick recharging time and access to all seven NOAA weather band stations. Turn the crank for a 90 seconds and you get up to 40 minutes of playtime. Or if......read more
The latest charging unit from the bright minds at Etón allows you to power up your mobile devices anytime, anywhere. The BoostTurbine 2000 is a durable back-up battery with a hand turbine power generator and a rechargeable 2000mAh lithium battery. Featuring a Micro-USB DC input along with a standard USB port, the BoostTurbine is compatible with almost any mobile device. And when the......read more
Play tunes on the go with the Eton Rukus Solar, a portable Bluetooth sound system with a high efficiency solar panel. With quick one-touch pairing, the Rukus Solar can wirelessly stream your music from any source. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity with AVRCP (one-touch pairing and control) and A2DP (high quality stereo streaming) support, this unit allows you to play music from any Bluetooth......read more
The BoostSolar Charger, new in 2013 from Eton, is a handy backup battery that gets powered up by the sun then can be used to charge smartphones and tablets while you're off the grid. On one side, the BoostSolar features a 5" solar charger; on the other, a removable 4,000mAh lithium battery. The solar panel can charge the battery in 10 hours, giving the battery enough juice to charge two iPhones......read more
Eton's FRX3 keeps your household prepared for any emergency. The rechargeable FRX3 features with AM/FM, all seven NOAA weather band stations and the "Alert" system. When the "Alert" function is on, the radio will automatically broadcast emergency weather alerts for your area such as hurricanes, tornadoes and severe storms. Set the solar panel in the sun or spin the hand turbine for one minute to......read more
Eton has upgraded its popular solar-powered Rukus wireless speaker with tough, splash-proof housing that lets you take it camping--or really, anywhere you want--without having to coddle it. And as long as the sun is shining, the Rugged Rukus with stay charged. The wireless speaker is Bluetooth-enabled, so it will happily pair up with any device that supports streaming, then deliver tunes through......read more
Paul Nosa makes "sustainable art" using a sewing machine powered by his bike. You give him an idea in five words or less, and he sews a piece of art for you. Not just any idea, though. I tried "baby punched in face" and he politely declined. How rude....read more
For all the excitement over low cost solar power, much of it is still in the development stage backed by government resources and has yet to prove that it can compete on the market with cheap fossil fuels. However some private investors are starting to bet on low cost solar in a big way. Among them is tech specialist Len Batterson, whose startup NextGen Solar is kicking into gear. NextGen......read more
Damn you, solar energy. How badly we want you to power our homes. How clearly we don't have the tens of thousands of dollars we need to make it happen. Renewable, abundant solar energy may power the future but for now, only green-minded millionaires can afford it. Or so we thought. In fact, Photovoltaic panels are getting smaller, cheaper, and more efficient. Installation costs are declining......read more