Category Archive: Greener Gadgets

09 Mar

Nokia Files Patent for Kinetically Charged Cell Phone

Nokia Files Patent for Kinetically Charged Cell Phone

Photo: JurvetsonTelecom giant Nokia recently filed a patent for a cell phone powered by kinetic energy (one of our favorite kinds of energy here at Inhabitat!). The conceived phone would charge via built-in piezoelectric generators that will convert th…

 
By Yuka Yoneda
Also posted in Kinetic Energy, Nokia, cell phone, eco cell phone, green cellular, green design, green gadgets, kinetically powered cell phone, renewable energy, sustainable design
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14 Jan

Airnergy Charges Your Gadgets With Wi-Fi Signals

Airnergy Charges Your Gadgets With Wi-Fi Signals

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show is over, but there are still a number of nifty devices trickling into our inboxes. One of our favorites is the RCA Airnergy, a USB-connected device that converts Wi-Fi antenna signals into usable power for your g…

 
By Ariel Schwartz
Also posted in Electricity, RCA, airnergy, green design, power, renewable energy, sustainable design, wifi, wireless charging
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