Category: Energy & Efficiency
Scosche launch solCHAT solar powered Bluetooth speakerphone
Though it may seem a long way away yet, the Spring sunshine will soon be creeping around the corner. What better way to ring in the warmer seasons then than with this solar-powered Bluetooth speakerphone? The Scosche-built solCHAT features an…
CES 2010: Final Thoughts
The Consumer Electronics show, the behemoth of tech, the Valhalla of gadgetry, has come and gone for yet another year. But this time, rather than arriving with a bang, it slinked into sight with something more like a whimper. CES…
CES 2010: Day 1 Round-Up
With CES 2010 now well under way, it can be pretty tough keeping track of all the latest announcements. Here's Tech Digest's round-up of the of best Day 1 at CES 2010 so far, including all the news from the…
CES 2010: Samsung ready N-range netbooks
Samsung have bolstered their already-robust range of netbooks by announcing today at CES 2010 the launch of a brand new N-range of portable Pcs. Of the four new netbooks on show, most impressive were the N210 and N220, with batteries…
Vexia go green with Econav 480 and 380 sat navs
We all want to be a little friendlier to the environment, but electric cars still reek of "geek" rather than "chic". If you're trying to be a little greener whilst in your motor, why not have a look at Vexia's…
British Gas ready EnergySmart meter-reading iPhone app
British Gas are set to release Energy Smart, an iPhone app designed to help customers avoid estimated bills. Rather than have a meter-man visit your home, Energy Smart lets users submit gas and electricity meter readings straight to British Gas…
Sony Ericsson Elm, Sony Ericsson Hazel and Bluetooth Noise Shield Handsfree VH700 announced
Sony Ericsson have announced the arrival of two new eco-friendly handsets and a Bluetooth headset as part of their GreenHeart portfolio. The Sony Ericsson Hazel, Sony Ericsson Elm and Bluethooth Noise Shield Handfree VH700 are made from recycled plastics, are…
200 mile e-car battery five years away, claim Nissan
New batteries could double the range a single charge currently gives.
Test yourself with the Climate Challenge quiz now
We all know that climate change is a huge problem better sorted sooner rather than later lest we all be burnt into human-sized Frazzles. But do you know how many wind turbines are built in China each day, or which European country recycles the most?
Blue OLED efficiency up 25%
OLED technology may be about to take a massive leap forwards, which is good news for anyone looking to the screens becoming more widely used. The blue OLED has always been the weak link in the screens, offering significantly shorter lifespans than its red and green brethren. Well, a team from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is one step closer to cracking the problem by improving blue efficiency by an impressive 25%.
