Tag: silicon

Scientists develop light-absorbing material to generate solar power without silicon

  Dr Shuaifeng Hu, Post Doctoral Fellow at Oxford University Physics. Image credit: Martin Small. Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a revolutionary approach that could generate increasing amounts of solar electricity without needing silicon-based solar panels. Instead, their innovation works by coating a new power-generating material onto the…
Chris Price Energy & Efficiency, News

GEAR4 launches four new cases for the updated iPod range

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This morning I wrote about GEAR4’s ambition to be first with new iPod cases, and this evening, here are the first four new designs.

JumpSuit Plus for New iPod nano

The new iPod nano gets a JumpSuit, a two-pack of silicon cases with a free sports armband. Featuring super-thin silicon, embossed click wheel controls, full access to all ports, and plastic screen protector, the JumpSuit Plus costs £4.99, and will be available on 12th September.

JumpSuit Shield for iPod nano

This is a silicon case with a hard plastic screen protector, available in black or ice white, and again features a thin silicon casing, a full-body, hard plastic shield, covered click wheel, full access to all ports, and GEAR4 Lanyard included. Cost £14.99 and arriving on 21st September.

Andy Merrett iPod