Solar Powered iPhone? Yes Please

So, I take my cell phone with me no matter where I go. I consider it a luxury, but I also like to think that I would have it with me in the case of an emergency, like when my brand new car broke down this morning, and I was stuck on the side of the highway. Oh I had my phone alright, but the battery was dead, and the charger was in my other (and I guess, better) car.

Well that wont ever happen to any of us again if Apple has it’s way. According to U.S. patent reports, Apple wants to be able to incorporate solar cells into some of their touch screen products. Can anyone say iPhone 5? Okay, can anyone say iPhone 6 then? Anyway, let’s imagine if you will, the premise of throwing your phone up on the dashboard and having it be ready to go anytime you need it. Awesome.

Neon Green mixes fashion and gadgets wth solar power

When it comes to companies, it is all about what type of image that you want to present. In the case of Neon Green, it would appear that they are a company that is techno-conscious, fashion-conscious, and environmentally conscious.

I first saw them about a year ago, when I went to CTIA Spring 2010. They had these weird gold naked mannequins at their display that looked like props from the movie Goldfinger. Of course, what got my attention were their products.

Solar Butterfly flits around endlessly

As long as the sun is out, the Solar Butterfly that you see here will definitely flit around your garden joyfully, even though there is nary a single flower for it to feed on, seeing nothing but patches of weeds everywhere. All you need to do is place the stake with solar panels in your garden outdoors, although you can also opt for your favorite potted plant if you want to, and the Solar Butterfly will flutter around, moving its wings just like the real deal.

Of course, during those downcast, rainy days, if you’re so used to having a faux butterfly move around during the mornings, there is always the option to throw in a single AA battery to keep its fluttering action going. The solar stake stands at 16″ tall, where the butterfly is 2.5″ tall and 2″ wide. You will be able to choose from Orange Monarch or Yellow Swallowtail, and this is one butterfly that won’t die after a few days.

How much, you ask? The Solar Butterfly can be part of your garden’s make up for $11.99.

Nokero solar powered phone charger

Many of us go to bed at night with our smartphones hooked up to a charger, making sure that we would be more than ready for the next day’s gruelling office run, where you have phone calls to make, text messages to send, emails to reply to, and even checking in your Foursquare account to make sure that you have not lost Mayor status at your favorite coffee haunt. That sounds like the norm for plenty of folks, but wait a moment and spare a thought for those who live in less developed countries, where getting an iPhone 4 is practically out of the question.

Those folks will have to settle for feature phones with monochrome screens instead, and forget about 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity. Heck, chances are pretty good they won’t even have access to electricity in their own homes – up to 500 million of them, according to a Hong Kong and Denver-based company who is currently trying to push their solar-power charging panels which targets those who live in off-grid, often impoverished regions of the world.

New W813 D1 Digital Wireless Baby Monitor kit with all accessories

Digital Wireless Receiver and Camera Kit W813D1

Feature:
1. Type: W813D1
2. Digital wireless kits
3. Super image quality with vivid pictures
4. Stable signals, anti-interference technology
5. Transmission distance in open area: 200 meters
6. Two way speak for camera and its matched receiver
7. Built-in Li battery works for 2-3hours continuously

Description:

Receiving Frequency: 2.400GHz～2.480GHz
Method of regulation: FSK
Working Temperature: -20~60℃/ -10~50℃
Definition (dot): 480mm((W) x 240mm((H)

CAMERA:
TV System: PAL/NTSC
Valid pixel: 628(H) x 582(V)/510(H) x 492(V)
Image Device:1/4″ CMOS Image sensor
Horizontal Definition: 380TV Line
Transmission Signal: Video, Audi
Minimum Illumination: 3Lux/F1.2
Scan Frequency: PAL/CCIR: 50Hz , NTSC/EIA: 60Hz
Open Transmission Distance: 200M
Power:DC5V/800mAh
Transmission Power: 17dBm
Transmission Frequency: CH1:2.414GHz /CH2:2.432GHz/
CH3:2.450GHz /CH4:2.468GHz

RECEIVER:
Sensitivity: ≤-85dBm
LCD:2.4`` TFT LCD
Power off at low voltage: Power off automatically when voltage is
lower than 3.3V
Power: DC5V/1.5A
Size: 123 x 72 x 24mm
Weight: 200g
Receiving Signal: Video, Audio
Battery: Build-in 3.7V/350mAh lithium battery
Power Consumption: ≤1W


Package:

1 X Camera
2 x Power supply (one for receiver , one for camera)
1 x earphone

Miniature Mini Infra-Red Control Interactive Combo Set German Tiger 1 & M4 Sherman Battle Tanks

Battle tanks with more intense battles and excitement on your tabletop. Including a rotating turret, sound functions and a new machine gun function, the Micro Battle Tanks is bound to create some new waves. The Micro Battle Tanks come with complete stage set that let you battle like in the field.

4 CH F4U Radio Remote Control Electric RC Airplane Brushless RTF

Inventory Status:	In Stock and Ready to Ship!
Phone Orders:	1-800-801-4072 10am-4pm PST, M - F
Box Dimension:	30" L x 13.5" W x 19.5" H
Box Weight:	5 lbs.

Product Description

33.8" wingspan, 28.3" long, 18.0 oz. flying weight. fuselage and wing are molded bead foam construction; the upper fuselage, cabin and windshield are formed plastic sheet. Horizontal and vertical tails are smooth molded foam parts. Assembly takes only minutes; the only part that requires glue is the vertical fin, everything else is assembled with a screwdriver. The powerful OUTRUNNER Brushless motor is pre-installed and pre-connected to the speed control. All radio components are pre-installed and ready for e; servos and phrods are installed and ready to be hooked up. Charge the 2-cell LiPoly battery with the included wall plug-in charger (charge time approx. 2 hours). The transmitter is 4-channel with a 6-channel receiver. Wing is reinforced with carbon tube spar. Tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel makes takeoffs, landings, and ground handling easy. The airplane has plenty of power and jumps off the runway. Controls are well balanced and the airplane has a very gentle stall, suitable for even very low time pilots   Feature: 4 Channel Full Function Radio Controlled (Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Throttle) 4 Channel Digital Proportional FM PPM High Quality and Performance Futaba Compatible Radio System Full aerobatic characteristics; inside loops, outside loops, axial rolls, inverted flight, knife edge, stall turns, hammerheads, and spins are possible High Quality Rechargeable 7.4V 1200mah Li-Polymer Battery Rudder helps steer plane on ground on its scale landing gear for easy take off Perfect appearance and emulation (Scale appearance, great attention has been given to details) Steerable nose landing gear Shock Resistant Reinforced Fuselage and Strong Wings Can Take Off From Ground or Hand Launched and ground Take-Off can be performed easily Huge Wing size, Excellent Flight Performance Super easy and super stable electric powered scale R/C park flyer for beginner or middle-level users Stable inverted flight Super stable for beginner, Super low speed for safety, Super low altitude for fun Fabricated by accurate molds with high fidelity of real airplane Excellent stability and aerobatic capability Detailed Body Structure Perfect flying performance High roll rate Digital Proportional Motor Speed Control Approximately 10 minutes flight time on each charge - Optional battery will help to achieve better performance and longer flight time. Complete Kit, Ready to Fly, Easy to Assemble (Everything is included and 90% assembled -- only required 8 AA batteries for the transmitter to start flying) Specification: Wingspan:33.8" Length: 28.3" Weight: 18 oz. Radio: 0 4-channel transmitter receiver: 6-channe Servos: 3 x (9-grams) pre-wired Speed Control: 18 Amp Brushless ESC. Battery: 7.4V 1200 mAh Lipoly batter Flight time: 10-12 min. with 1300mAh Radio Control Range: > 1000 feet+ (300m) 12 volt DC dedicated 3 cell Lithium Cell Balance Charger included 4-channel 72 mHz FM transmitter with neck strap included

R/C Micro Metal Gyro Copter

Don't you just love the wonders of miniaturization? That's what we have with the R/C Micro Metal Gyro Copter, where this unique little device ought to give you plenty of flying fun as your driveway is covered with snow, meaning you're stuck at home all day long. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, really, since ThinkGeek's latest $24.99 toy will help you spend your time irritating your other half with frequent buzzing around her in the kitchen. Be careful though, she might be tempted to just end your little piloting project by giving the R/C Micro Metal Gyro Copter a nice, hard whack with a fly swatter as she's doing her best to prepare a sumptuous dinner. This uniquely tiny copter sports a metal alloy-body, 3-channel control and a built-in gyro, now how about that? The inclusion of the gyro helps it to stay locked in the direction it is facing, and offers a much more precise movement in the air unlike other R/C copters. It takes 10 minutes of charging time to have this be a pest for five minutes – diminishing returns, yes, but its small size more than makes up for it.

Speedo Aquashot Waterproof Camera

I currently own 2 digital cameras, but I'm dying for a 3rd to add to the collection.  It'd just be so nice to have a camera that can handle going anywhere that I can.  Frankly, I really shouldn't have fragile devices on me most of the time, because I tend to be rough on them.  Wouldn't it be nice to go for a swim and be able to take your camera with you?  Well thankfully Speedo has a camera meant just for the water lovers out there.

Casio EXILIM EX-H20G Hybrid GPS Digital Camera

Casio scores another world's first with the EXILIM EX-H20G Hybrid GPS digital camera, making it the ideal traveling companion. Why do we say so? Well, the integrated Hybrid GPS system will deliver ultra-precise location data for the geotagging of photos and videos. Sounds normal, but you would be stoked to know that this is also the first camera that is able to geotag indoors. Yup, we've said it – you can even go into your home without missing a beat, snapping away happily while having those images tagged. Apart from that, you can also view your location on the camera itself thanks to a pre-loaded map on the EX-H20G.

Flip updates the UltraHD and MinoHD video cameras

Since Photokina, the world's leading trade fair for digital photography and creative imaging, is in full swing now, I have hearing about new cameras right and left. Cisco Systems is no exception as they have updated the UltraHD and MinoHD camera series.

Samsung ready to rock with new NX100 digital camera

Samsung has shifted another gear up where Micro Four Thirds cameras are concerned, with the Samsung NX100 being the latest in their family to deliver an innovative mirrorless camera optin alongside the world's first i-Function lens, letting you optain the ability to shoot a perfect photo without sacrificing on ease-of-use and controls. Samsung hopes that their NX100 will be able to dominate the new mirrorless camera category in due time, where it will take over from where the NX10 left off. For those who are not in the know, the NX10 is Samsung's first mirrorless camera and the first in the world to feature an APS-C size sensor. Among the technology found in the new NX100 include a similar APS-C size sensor, a 3-inch AMOLED screen for easy and clear viewing, the aforementioend intuitive i-Function lens, and one of the fastest autofocus on the market today to make sure you are there to capture all moments, any time of the day.

Cardboard Camera Recreations

We've grown used to our polished gadgets with plastic and metal casings.  Yet, one man enjoys making his cameras out of something entirely different.  Instead of hard metal pressed up against your eye, he's making fully functioning cardboard cameras.  It's be a bit of a change from the usual, but you'd definitely stand out from the crowd.

DSLR turned into pinhole camera

Any photography lover can't help but have a little bit of an appreciation for pinhole camera photography.  Now that doesn't necessarily mean that everyone wants to own yet another camera in order to achieve the look.  If you do want to pick up that style, now it could be as simple as switching out your lens cap thanks to these SLR Pinhole Body Caps.

Samsung has new firmware for NX10 camera

Samsung isn't famous yet when it comes to digital cameras, but that doesn't mean the South Korean consumer electronics giant isn't trying its level best to break into the market. Their NX10 mirrorless camera was a pretty good start compared to its range of entry level consumer digital cameras, and we're stoked to see the company announce the availability of a firmware upgrade for the NX10, bumping up the version to 1.20. Just what does firmware upgrade 1.20 bring to the table? For starters, we are looking at compatibility with Samsung's innovative new i-Function lens technology, providing photographers as well as avid shutterbugs with an avenue to control the camera easily via the lens itself. More on this magical experience in the extended post.

Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic has announced the successor to one of the highly sought after Micro Four Thirds shooter to date known as the Lumix DMC-GF1, which is the logically named Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. This compact mirrorless camera is also Panasonic's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera, where it will feature a built-in flash to boot.

The Lumix GF2 will play nice with lenses from the Micro Four Thirds standard, which means the system is not only small but compact, and yet will not compromise ease of operation or image quality. Not only that, the Lumix GF2 will also be able to work with Panasonic's new 3D interchangeable lens, which is the LUMIX G 12.5mm/F12, letting you snap 3D photos without missing a beat.

Canon Cross Media Station can charge cameras and download photos

What you are seeing here is Canon's Cross Media Station. It is technology that is probably years before public release, but it does some pretty amazing things.

To start, it is a wireless charger for a camera. I have seen wireless charging stations like the Powermat and Wildcharger before, and this thing has an indicator to show when your Canon camera has the correct amount of juice.

Another feature is its ability to sort out pictures on an HDTV. You can see in the video after the jump a spokesperson placing a camera on the station itself, and getting a patchwork quilt of pictures. 

Hands on with the DXG-A85V Pro Gear Camera

I had a chance to review the DXG-A80V a few months ago, and I was fortunate to review what looks to be the follow-up, the DXG-A85V.

The cameras certainly look alike, and they are both 1080p video-capable with a 3 inch Touchscreen display. One of the upgrades is that the DXG-A85V has a 12X Optical Zoom instead of the 5X that the A80V has. Both are capable of 1080p at 30fps (frames per second), but the A80V can do 1080i in 60fps, while the A85V can do 720p at that 60 frame rate. 

This Concept camera and screen is a little questionable

You might be wondering what this photo to your left is supposed to show. Let's just say that I had another from my Source, but I found it a little too…what's the word I'm looking for…creepy.

In fact, the basic concept behind this concept camera is pretty creepy, to say the least. If you don't believe me, just watch the video after the jump. I'll go ahead and post the other photo too, in case you are really curious.

In this video, you will see someone with a 70x zoom lens stare at people down below, and the image is put on a screen. Then the user touches the people on the screen, and it just feels creepy to me. Maybe I am biased. 

My Review of the 3M Shoot and Share Camera Projector

The Shoot and Share by 3M is a combination of the currently popular brand of "candybar" design cameras like the Flip and a pico-projector.

These two come together to make a product that allows the user to snap a 5 Megapixel picture or shoot a 720p (1280 x 720) video, and then immediately project it on a big screen. Any blank wall will do, and the image can be as large as 65 inches on its diagonal.

The Shoot and Share is powered by a USB that also allows for easy downloading to a computer. It is capable of about 20 hours worth of video, which is about 32GB.