Saturday, November 5, 2011

Build a Solar Charger For iPhones In 30 Minutes : TreeHugger

Build a Solar Charger For iPhones In 30 Minutes : TreeHugger: "Earlier this year, Joshua Zimmerman brought us the super easy DIY solar charger made from an Altoids tin. We loved the project, however, he noted that "Apple doesn't let its products play nice with generic USB chargers." So, he has created a new project that works specifically with iPhones and iPods."

'via Blog this'

Smart Plus – Laptop and Smartphone Combination by Eunggyu Lee » Yanko Design

Smart Plus – Laptop and Smartphone Combination by Eunggyu Lee » Yanko Design: "The working mechanics of tech gadgets in futuristic movies can really stump me at times, so for my sake, I’m going to try and keep this as simple as I can. The Smart Plus is a combination of a laptop case, projector keyboard and a Smartphone. There is no screen or a dedicated hardrive involved in the setup; the Smartphone itself is the “brains” in this combo. The inside of the case doubles up as a screen and the projector beams images to it or any other surface you desire. All of it together can be used as a laptop, gaming console or a phone."

'via Blog this'

Aerogel: See-Through, Strong as Steel & Ligher than Air | Designs & Ideas on Dornob

Aerogel: See-Through, Strong as Steel & Ligher than Air | Designs & Ideas on Dornob: "Despite its incredibly low density, aerogel is one of the most powerful materials on the planet. It can support thousands of times its own weight, block out intense heat, cold and sound – yet it is 1,000 times less dense than glass, nearly as transparent and is composed of %99.8 air. The lowest-density silica-based aerogels are even lighter than air."

'via Blog this'