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Genius has released its new eco-friendly mouse namely the DX-ECO. This wireless battery-free mouse features a 1,600 DPI BlueEye optical sensor and a built-in gold capacitor that can be quickly charged in 3 minutes. The Genius DX Eco also uses the 2.4 GHz wireless technology that offers a range of 15 meters. Additional specs include several hot keys, a “flying” scroll wheel and a rubber insert. The Genius DX Eco wireless battery-free mouse is priced at $39.99 each. [Genius]
PowerTrekk has unveiled the water-powered smartphone charger at the International CES 2012. This gadget is ideal for use for users who spend time away from the electricity grid. It is easy to use. You just need to pour water in the tray, place a cartridge in the tray and then connect with your smartphone via USB port. This eco-friendly smartphone charger provides around the same energy as four AA batteries and delivers around 10 hours of phone battery life. The PowerTrekk water-powered smartphone charger will be launched in May or June 2012 for approx $250 each. The replacement cartridge retails for around $4 a pop. [DVICE]
Sony has recently introduced the paper-powered bio battery at Eco-Products 2011 in Tokyo. This eco-friendly battery uses a special enzyme called cellulase to change paper into glucose, which is needed to generate the electricity. The cellulase acts as a catalyst, so it can be reuse several times. The company claims that the paper-powered bio battery can generate up to 18Wh of electricity, which is equal to the amount of energy that can be generated by six AA batteries. Read more
Toshiba has unveiled the Regza 32BE3 32-inch eco-friendly LCD TV, which features an Eco mode that changes the brightness and contrast based on ambient lighting saving more power. This LCD TV features a 1,366 × 768 pixel resolution, a USB port and a high power capacitor that consumes 0 Watt of power on standby mode. Toshiba will launch the Regza 32BE3 in Japan from December 2011 for 90,000 Yen or around $1,200. [Newlaunches]
AT&T has proudly introduced the Motorola P793 Back-Up Battery Charger for your power-hungry smartphones. The device is compatible with all USB-powered gadgets from major manufacturers. What makes the Motorola P793 special is that it is composed of 25% of recycled water bottles. This battery charger provides two USB ports, so you can charge two electronic devices simultaneously. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [Press Release]
Designed by Stefan Spoerl and Andrzej Loreth, the ZON personal air purifier adopts the disposable electrostatic precipitation (DEP) technology to eliminate 99% of airborne particles, including dusts, harmful germs, viruses and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This eco-friendly air purifier is made of 89% recyclable material, including a recyclable filter that can be cleaned for reuse. The gadget also requires only a maximum of 23 Watts of power. The ZON personal air purifier is priced at $299. [Product Page]
The OttLite F48K28 Natural Daylight is not an ordinary desk lamp, because it provides precise balance of contrast and brightness. Priced at only $34.95, the lamp features the OttLite 508 Illumination technology, which minimizes heat and glare while simulating natural daylight. The OttLite F48K28 Natural Daylight also uses a 13-watt OttLite HD bulb, which is rated to last up to 10,000-hour. Read more
CTL has released three new widescreen LED monitors, the 22-inch LP2151, 24-inch LP2361 and 27-inch LP2701. These monitors feature a 16:9 display ratio, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, a 2ms response time, a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and a 300 cd/m2 brightness. Other specs include HDMI, DVI and analog inputs. All three of them are also Energy Star-rated, Epeat-certified, and consume 40% less energy compared to a standard display. The CTL LP2151, LP2361 and LP2701 are currently available for $198, $226.50, and $302.50, respectively. [PCLaunches]
Panasonic has unveiled the RB3 all-in-one LED TV series. Available in 37-inch and 32-inch models, these LED TVs feature Skype support, Japanese VOD services, a 500GB hard disk drive and a Blu-ray recorder. The Panasonic RB3 series also adopts the company’s 120fps IPS Panel and a new ECO mode, which is able to reduce your TV power consumption up to 28%. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Akihabara]
Developed by Urban Green Energy and GE Energy Industrial Solutions, the brand new Sanya Skypump harnesses the power of the wind and sun to charge your Electric Vehicle (EV). This hybrid solar/ wind turbine-powered charging station has a slim design that can easily fit along roads or in parking lots, making EV charging easy and accessible. A UGE-4K wind turbine harnesses wind power, while solar panels on the Skypump’s roof generate electricity from the sun’s rays. The combined energy produced by the wind turbine and solar array is enough to significantly offset the charging station’s electricity use. The Sanya Skypump can fully charge an average electric vehicle in only four to eight hours. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
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