A round-up of the latest technology news from around the globe.
ENERGY BEAM: Energizer are releasing an inductive charger built to universal charging standards. An electromagnetic field transfers energy, doing away with annoying plugs and cables. It charges up to 3 devices at a time and has a USB port for additional devices. These should become standard in hotels, offices and cafes. More at Eon BusinessWire.
BRIGHT LIGHT: The Magic Bulb features a 4 watt LED bulb that produces the equivalent of an old 50W bulb. But wait! It also has a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts up to 3 hours after a power outage. But wait! In an emergency unscrew the bulb from the housing, extend the neck, and use it as a handheld torch. That's a seriously bright idea. More at GizMag.
SPACE SWARM: NASA are exploring how to use swarms of small space
probes rather than single larger craft. The tiny probes would need to
sacrifice themselves if they failed and proved a danger to the swarm.
This creates an interesting software challenge. All for one and one
for all. Details at NewScientist.
SLIM FIZZ: Champagne bottles have to be sturdy to handle the pressure of the fizz. A new design slims the shoulders and shaves 65 grams off the weight. The reduced carbon footprint will be equivalent to 4,000 small cars. If we all slim down can we reduce our carbon footprint too? More at Gizmodo.
CYCLE POWER: Stationary bikes in the Greenasium, a San Diego gym, generate electricity. They generate enough power to offset the gym's usage for cooling, music, computer and lights. Slim down and offset your carbon footprint at the same time. Details at TechNewsDaily.
- Miraz Jordan knowit.co.nz.
