batteries

Energizer Energi To Go DSLR Charger Gives Paparazzi More Portability

Need to hide in the bushes for eleven hours outside Megan Fox's house while taking the occasional super-zoom shot? Need to recharge your batteries but have no outlet? Energizer's portable charger clip is there. More »

07/01/09

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Comment by Kaiser-Machead: Film wins out this one, suckers. There's nothing that gives a creepier vibe than some douchebag developing his film of... 4 Responses | Other threads

microusb

Why Can't We Get a Standard Phone Charger Like Europe?

Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, LG, NEC, Qualcomm, RIM, Samsung and Apple have all agreed to use the microUSB standard in their phones made for the European market. Why can't we have that? More »

06/29/09

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Comment by blackdevil: you want choices and 20 different phone chargers.. lol 27 Responses | Other threads

palm

The $70 Palm Pre Touchstone: $5 For the Parts, $65 Is For the Privilege

In addition to its gecko-like grip, the latest Palm Pre touchstone super power is the ability to squeeze $5 worth of components into a $70 price tag. More »

06/07/09

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Comment by pushmonk: So how long until someone has an instructable up on how to make you own? 7 Responses | Other threads

palm

Best Buy Internals List Palm Pre Touchstone Price ($70!), Dubious Stock Date

So what do you think? Is the upcoming Palm Pre Touchstone inductive charging station kit worth $70? More »

05/10/09

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lightning review

Griffin Charge Converter Review

The Gadget: The Griffin Charge Converter, which converts older Firewire-charging iPod docks and adapters to the newer USB charging iPhones and iPods. More »

05/05/09

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Comment by Lite: is on a boat.: Why don't you just spend the $20 and replace the firewire cable? Or even better, the combo USB/Firewire cable? 4 Responses | Other threads

sony

Sony Retro-Looking Fuel Cell Battery Is a Speaker Is a Charger

Sony's new concepts for fuel cell batteries come in some interesting flavors, like these speakers-with 70s transistor radio look-that can recharge your phone or multimedia player. Or the fuel-powered, completely-wireless, coffee maker-looking home theater speaker. More »

02/25/09

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By Jesus Diaz

Comment by rockntrumpet: Ok, price plz? Yeah, it's not there because it's gonna cost you an arm and both legs since, unless they... 4 Responses | Other threads

solar power

Solar ChumAlong: The Ultimate Solar Gadget Charger

Solar gadget chargers are not uncommon, but the ChumAlong is serious business. It's for people that like to get back to nature—without having to sacrifice modern conveniences. More »

02/10/09

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ces 2009

GotWind CES Tent Uses Solar and Wind Power to Recharge Gadgets, Not Tired Bloggers

GotWind is no stranger to charging gadgets using wind and solar power, and at CES this year there were on hand to recharge people's mobiles with a handy locker/charging station for geeky journalists. More »

01/11/09

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Comment by R.O.A.C.H. needs to blow up the Moon! (w/ lazers!): Neat, but not so easy on the eyes, what with that panel arrangement. Wouldn't they have gotten more surface area... 2 Responses | Other threads

green energy

Kinesis K2 Puts Solar and Wind Charging Power In a Handheld Unit

There have been other handheld charging devices that utilize the power of the sun and wind, but none claim to match the capacity of the Kinesis K2. More »

01/09/09

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chargepod

Callpod's Chargepod V2 Adds Laptop Charging, USB Hub

Chargepod's fantastic 6-way charger just got improved for a V2, offering a 3-port USB hub, PC/Mac laptop charging and four gadget simultaneous juicing. More »

01/08/09

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Comment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Will this grow my replacements, and download my memories from the Hub? 2 Responses | Other threads

usb

Brando 7-In-1 USB Cable Creates Portable Charging Orgy

For $7, you can grant your Nintendo DS the fantasy it has kept secret until today: That it could one day charge alongside a Game Boy Advance SP, DSi, and PSP via a USB port.

01/04/09

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By Jack Loftus

Comment by EqualOpportunityCrasher: Wouldn't it split the power with each additional device and make it take even longer to charge? Also, I'd... 4 Responses | Other threads

solar

Energizer Solar Recharger Will Juice Up Your Batteries, USB Gadgets

Energizer's Solar Recharger looks, at first glance, like a confused device. Is it an iPod battery extender? AA charger? Solar adapter? Well, it's all of these things, which is why it's awesome. More »

12/23/08

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Comment by Stacky Botrus: This is so stupid. Why would you use the power of the sun to assist in recharging batteries? Just plug... 11 Responses | Other threads

outlet antlers

Socket Deer: Antlers For Your Outlets

Leaving your gadgets on the floor while charging is barbaric (besides, the floor is made of lava). Prop up your precious portables with these handy Socket Deer antlers. More »

12/15/08

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by Incognito: On of those actually look like human hands, so either that's one f'd up dear or you forgot to mention... 6 Responses | Other threads

fuel cells

Mobion Methanol USB Charger Coming Soon

This has been years in the making, but it seems we will be able to get our own fuel-cell-based USB charger by the end of 2009. I still wonder if the FAA will allow these.

12/11/08

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Comment by Gregpooh: Methanol fuel cells produce CO2 as a byproduct. How does this help with the "Greening" of energy? I'd rather see... 7 Responses | Other threads

review

Callpod Fueltank Two-in-One Portable Charger Lightning Review

The Gadget: Callpod's Fueltank, a 2-in-1 portable battery/charger that can power up any two mobile devices simultaneously, from phones to Bluetooth to portable media players. It uses the same tips as the six-way Chargepod charger, so anything compatible with that is compatible with this. More »

12/02/08

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Comment by deadatbirth: funny you should show a Fuze/Pro, cause my battery barely lasts a day 1 Responses | Other threads

review

Lightning Review: TouchCharge Wireless Charger For PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii Controllers

The Gadget: TouchCharge, a wireless charging kit for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii controllers that charge not by docking, but by just being placed on the charging surface. It's a small difference, since there are other controller chargers who charge by docking into the contacts, but an interesting one. More »

11/27/08

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Comment by GrantH: ll hv t sy s.... Pns.... 3 Responses | Other threads

brando

Brando Clock Thermometer Has More USB Than We Know What to Do With

I sometimes wonder if the people at Brando have a competition going to see how many USB ports they could possibly put into one gadget. This alarm clock hub comes with seven, as well as a calendar and thermometer. With seven hubs (and knowledge of your room's exact temperature), you could charge your iPod, warm your feet, warm your hands, heat your coffee, heat your lunch, humidify your cubicle and still have a port left over. Sure, having all those things running at the same time could cause some massive electrical shortage, but at least you'll be toasty, moisturized and you'll know what time it is. [Brando]

11/26/08

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Comment by NSX: It's a 7-port hub, not 7 hubs. 4 Responses | Other threads

charger

T-Mobile G1 Gets Dual Phone and Battery Charger

This no-name charger from neTimes is a welcome add-on to the T-Mobile G1. It charges both the phone and a spare battery simultaneously, and with the G1's offensive battery life, it's almost a necessity to carry around an extra power source with you at all times. It's $17, which is just about the price we'd pay for something like this. [Netimes via Crunchgear]

11/25/08

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Comment by iAirmanshirk: good price, bad phone 11 Responses | Other threads

review

Powergorilla Portable Laptop and Device Charger Lightning Review

The Gadget: The Powergorilla, an 8.5 x 5 inch brick of a battery that charges laptops, phones, and many other portable devices on the go via different connectors. You can adjust voltage options between 16, 19 or 24v, and the on-board LCD screen will show you your selection and how much juice is left in the unit. The battery gives you about two to five extra hours for your laptop, and about 20 on smaller gadgets like phones. More »

11/24/08

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callpod

Callpod Gets Temporary Restraining Order Against Target For Knockoff Chargepods

Remember those knockoff 6-1 Chargepod chargers we showed you last week? A judge just granted a temporary restraining order to get Target to stop selling the unlicensed, unauthorized duplications. Good news for Callpod and good news for consumers, who were getting fooled by the not-as-good knockoffs anyway. Here's our original review in case you were interested in getting one yourself. Short verdict: they're good. [Photo Credit Ben Johnson]

11/17/08

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Comment by ianmac47: How is this good consumers? So they get to spend twice as much on the "real" thing? The economy must... 2 Responses | Other threads

knockoffs

Target Selling Knockoff Chargepods Branded Under Own Name?

A tipster tells us that Target's selling these "6 in 1 device charger" things at Target for $30, capable of charging six things at once. If that sounds familiar, it's because that's exactly what the Chargepod does. In fact, this version is so "familiar" it even stole pages out of Callpod's user manual. What's even worse about this lousy (probably Chinese) knockoff is that Target's selling it under their own Target brand. If all this is true, shame, shame on you Target. [Thanks Tipster! - Photo Credit Ben Johnson] More »

11/12/08

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Comment by kidnextdoor: Um, wow. Lets see...a product that does the same thing as another product but for less, and we're supposed to... 5 Responses | Other threads

portable charger

Callpod's Fueltank Is Two Gadgets, One Charger

Callpod, maker of the six-way Chargepod charging system, has just announced the Fueltank, a portable battery that can recharge two gadgets simultaneously. It uses the same adapters as the Chargepod, which means it's very customizable, and should support just about all the devices its older, more plugged-in brother can. It'll retail soon for a not-too-bad price of $59. [Callpod]

11/11/08

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Comment by dragon:ONE: ... two gadgets, 1 charger? OH DEAR GOD THE FLASHBACKS MAKE THEM STOP MAKE THEM STOP. 3 Responses | Other threads

brando

Brando Emergency Charger Lights Your Way To Extra Power

This pocket-sized mobile charger from Brando not only juices the most common mobile devices on the market—including all iPhone and iPods, any cellphone by a major company, and handheld gaming consoles—it also acts as an emergency torch if you suddenly find yourself in the dark. The light will last about 5 hours and is charged via USB. If you think you're headed toward a blackout of some sort in the future, pick one up from Brando's store for $32 (with free shipping this holiday season). [Brando]

11/04/08

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Comment by Giz Has Lost It: What, no hand-crank? 1 Responses | Other threads

jump start

Coffee Cup Powers Your Morning...and Your Gadgets

Without that cup of coffee in the morning most of us would be completely useless. Now our gadgets can get the same jump start thanks to this coffee cup charger from PowerLine. It features 2 AC outlets and one USB charging port with 200 watts of continuous power (400 watt peak). That's enough to power up some TVs and laptops. Because of its coffee cup shape, the charger fits snugly into most cup holders so it would be ideal for long trips. Just make sure that you don't reach for the PowerLine when you are looking for a sip of Starbucks. Sticking your tongue in this thing would be seriously unpleasant. Available for $27. [Amazon via GadgetGrid via Coolbuzz]

10/13/08

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Comment by LastAndLeast: Most car 12v outlets can only provide ~150 watts. This sounds like a good way to blow a fuse... 2 Responses | Other threads

lightning review

Oncore 6-Bay MacBook and iBook Charger Lightning Review

The Gadget: Oncore's 6-Bay MacBook or iBook battery charger that really only charges three batteries at one time because it's a cluster of charging bays and not six individual chargers. Once the first battery in a single charging bay is full it will switch charging to the other battery which allows for six batteries to be fully charged over time. More »

09/30/08

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By Christopher Mascari

Comment by dhaberer: Wow, do you really need that many batteries for your macbooks? Well I guess since you've already overpaid for... 4 Responses | Other threads

iYo

iYo Rocks the Baby Then Charges Your iPhone

Swedish designer Peter Thuvander likes yo-yo's so much that he designed an iPhone charger concept around them. Called the iYo (what else?), the device charges its lithium ion battery cell with an OLPC crank that's turned using the spinning power of a yo-yo. "The remote control needs only 30 cranks—which is nothing when you yo-yo," he said. Just 30 cranks and your dignity, Peter. I kid, of course, being someone who sleeps with a Duncan yo-yo under his pillow. The video demonstrates what a good idea this is: More »

09/21/08

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Comment by DaiWalka: Fantastic idea and design, but it kinda leaves ya wanting if you're all about the trick yo-ing. I'd imagine... 4 Responses | Other threads

wiimote

Teknocreations' InCharge Juices Wiimotes Without Contact

We've featured a couple of Wiimote charging solutions before, but here's one that's gotten around the pesky problem of charging without metal contacts—annoying if you actually use those Wiimote jackets. Teknocreations' InCharge allows you to dock up to two 'motes, silicon and all, to grab 25 hours of gameplay juice. How? Magic (i mean, inductive charging)! InCharge retails for $34.99. [IGN via Nintendo Wii Fanboy]

09/18/08

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Comment by SpiffySteve: Those jackets are like condoms for Wiimotes 1 Responses | Other threads

wii charger review

Lightning Review: Penguin United Quad Charge Station Juices Four Wiimotes at Once

The Gadget: Penguin United's Quad Charge Station, a device that sits in silence as you cram four Wiimotes into it and expect it to come out fully charged four hours later. It also comes with four rechargeable battery packs, which saves you money on AAs in the long run. More »

09/17/08

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Comment by Minotaar: What I dont get is where the wrist straps go when you plug the wiimotes in. All the pictures... 2 Responses | Other threads

cellphones

Ballpoint Pen Doubles as an Emergency Cellphone Charger

Brando is known for quirky and offbeat gadgets, but they deliver their fair share of useful devices as well. Case in point, this ballpoint pen that can also be used as an emergency cellphone charger. According to the description, it averages a 100 minute charge time, 20 hour standby time and 2 hours of talk time on one AA battery. It also features five connectors (Sony Ericsson Fast Port, Nokia 2.5mm, 3.5mm, mini USB and Samsung). It makes sense because many of us already carry around a pen, and it's not a bad deal at $18. [Brando]

09/05/08

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solar chargers

Photosynthesis Solar Tree Concept Is the World's Best Looking Solar Gadget Charger

Great concept from designer Vivien Muller for a modular, Lego-like little bonsai tree with 54 mini photovoltaic panels as leaves to soak up juice from the sun and charge your gadgets. Adapters get tucked away beneath a nice little tray, and your gadgets lay on top, basking in the shade. Vivien can you make this, please? I can't keep a real plant alive worth a damn, but this I think could place in the windowsill and be just fine with. More shots of the detachable pieces follow. More »

08/28/08

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Comment by Kaiser-Machead: I wouldn't even care if it worked, I still want one, cuz it looks like a small and horrifying reminder... 6 Responses | Other threads

boom!

Steve Jobs Bobblehead iPhone Dock Brings A Jobsnote To Your Desk In Creepiest Way Possible

Apparently not satisfied with keeping Bobble Steve confined to an app inside the phone, an intrepid bobblehead sculptor has constructed this mighty fine looking iPhone dock, complete with a super-detailed Steve-o frozen in "keynote reveal" stance. No word on whether Bobble Jobs's focused product announcement energies will interfere with any radio or magnetic fields on your desk, but just looking at this I'm having to fight back the urge to liveblog something...anything!. See a couple more shots of this masterpiece in progress after the jump. More »

08/10/08

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Comment by drelo: Ouch! That thing had a buy it now price of $120 and is up to $200 now. more » | Other threads

wiimote charger

Penguin United's Quad Charge Station Takes Four Wiimotes Simultaneously

Nyko's Wiimote charge station has been on the market for a while now, dutifully rejuvenating two Wiimotes at a time so you don't have to. How could you improve on that concept? By introducing a charge station that charges FOUR Wiimotes simultaneously. Penguin United's solution does just that, plus comes with fancy green and blue LEDs, the ability to charge up to max in four hours and a price tag of $45. Unlike driving four cars simultaneously, eating four burgers simultaneously, peeing in four toilets simultaneously or dating four women simultaneously, we see no downside to charging four Wiimotes simultaneously. [Penguin United via IGN]

07/30/08

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Comment by moonphrogg: Yes, it works great. No, it plugs into a wall outlet - not a USB port. Yes, the $30 one... more » | Other threads

gadget art

Naolab ChargerFrame Turns Your Charging Gizmos into Work of Art

Shanghai-based designers Naolab have turned their creative talents towards the universal gadget charging station, and come up with ChargerFrame. It's designed to put your charging gadgets on display... in a chaotic, randomly wiry, Pollock-meets-cats-cradle kind of way. It has sockets built all around the frame, a single on-off switch and pegs for you to drape electric wires and gadgets around. Of course every time you add or remove a device, the "picture" changes, and that's kind of interesting. Maybe I like it 'cause it's the sort of thing I dream up when in a creative mood, maybe because it's actually cleverer than the Sanctuary. Just a concept. [Dezeen]

07/29/08

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Comment by BrianMelanthus: Good grief -- messy as hell. I'll take BlueLounge's Sanctuary any day. more » | Other threads

dance charge

Dance Charge Prototype Powers Phones By Your Furious Robot Moves

Orange, a cellphone provider in the UK, has just developed a couple prototypes of this Dance Charge cellphone charger. You wrap this thing around your arm while you're dancing and your kinetic energy will translate into electricity to power your phone. It's like those flashlights that you have to shake before use, but much, much nerdier. Combine this with the fictional breast charger and you'll be able to power the entire DJ booth with just your flailing limbs. How they got that one chubby doctor from Grey's Anatomy to pose for promo pics is anyone's guess. [Reg Hardware via Tech Digest]

06/24/08

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Comment by tinyhands: Note: This is not for white dudes. more » | Other threads

cellphones

Wind, Solar Recharge Tent Keeps Phones Juiced at Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury festivalgoers won't have to worry about not having enough juice in their cellphones, thanks to U.K. mobile company Orange's green cellphone charging stations. The freestanding tentpods draw their electricity from a wind generator and solar panels. With a peak power of 1Kw, the pod can charge up to 100 mobile phones per hour and stores unused energy in a battery bank. The tent also contains a fully functional weather station and a nifty panel that keeps track of power generated and consumed throughout the festival. More »

06/22/08

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iphone 3g

What's in the iPhone 3G Box? Not as Much as You Think

With iPhone 3G availability still a month away, inquiring minds can't help but scour the Apple site for clues. After drooling over the 3G and GPS info, we spotted a less tantalizing update: the included accessories. Where's the dock, what's up with this cheaper-looking power adapter, and was it really worth it to include a paperclip replacement? More »

06/11/08

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Comment by n2runin1: @n2runin1: I agree! more » | Other threads

deals

Dealzmodo: Callpod Chargepod Universal Charger Down to $39.95

One of our favorite multi-tipped chargers, the Chargepod, has just gotten a $10 discount down to $39.95 for the base. We're not going to be d-bags and say that our recommendation in the review last year for them to drop the price down to $39 had anything to do with it, because our egos aren't that gigantic. Their bundle pack with six adapters, chargers, and some various other stuff (carrying case) is $79, but that's a pretty small price to pay to keep your charging station organized and compact. [Callpod via PRnewswire]

05/31/08

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griffin powerdock

Griffin PowerDock is Two iPods At the Same Time, Man

There's nothing better than two iPods or iPhones at the same time, unless you're talking about four iPods at the same time, but let's not get greedy. Griffin's PowerDock lets you bathe in the comfort of knowing two beautiful universal dock ports are being serviced simultaneously, while at the same time holding them upright in a gentle caress that only a dock that's certified as "Works with iPhone" and "Made for iPod" can. You too can get two iPods at the same time for not one million dollars, but $49.99. [Griffin]

05/30/08

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Comment by bobdobbs: @Boots_Mcoy: "it's a pain in the ass." You really need to find a better place to put your iPhone when working... more » | Other threads

solar table

SOLo is Lounge Table and Solar Powered Charger For Your Gadgets

Of all the solar powered gadgets we've shown you recently, I'd have to say this is the most elegant. The Intelligent Forms SOLo is a lounge table (can we call it a coffee table?) and is simply designed to soak up the sun, turning it into stored power so you can charge your gear. Apparently left for a year in a "typical outdoor setting," it can store enough power in its internal batteries to charge up your cellphone 6,800 times or your laptop 168 times. Its got USB sockets, a car-style 12V socket and even a standard 3-pin mains plug, and the whole thing is weatherproof. More »

04/21/08

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Comment by SahanaHermaphroditus: oops, I meant it's sections are wired in parallel, not series. that makes sense. more » | Other threads

radjacket

radJacket CHARGE Case Keeps iPod Touch Juiced, Protected

Gnarly, 80s surf name aside, the radJacket CHARGE (not my capitalizing) is pretty cool, as iPod cases go. As well as keeping your Pretty safe from keys, bag- and pocket-umska, the case acts as a charger, giving your iPod Touch a whopping 46 hours of music, 12 of video and 10 of web browsing, on just a three-hour charge. See it in pieces after the jump. More »

04/16/08

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Comment by GOKOR: iPhone...not a fan. Maybe when it's 30-80 gigs and isn't exclusive to AT&T or overpriced. more » | Other threads

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