CES 2009 bought many gadgets to the forefront of technological advancement but the one that made a big impression was the Powermat charger. The Powermat charger is one of the few devices that uses wireless electricity through induction with successful results.

The Powermat charger is a thin platform that charges your gadgets through the induction case that comes with it, no wires necessary. The mat itself costs $100 and the case comes for an extra $40 which is not a lot to pay, considering how much time and energy it will save you. The only downside to this is the limitation of devices so unless you own an iPhone, iPod Touch, Nintendo DS, or Blackberry, you have to buy a separate adapter in order for the Powermat to charge you gadgets. More »

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Solar powered gadgets are the future of tech and these Solar blinds from Braun only further that idea. Solar gadgets are useless if you lounge around the house all day, they need the power of the sun. So, the solar blinds are a very logical answer when it comes to going green and saving the planet.

The Some Shine Solar Energy Storage System works exactly like regular blinds except it collects sunshine all day and stores it in its base. The indicator allows you to check exactly how much solar energy it has collected and whether it can charge your gadgets or not. At night, after the base is full, simply connect your gadgets via USB for a green, Earth friendly charge.

(Via Dvice)

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If your bike is equipped with a Dynamo generator and you have USB powered gadgets, then you’re in luck. The Biologic Freecharge from Dahon, will be of interest to long-haul bikers who need to charge their gadgets on the road.

The silicone encased weatherproof box easily attaches to your bike’s generator hub and holds enough power to charge your iPhone in about 3 hours. This is a great idea, freeing you from the control of camp sites, and power outlets, powering your gadgets as you go. The Biologic Freecharge will arrive March 2010 and will be available for $100 from Dahon.

(Via CrunchGear)

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