US mobile power generation firm M2E Power has developed a mini-generator for mobile devices which turns kinetic energy into electricity, using the principle of induction.
The Department of Defence has announced that the CSIRO is developing a new wearable, rechargeable battery system for the Australian Army.
Apple Computer has initiated a voluntary recall for some of its 15-inch MacBook Pro batteries, citing performance concerns with the rechargeable batteries.
Road warriors looking for longer life from their notebook PCs have another three years to wait before methanol pumps, the successor to current lithium polymer batteries, become commercially available, notebook giant Toshiba's head technology strategist said yesterday.
Optus has come under fire from Communication Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU) officials for leaving customers without landline service during a power outage in Sydney's northwest last week.
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Dubbed the "Country Phone" Telstra's F165 sure looks the part. A rugged, rubberised candy-bar form factor with an extendable external antenna masks powerful HSDPA connectivity.
Sanyo today announced a new environmentally friendly rechargeable battery line dubbed 'eneloop', which it claims allows for nearly five times as many shots as a regular alkaline battery when placed in a digital camera, in addition to being recyclable.
The Palm Z22 is a practical choice for beginner PDA users.
This smooth-operating keyboard-and-mouse set boasts a programmable keyboard and the MX1000 laser mouse that we love. It's on the pricey side, but if you need the functionality, it's worth it.
You'll pay a bit of a premium for the prancing horse logo, but Acer has once again delivered a solid and speedy notebook.
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