Here's a short presentation at TED 2010 by inventor John La Grou, where he unveils an invention that would make electrical outlets much smarter. The invention, Safeplug, promises to prevent deadly accidents like house fires -- and to conserve energy. … [Continue Reading]
Google Maps – Efficient Commuting With Customized Bicycling Directions
March 24, 2010 by 4 Comments
Biking around town is a great way to cut pollution while getting a little exercise, especially now that springtime weather is upon us. So tune up your bike, buckle your helmet, and find a bike-friendly route with the new “Bicycling” option from … [Continue Reading]
The Best Bookshelf Speakers
March 20, 2010 by 5 Comments
The best bookshelf speakers provide a full fidelity experience from a small package. These speakers are often used as studio monitors, depending on their build, but they are also at home on a shelf in a home theater setup. They usually are built with … [Continue Reading]
Efficient LED Light Bulbs For The Home
March 16, 2010 by 28 Comments
LED light bulbs have some huge advantages over incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. But they perform differently, so here’s your guide to understanding LED bulbs so you can enjoy their benefits and play to their strengths. … [Continue Reading]
Non-Toxic Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chairs
March 12, 2010 by 5 Comments
These polymer-based chairs can be used both indoors and outdoors. The Bubble Club Chair by Kartell (shown above), is made of non-toxic materials, and it has all its plastic parts printed with an identification mark to determine the correct recycling … [Continue Reading]
Efficient Urban Bikes: Felt X-City 1 & Dahon Jack
March 12, 2010 by 1 Comment
Versatile urban travel: the Felt X-City 1 bike, and the folding Dahon Jack bike for under $600. … [Continue Reading]
An Efficient Spring 2010 Icebreaker Polo
March 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
How soon the warm weather is here. Icebreaker has released a new line merino clothing for spring. Available from Moosejaw. … [Continue Reading]
Ultrafine Yak Wool Clothing: Efficient
March 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Khunu is a start-up company that aims to be the first to bring yak wool clothing to the global market. They offer a range of athletic clothing that is made with 100% Himalayan yak wool. What are the advantages of yak wool? Khunu says that independent … [Continue Reading]
Three New Electric Bikes For 2010
March 10, 2010 by 3 Comments
Now that the e-bike market is maturing in the U.S., I think we'll be seeing some sophisticated electric bikes released this year. Here are three intriguing e-bikes that have become available so far: … [Continue Reading]
The Best Two-Way Radios
March 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Right in time for the summer, two-way radios will be popping up all over the country in the thickest forests. Appropriate for everything from camping to large music festivals, two-way radios allow users to connect without worrying about cell phone … [Continue Reading]
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