Sunday, January 16, 2011

Earbuds Beat Depression By Shining Lights Into Your Brain

Valkee made these earbuds that shine lights into your brain. They are supposed to help with depression. They light up the inside of your head and stimulate photo-sensitive parts. Studies show that 9 out of 10 people tested show relief of depression.

Measuring the Impact of Instant MPG Info

More and more auto makers are putting in eco-gauges in their vehicles that provide feedback on how efficiently you are driving. Their goal is to change driver behaviour to more responsible driving. Toyota, Ford, and Lincoln are currently using this in their new vehicles. These gauges are called SmartGauge. They are trying to get people to use every last mile from a gallon of gas. Studies in Europe and Japan show that eco-driving could reduce fuel consumption from 5%-25%.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Turn Your Bodies Motion Into Power for your phone

When you put this tubular device in your pocket or backpack, it produces power by walking to charge your phone or ipod. This device is called the nPower PEG. For every 15-30 seconds of walking, you should get about 1 minute of talk time. You can shake it for faster charging. It costs $160. It came out 1 year ago.