Researchers from the University of Missouri are now working on bringing nuclear powered batteries to the masses. The goal of the engineers is to create batteries that are longer lasting, lighter, and smaller. These new batteries will use liquid semiconductors instead of traditional solid semiconductors. According to Jae Kwon, assistant professor of electrical and computer more »

Medis is releasing its fuel cell products in stores and Fry’s Electronics will have them. Here is a rundown of the fuel cell products Medis will release. The Fuel Cell Power Emergency kit lets you charge a phone more than once – no particulars were given since each phone has different requirements. Medis says that more »

Keeping your gadgets charged up while you are on the go always seems to be a constant struggle, but thanks to a little gadget from LaptopBatteryExpress your notebook or netbook (or just about any other gadget) will be able to keep a charge a little longer. The gadget is simply called the “Universal External Laptop more »

It’s that time again. Welcome to the weird wired world of technology. Can’t find a plug for that laptop or television or one of the other million chargers you have sitting around? There’s a wall for that. While you’ve got your computer plugged in, fire up Microsoft’s latest Internet Explorer. It’s the greatest browser ever. Ask Microsoft, they’ll tell you the same thing. If you’re sick of hearing things and want to veg out, you may want to see a lightshow. All of this in this week’s Oddball Tech.

Got a mobile phone that is constantly surprising you on how fast it burns its battery life? Walk through any airport and you’ll find folks congregated around outlets like leashed dogs. According to a survey by Strategic Analysis, don’t expect big leaps in cell phone batteries any time soon. Stagnant battery life? The report, released more »

Monster, a leading power supply product manufacturer, has announced the release of the HTUPS 3700, the newest model in the Home Theater Uninterrupted Power Supply line. The HTUPS 3700 possesses the ability to maintain power during power outages. Furthermore, the device monitors power levels in order to ensure that they remain at safe levels.

Monster’s development team strived to create a product that can protect home theater components during power outages and maintain operation. During power loss, you can lose data, saved settings or suffer physical damage to the devices. The battery backup will ensure that you maintain optimal operation. Additionally, Monster will sell battery modules in order to extend the life of the battery.

If the Powermat wireless charging system lives up to its claims, Powermat is going to be huge. The idea is simple, just place a device like a phone on a Powermat and your phone is charged. There is no need for lots of wires or numerous power adapters; you just need a mat and a device. We’ve got a huge photo gallery on this one.

The walk through of the product was fantastic. Powermat had actual working versions of their product. The first thing to see was the iPhone in a sleek case atop a white mat.

With the holiday travel season upon us, I’ve been thinking long and hard about what battery back up I’ll need for the iPhone. To date, you’ve had the option of a battery pack that connects in and charges or a form fitting battery pack that you put the phone in. The packs by themselves are the cheaper option, but make it awkward to talk. But now, Tekkeon intros their myPower at $69.99 and the line begins to blur. Continued after the break.

It is important that we all do our part to help the environment. Our normal, daily activities are soon becoming more and more energy efficient. Recently, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has issued a new guideline for all TV manufacturers to follow. This new guideline is set to reduce the amount of energy each TV uses by 30% in efforts to help save the environment and will save you some money on the monthly electric bill.

With the holiday season approaching quickly, many consumers will be shopping for brand new HDTVs, whether it be for themselves or a gift for a loved one. These TVs, as you can imagine, use up an enormous amount of electricity – some TVs can use up to 500 kWh annually. Continued after the break.

With the number of home-based entertainment and productivity applications that are running over home networks growing by leaps and bounds, some Wireless-G routers just can’t handle users’ demands.

Netgear saw this problem, and as a result, developed a new Wireless-N technology, which they feel is leaps and bounds above anything out there now. The “Green” crowd will also appreciate Netgear’s new products since they are eco-friendly.