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Gadgets

JBL REFLECT Eternal Headphones are Solar-Powered and Never Need to be Charged

By Jackson Chung December 17, 2019

JBL is best known for their audio products and they’re now exploring a sustainable, solar-powered headphone, called the JBL REFLECT Eternal. This device combines Exeger’s revolutionary light converting material into a stylish form-factor with JBL’s legendary Pro Sound technology. Unlike normal solar cells, which require a large surface area and are optimized only for outdoor use, Exeger’s innovative Powerfoyle material is specially engineered to generate power with indoor light as well as indirect sunlight.

Automotive

All-Electric Sono Motors Sion Has Moss in Its Dashboard

By Bill Smith September 1, 2019

You may have never heard of the Sion, and that’s because this solar powered, all-electric vehicle was just recently unveiled by Sono Motors. Unlike other EVs, its battery can be charged either using a standard plug or its own solar cells. One thing we didn’t get to see when the production version made its debut back inn March was the interior, that is until now.

Design

Arkup #1 is a Solar-Powered Floating House That Doubles as a Yacht

By Bill Smith August 22, 2019

Photo credit: Craig Denis | Arkup
Called Arkup #1, this floating house, designed by Dutch architect Koen Olthuis, is unlike any other. It’s a two-story 4,350-square-foot houseboat that’s part yacht and oil rig, due to its retractable hydraulic pilings that can lift the structure above water (up to 20-feet), keeping you safe in inclement weather, even during a Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 155 mph.

Design

On Mountain Hut is Solar-Powered and Hidden Away in the Swiss Alps

By Jackson Chung August 13, 2019

Photo credit: On
Typically, a zero-carbon city refers to one that runs entirely on renewable energy, which means it has absolutely no carbon footprint and will not cause harm to the planet. If you take that idea, and use it on a cabin, this “On Mountain Hut” is the result. This retreat is hidden away in the beautiful Swiss Alps, sitting on a mountainside at an altitude of 8,200 feet above sea level.

Gadgets

Xiaomi Patent Reveals Solar-Powered, Full-Screen Smartphone

By Jackson Chung August 7, 2019

Photo credit: Lets Go Digital
The problem with most smartphones today is their battery life, and resorting to power banks may not always be the answer, especially if you want to keep things light or don’t have a large enough pocket / bag to carry both in. Xiaomi aims to solve that problem by integrating solar panels directly into a smartphone. This means that as long as you’re in sunlight, your device will be constantly recharging the battery.