Are 4G and Dual Core phones hurting our environment?

I originally set out to write an article about how 3G being needlessly active on phones (thanks AT&T for that) was wasting energy unnecessarily, but as I can’t actually test my theory without turning off 3G on my phone, I was stuck in a Catch 22. Turns out that when your phone is sleeping, even … Read more

One for the Ladies: Umiushi Smapho 2800 Smartphone Battery Charger

Apparently this little phone charger is made with the ladies in mind. It’s called the Umiushi Smapho 2800 and it’s basically a universal charger that includes iOS dock connector and a micro USB connector. It’s charged with a standard USB port and it has a 2800mAH battery in it for power to your devices. There’s … Read more

Etón Announces Mobius, Rechargeable Battery Case with Solar Panel for iPhone 4

Here’s one for the greenies out there, it’s a solar iPhone 4 case. I’m not quite sure though if an hour of charging is worth only 25 minutes of additional talk time. I guess it could be if you really need it. I don’t know, I’m not big on solar powered things as they never … Read more

Mobility Digest Review: Kensington Pocket Battery for Smartphones

If you’re looking for a simple way to charge most of your mobile gadgets, the Kensington Pocket Battery might be for you. As you can see from the image, it packs both micro and mini USB connectors(both of which can be used simultaneously) for charging your electronics. The underside sports a standard USB connector for … Read more

Scosche Announces Availability of goBAT II – Dual USB Portable Charger & Backup Battery

Need more power for those devices on the go? Then the goBAT II might be just what you need! Scosche Industries, award-winning innovator of consumer technology, is excited to announce the availability of the Scosche goBAT II, dual USB battery backup and charger.  The goBAT II pairs a 5000mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery with dual … Read more