Comments on: How To Walk, Talk & Charge Your Mobile Phone http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:31:11 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: EverythingTech » Blackberry Curve Battery Lifeless http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-920154 EverythingTech » Blackberry Curve Battery Lifeless Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:38:25 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-920154 <p>[...] about a company called M2E Power that is making a device that charges your cell phone or iPod while you walk. I thought this was a great concept considering how many devices that require batteries are for [...]</p> [...] about a company called M2E Power that is making a device that charges your cell phone or iPod while you walk. I thought this was a great concept considering how many devices that require batteries are for [...]

]]> By: Self-Sufficient Wi-Fi Promises Energy-Efficient Devices - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-907950 Self-Sufficient Wi-Fi Promises Energy-Efficient Devices - GigaOM Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:54:41 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-907950 <p>[...] are working on better batteries and alternative power sources, such as methanol fuel cells and motion, investing in expensive power sources without paying attention to device efficiency is sort of like [...]</p> [...] are working on better batteries and alternative power sources, such as methanol fuel cells and motion, investing in expensive power sources without paying attention to device efficiency is sort of like [...]

]]> By: Design Winner: Footsteps to Pump Drinking Water | Eco Friendly Mag http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-905524 Design Winner: Footsteps to Pump Drinking Water | Eco Friendly Mag Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:39:30 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-905524 <p>[...] While it’s not clear if the Human Pump would generate energy, or rely on direct compression, kinetic energy is gaining popularity. Currently, energy-harvesting sidewalks, floors and infrastructure have been demonstrated in [...]</p> [...] While it’s not clear if the Human Pump would generate energy, or rely on direct compression, kinetic energy is gaining popularity. Currently, energy-harvesting sidewalks, floors and infrastructure have been demonstrated in [...]

]]> By: Design Winner: Footsteps to Pump Drinking Water http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-905437 Design Winner: Footsteps to Pump Drinking Water Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:19:55 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-905437 <p>[...] While it’s not clear if the Human Pump would generate energy, or rely on direct compression, kinetic energy is gaining popularity. Currently, energy-harvesting sidewalks, floors and infrastructure have been demonstrated in [...]</p> [...] While it’s not clear if the Human Pump would generate energy, or rely on direct compression, kinetic energy is gaining popularity. Currently, energy-harvesting sidewalks, floors and infrastructure have been demonstrated in [...]

]]> By: Design Winner: Footsteps to Pump Drinking Water « Earth2Tech http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-905376 Design Winner: Footsteps to Pump Drinking Water « Earth2Tech Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:00:38 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-905376 <p>[...] While it’s not clear if the Human Pump would generate energy, or rely on direct compression, kinetic energy is gaining popularity. Currently, energy-harvesting sidewalks, floors and infrastructure have been demonstrated in [...]</p> [...] While it’s not clear if the Human Pump would generate energy, or rely on direct compression, kinetic energy is gaining popularity. Currently, energy-harvesting sidewalks, floors and infrastructure have been demonstrated in [...]

]]> By: fring VoIP Móvil España » Para cargar la batería del móvil con solo moverse http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-898946 fring VoIP Móvil España » Para cargar la batería del móvil con solo moverse Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:53:42 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-898946 <p>[...] 2 Energy es una empresa que ya está vendiendo un cargador para móviles que utiliza la energía de los movimientos del cuerpo, ya sea cuando caminamos o [...]</p> [...] 2 Energy es una empresa que ya está vendiendo un cargador para móviles que utiliza la energía de los movimientos del cuerpo, ya sea cuando caminamos o [...]

]]> By: fring mobile voip australia » motion to energy http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-898333 fring mobile voip australia » motion to energy Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:05:43 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-898333 <p>[...] (Source) [...]</p> [...] (Source) [...]

]]> By: Dave http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-897654 Dave Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:10:46 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-897654 <p>For long distance hikers who want to watch a film in the tent on the pda at night, or make a quick call home, this could be wonderful. I'd love to test one. Just keep the weight down.</p> For long distance hikers who want to watch a film in the tent on the pda at night, or make a quick call home, this could be wonderful. I’d love to test one. Just keep the weight down.

]]> By: Charge your Mobile Phone by walking around :: Gizmos for Geeks http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-897653 Charge your Mobile Phone by walking around :: Gizmos for Geeks Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:59:46 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-897653 <p>[...] Power has announced that they will start selling a cell-phone charger that can convert your movements into power for your cell phone and/or other devices. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to buy this device [...]</p> [...] Power has announced that they will start selling a cell-phone charger that can convert your movements into power for your cell phone and/or other devices. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to buy this device [...]

]]> By: WebbAlert - September 3, 2008 | TechTV Update http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-897622 WebbAlert - September 3, 2008 | TechTV Update Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:40:12 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-897622 <p>[...] Powerwants to turn you into a cell phone battery charger. For those people who took the red pill, check out the solar-powered [...]</p> [...] Powerwants to turn you into a cell phone battery charger. For those people who took the red pill, check out the solar-powered [...]

]]> By: John http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-897373 John Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:59:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-897373 <p>This if very coool, I like the idea of it, cannot wait to test it out myself...and by the way</p> <p>www.freebieoffers.net is a good site to check out</p> This if very coool, I like the idea of it, cannot wait to test it out myself…and by the way

http://www.freebieoffers.net is a good site to check out

]]> By: Charge whilst you walk | Mobile Tech Addicts http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-896580 Charge whilst you walk | Mobile Tech Addicts Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:58:34 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-896580 <p>[...] just what M2E Power proposes with its new technology! As Katie Fehrenbacher over at GigaOM points out, some of the countries with less than ideal power grids and where cell phones are [...]</p> [...] just what M2E Power proposes with its new technology! As Katie Fehrenbacher over at GigaOM points out, some of the countries with less than ideal power grids and where cell phones are [...]

]]> By: =jason http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-896083 =jason Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:58:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-896083 <p>This would be great for going out with low battery. For the time being, can somebody sell a device to the door guys in all the bathrooms of clubs and bars that has the ability to charge 10 different kinds of phones. It would be so nice to go get a drink and come back to a fully charged phone after I take a piss. always polling fresh issues at tinyCrunch.com</p> This would be great for going out with low battery. For the time being, can somebody sell a device to the door guys in all the bathrooms of clubs and bars that has the ability to charge 10 different kinds of phones. It would be so nice to go get a drink and come back to a fully charged phone after I take a piss. always polling fresh issues at tinyCrunch.com

]]> By: Walk your way to a full battery | MostReviews.com http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-896043 Walk your way to a full battery | MostReviews.com Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:26:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-896043 <p>[...] your business and run your phone from the movement alone.  That’s pretty unique and as Om Malik points out this could be a big boon for countries that have a poor power grid.  Many of those countries [...]</p> [...] your business and run your phone from the movement alone.  That’s pretty unique and as Om Malik points out this could be a big boon for countries that have a poor power grid.  Many of those countries [...]

]]> By: Now you can really walk the talk | Writing Cave http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-896035 Now you can really walk the talk | Writing Cave Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:09:03 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-896035 <p>[...] According to this link you can charge your cellphone when you are running. There is this company that has introduced a charger that gives you a one-hour charge for walking for six hours. This may seem like a lot of effort for a charge of just one hour but it is a great way of charging your cellphone when there is no electricity around and you have to walk a lot.  This device can be especially useful in rural India where people have to walk for long miles even to fetch water.  But you may ask do such people have cellphones?  Maybe not. [...]</p> [...] According to this link you can charge your cellphone when you are running. There is this company that has introduced a charger that gives you a one-hour charge for walking for six hours. This may seem like a lot of effort for a charge of just one hour but it is a great way of charging your cellphone when there is no electricity around and you have to walk a lot.  This device can be especially useful in rural India where people have to walk for long miles even to fetch water.  But you may ask do such people have cellphones?  Maybe not. [...]

]]> By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive Charging While You Walk « http://gigaom.com/2008/08/27/motion-powered-mobiles-could-aid-where-the-grid-lacks/#comment-896026 WebWorkerDaily » Archive Charging While You Walk « Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:00:04 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18603#comment-896026 <p>[...] 27th, 2008 (2:00pm) Mike Gunderloy No Comments As reported in more detail on our parent blog GigaOM, Idaho-based M2E Power is on to something new in the land of cell phone chargers. Next year [...]</p> [...] 27th, 2008 (2:00pm) Mike Gunderloy No Comments As reported in more detail on our parent blog GigaOM, Idaho-based M2E Power is on to something new in the land of cell phone chargers. Next year [...]

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