CES to showcase green gadgets
The CES Las Vegas show begins this week
The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas kicks off later this week (7th January) and will aim to showcase an array of green gadgets.
A special section of the four-day event, named Sustainable Planet, will feature more than 30 exhibitors who are aiming to use technology to benefit the environment.
Highlights are expected to include Australian firm Embertec's new microchip technology, which monitors both the electrical system and human interactions of gadgets, making them more energy efficient.
Described by the firm as a "world's first" the technology aims to deliver maximum possible savings by addressing the power used while items are on standby, while they are turned off and while they are in active standby mode – left on but not being used.
Solar Technology will be exhibiting its Freeloader PICO, a compact charger which uses solar cell and lithium ion battery technologies to charge its internal battery in double quick time before transferring the power to mobile phones, iPods or GPS systems.
Other exhibitors include packaging solutions firm MeadWestvaco and Miniwiz Sustainable Energy Development, which focuses on renewable green power technology and sustainable rechargeable systems for handheld digital devices.
Take action
- Take action: switch to green energy
- Learn about renewable energy
- Get some green initiatives
The Greener Gadgets Display will also be up and running, showcasing the pioneering technologies from the annual Greener Gadgets Design Competition.
Greenpeace will also be at the event, unveiling its Guide to Greener Electronics, a booklet which ranks the top 18 consumer technology firms on the basis of their eco-friendliness.
SIDEWAYS News for fresh perspectives
Comments
Technology is fascinating, that struck me yesterday evening seeing on Dutch television part of a conversation with Ray Kurzweil, beautifully interviewed by Raoul Heertje. Kurzweil is a 'futurist', who's ideas about intelligent and even spiritual machines makes you wonder where technology will take us in 30 years from now...