March 29, 2025

Let the Sunshine In…Or Don’t! A First Look at Mado Precision-Fitting Solar Smart Blinds
Discover Mado’s solar-powered, precision-fit smart blinds that are easy to install, energy-efficient, and designed for modern smart homes. In this preview, I highlight key features, real-life use cases, and include an exclusive Q&A with Mado co-founder Andrew Einaudi.
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February 12, 2023

A Powered Portable 48qt Cooler for any Occasion with Solar, Battery, Vehicle Power Options – Newair Electric Cooler Review (Model #NPR048GA00)
Review of the Newair Portable Electric Cooler and Solar Generator Battery Kit - a fantastic way to keep drinks & food cool without ice and off-the-grid.
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October 29, 2022

GENEVERSE HomePower ONE Battery Backup & Solar gives you Emergency Power Anytime, Anywhere! Review
Review of the GENEVERSE HomePower ONE battery backup solution which comes with solar panels for charging remotely. A perfect emergency power solution.
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May 2, 2017

How to Assess Your Home for a Solar Panel Upgrade – PG&E Renewable Energy Tools
When installing a solar panel system on your home, you must do a lot of research prior. PG&E has a variety of custom tools & tips to help with this process.
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March 26, 2016

Solartab Review: Tablet-Size Battery Packing Power from the Sun
Review of Solartab - a tablet-sized solar portable battery charger with two USB output to allow for charging of 2 devices on the go.
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May 28, 2013

Capture, Store and Use the Sun’s Power Easily with GoalZero Solar Products
I love solar energy. And I guess my dog loves it as well - basking in it to stay warm. The sun is seemingly a limitless source of power. It only needs to be harnessed. With the proper equipment, you can be ready for just about any situation, a camping trip, an emergency or a way to simply save on…
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May 15, 2013

Using the Sun to Power your Gadgets & Light the Way – WAKAWAKA POWER
If you look up into the sky, assuming it's sunny and daytime, you will see a vast energy source that is incredibly untapped - the sun. Solar power technologies have been evolving a break-neck speeds and the size and costs have been reduced dramatically to the point where you can throw a solar panel, charger and battery into your backpack…
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May 7, 2012

Old Fashioned Content Delivery About New Fashioned Technology – Scholastic Discover More “Technology” Book
I usually write about technology and gadgets. Anything bright and shiny really gets my attention, so much so, that I have little to no time to read books as most of my reading is confined to trade publications and articles. My children, however, especially my youngest daughter seem to LOVE reading, which is exciting. However, I just got my hands…
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February 13, 2012

The Casio Edifice – Form Following Function or Function Following Form? It’s Both!
Have I said that I love watches? I think that I have before. In fact, a year ago, I reviewed a Casio Pathfinder that had lots of technology baked into it (that's the other thing I really love). I actually have had a long-running affair with Casio, having owned various G-Shocks and Waveceptors. Now I'm going to talk about the…
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December 20, 2010

HighTechDad’s 2010 Gadget Roundup & Gift Guide
Better late than never I guess! Over the past year, I have tested out and reviewed a variety of gadgets and consumer electronic devices. Most of these were hand-picked for review purposes in that they are devices that, to me, looked really interesting and intriguing. Given that there are only a few days left for shopping, I realize that this…
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February 17, 2010

Charge Your Gadgets Even When the Power is Out with the Scosche solBAT II Solar Charger
I spent a few hours at the MacWorld Expo 2010 and I saw a lot of innovative and cool products. But many of those devices were really only the "nice to have" kind. However, one device in particular stood out in my mind as something that every household should have: the Scosche solBAT II which is a solar powered backup…
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