Green Gadget Reviews

OLPC Unveils New Thin Tablet

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:02:19 +0000

One Laptop Per Child program (OLPC) and Yves Behar have unveiled their latest concept design for a $75 tablet.

OLPC was started by Nicholas Negroponte and over one million laptops have been distributed to children around the world.

This third generation device is keeping with the newfound trend toward tablets. It will measure 8.5 x 11 and is all touchscreen.

One Laptop per Child (OLPC) said it would be “available in 2012″ and would cost “well below $100″. The XO-3 will eventually replace the original XO laptop that first went into production in 2007.

Read about the XO-3 in full at the BBC website.

Goodguide Sustainable Iphone App

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:06:14 +0000

The iphone app from goodguide helps you to find safe, healthy and sustainable products whilst you shop.

This app allows you to scan the barcode of the product and immediately see detailed ratings for health, environment and social responsibility. The app already has details for more than 50,000 products and companies.

And the best news is that it’s free.

Wattson Energy Meter – How much electricity are you using?

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:12:35 +0000

This meter shows you the amount of energy you’re using in both numbers and colors.

Discover where energy is being wasted in the home. This device will help you conserve energy and save you money as well.

Find out more about the Wattson energy meter