Eton FRX2 and Epiphany onE Puck

[birrbert]

Eton FRX2

This all-purpose, rechargeable weather radio with solar panel and hand turbine power generator will keep you in the know and well connected. Perfect for camping or that impromptu power outage.

Link: http://www.etoncorp.com/en/productdisplay/frx2-american-red-cross

Epiphany onE Puck (not yet released)

The idea behind the Epiphany onE Puck is to use a stirling engine powered solely by heat disparities, such as a hot or cold drink, a candle, ice, etc. These heat sources will provide enough power to the stirling engine to fully charge your cell phone battery. There's nothing new about Stirling engines - they were invented in the early 1800s - but thanks to modern materials and modern electronics, we are able to put them to use in ways that weren't previously possible.

Link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/epiphanylabs/epiphany-one-puck

[MJLorton]

Very interesting...thanks for the post.